The Washington Football Team was lost to the Detroit Lions 27-30. (AP Photo) By Mark F. Gray AFRO Staff Writer mgray@afro.com Twice the Washington Football Team’s defense had chances to make a stand and both times they wilted as the offense found itself to give themselves a chance to win. Head coach Ron Rivera has […]
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Giants defeat Washington, team stays in bad division race
The Washington Football Team was defeated by the New York Giants, 23-20. (AP Photo) By Mark F. Gray AFRO Staff Writer mgray@afro.com With a chance to remain viable in the race for the NFC East Championship and earn the playoff spot from the worst division in pro football, the Washington Football Team looked to solidify […]
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DMV HBCU Report: Howard Coach Tempers Expectations
Howard Coach Howard Blakeney (right) said that while player Makur Maker (left) is already making a positive impact on the locker room, one player cannot change the trajectory of a whole team. (Courtesy Photo) By Mark F. Gray AFRO Staff Writer mgray@afro.com Howard University Basketball Coach Kenny Blakeney understands that the weight of expectation grows […]
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Washington Stops Dallas As Allen Becomes Their Leader
Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker Leighton Vander Esch (55) hugs Washington Football Team quarterback Kyle Allen (8) after an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.) By Mark F. Gray AFRO Staff Writer mgray@afro.com Kyle Allen couldn’t have picked a better time to play his […]
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Rivera Sends Mixed Messages, Team Loses 5th Straight Game
Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera speaks with inside linebacker Jon Bostic (53) during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Oct.18, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 20-19. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun) By Mark F. Gray AFRO Staff Writer mgray@afro.com Ron Rivera believes “It’s all […]
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Hoyd Becomes A Hidden Figure Of Sports Journalism
Tiffany Hoyd won an Emmy for her participation as one of three MLB Network’s Sports Emmy Award winning studio show teams. (Courtesy Photo) By Mark F. Gray AFRO Staff Writer mgray@afro.com Tiffany Hoyd arrived at Howard University in 2015 anything other than a baseball fan. The southern California native wanted to be announcer and was […]
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Haskins Out As Washington QB, Smith Returns From Injury
With Dwayne Haskins out, and Kyle Allen injured, Alex Smith returned as quarterback after his injury in November 2018. (Courtesy Photo) By Mark F. Gray AFRO Staff Writer mgray@afro.com Making Dwayne Haskins inactive couldn’t mask the other deficiencies of the Washington Football Team last week at FedEx Field. Haskins wasn’t in the building after a […]
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Jackson’s Historical Mark, Humphrey Lands Major Contract Extension
Baltimore Ravens’ Marlon Humphrey (44) and Matt Judon (99) celebrate a fumble recovery against the Washington Football Team on Oct. 3. Next up, the Ravens will host its AFC North opponent, the Cincinnati Bengals, on Oct. 11 at 1 p.m. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson […]
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Georgetown Says Goodbye To John
Georgetown paid tribute to beloved coach John Thompson Jr., with a virtual memorial on Oct. 3. By Mark F. Gray AFRO Staff Writer mgray@afro.com The biggest basketball hall of famer of Georgetown University was remembered during a virtual memorial service on campus Oct. 3. The service was non-traditional and hosted by his former broadcast partner […]
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Washington Remains Confident Despite Ravens Loss
While the Washington Football Team lost to the Baltimore Ravens, coach Ron Rivera remains confident and supported by his players as he battles cancer. (AP Photo) By Mark F. Gray AFRO Staff Writer mgray@afro.com Through one month of the Ron Rivera era in Washington the crisis of leadership within the professional football franchise is no […]
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Basketball Hall of Famer John Thompson Remembered at Virtual Memorial
In this March 9, 1985, file photo, Georgetown NCAA college basketball head coach John Thompson poses with player Patrick Ewing after Georgetown defeated St. John’s in the Big East Championship in New York. John Thompson, the imposing Hall of Famer who turned Georgetown into a “Hoya Paranoia” powerhouse and became the first Black coach to […]
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Fox 5’s Martin Praises Alma Mater Jackson State For Hiring Sanders
Wisdom Martin, a Jackson State University alumnus, said the school hiring Deion Sanders can change the game for HBCU sports and culture if he’s successful. (Courtesy Photo) By Mark F. Gray AFRO Staff Writer mgray@afro.com Wisdom Martin, one of the longtime hosts of Fox 5 D.C.’s morning programming, is anything but apologetic about his HBCU experience […]