South Carolina coach Dawn Staley and her team celebrated a historic 87-75 victory over Iowa to capture a NCAA Division I national championship, making Staley the first black coach to win three NCAA titles and first Division I black coach to go undefeated in a season.
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Baseball Hall of Fame to honor Hank Aaron with statue unveiling; U.S. Postal Service to issue commemorative stamp
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is unveiling a bronze statue of Hank Aaron to celebrate the anniversary of his record-breaking 715th home run, and the U.S. Postal Service is issuing a commemorative Forever stamp to celebrate his life and career.
South Carolina’s Dawn Staley is the AP Coach of the Year for the 2nd time
Dawn Staley was honored as AP Women’s College Basketball Coach of the Year for the second time after guiding South Carolina to an undefeated season and the Final Four for the second straight year.
USC’s Bronny James declares for NBA draft and enters transfer portal after 1 season
Bronny James, son of LeBron James, announced on Instagram that he will enter the NBA draft after one season at Southern California that was shortened by his recovery from cardiac arrest.
Billionaire owner Ted Leonsis and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser agree to keep Wizards, Capitals in town for next 25 years
The Washington Wizards and Capitals have agreed to stay in the city until 2050, with the city providing financial support to modernize Capital One Arena, and the teams investing $515 million in upgrades and office space.
Orioles’ new owner is ‘a Baltimore guy’
David Rubenstein, the new owner of the Baltimore Orioles, called on fans to unite around the goal of winning the World Series, and urged them to support the team in any way they can.
Orioles among East division’s best teams as Major League Baseball returns
The American League East is filled with talented players to watch in 2024, including Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Rafael Devers, Adley Rutschman, Juan Soto, Aaron Judge, and Anthony Santander, among others.
MLB greenlights Rubenstein’s purchase of the Orioles
David Rubenstein has officially become the new owner of the Baltimore Orioles after MLB approved the $1.7-billion sale of the team to his investor group, including notable figures such as Cal Ripken Jr., former Baltimore Mayor Kurt Schmoke and Washington Spirit Owner Michele Kang.
Howard downs Delaware State 70-67 for MEAC crown and 2nd consecutive trip to NCAA tourney
Howard beat Delaware State 70-67 in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Tournament championship to secure an NCAA Tournament bid.
Lincoln outlasts Fayetteville State 54-51, capturing men’s 2024 CIAA title
By Maliik Obee Special to the AFRO It was a nearly packed house for the men’s finale of the 2024 CIAA Tournament in CFG Bank Arena on March 2, as […]
Fayetteville State upsets defending champion Elizabeth City, 64-59 to, claim women’s 2024 CIAA title
By Maliik Obee Special to the AFRO Fayetteville State overcame a week of close calls and near falls to achieve the only goal that mattered this season. The No. 1-seeded […]
Contenders in CIAA 2024 championship title games for men and women decided
By Maliik Obee Special to the AFRO Fans at the CFG Bank Arena filled the lower-level seats on March 1 to watch four women’s and men’s teams advance into the […]