By Fatiha Belfakir, Special to the AFRO For centuries sports have been an essential part of African-American culture. The role of athletics in the Black community is crucial, as some Black youths- like many of every race- perceive sports as one way of seeking self-identity and belonging. While today’s athletes enjoy a range of freedoms […]
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College baseball intent on increasing Black players, coaches
By Eric Olson, AP Sports Writer Anthony Holman is the highest-ranking NCAA official at the College World Series and the man in charge of the Division I baseball championship. Holman is Black, and when he watches the games, he doesn’t see many people who look like him on the field or in the dugouts. “I […]
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Golf’s Biggest Stars Set to Arrive in D.C. Area for Wells Fargo Championships
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Rory McIlroy, the No. 7 ranked player in the world, and other top players, including Rickie Fowler and Tony Finau, have announced their commitment to participating in next month’s Wells Fargo Championship as the PGA TOUR returns to the Washington, D.C. area. Seven past champions […]
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D.C. & Baltimore team up for World Cup bid
By Mark F. Gray, Special to the AFRO Charm City and the nation’s capital have joined forces in a joint bid to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. If successful, one of the world’s biggest sporting events could come to Baltimore and Washington, D.C. during the weekend of July 4, 2026. Events D.C. and the […]
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Howard stars shine for victorious HBCU All-Stars
By Mark F. Gray, Special to the AFRO Just before the Kansas Jayhawks staged their historic comeback against the North Carolina Tar Heels, another historic basketball battle was taking shape for HBCU fans this past weekend. On April 3, the first-time ever HBCU All-Star basketball classic featuring several members of the Howard University men’s basketball […]
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Iconic cherry blossoms of DC inspire new uniforms for local professional sports teams
By AFRO Staff The cherry blossoms of Washington, D.C. scored a major win with the Washington Wizards. The basketball team recently revealed the “Bloom City Edition” of their uniform for the 2022-23 season and the famous flower is front and center as the muse. With the help of their partnership with Nike and the NBA, […]
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DMV HBCU Report: HU Women win MEAC title, NCAA first round game before losing against No. 1 seed
By Mark F. Gray, Special to the AFRO Howard University women’s basketball was on three sides of history once the final whistle blew on their season. There was the elation of winning their first conference championship in over two decades. The Bison then made history, beating Incarnate Word in the NCAA’s inaugural first round game. […]
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D.M.V. HBCU Report: Howard, Morgan get No. 2, No. 4 seeds in MEAC Tournament
By Mark F. Gray, Special to the AFRO With the calendar having officially turned to March, let the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference madness begin. Despite the dominance of Norfolk State, who went 12-2 in the regular season to earn the No. 1 seed, Howard and Morgan State proved they aren’t walkovers heading into this week’s MEAC […]
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CIAA Tournament Highlights HBCU Excellence
By Stephanie Harper, Special to the AFRO Baltimore City bid farewell to Black History Month in high fashion this year, with a slew of events related to the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) tournament occurring at the Royal Farms Arena in Downtown Baltimore. The event brought an influx of Black dollars to area hotels, restaurants […]
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HBCU Classic Steals All Star Saturday: Howard Beats Morgan During NBA Showcase
By Mark F. GraySpecial to the AFRO Howard basketball coach Kenny Blakeney wasn’t expecting it to be a teachable moment. It was supposed to be merely another chance to make history by playing on the NBA All Star Weekend’s biggest stage. However, fate gave Howard a lesson before they got to Cleveland and beat Morgan […]
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Field of Legends: NLBM launches the first collection of Negro League bobbleheads
By Mark F. Gray, Special of the AFRO One of the many promotions that draw Major League Baseball fans to the ballpark for free souvenirs on hot summer nights for the price of a ticket is the bobblehead doll. This hybrid cross between a statue, a trophy and an action figure with a bouncing head […]
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Howard, Morgan State to play in televised inaugural HBCU game during All-Star Weekend
By Associated Press The inaugural NBA HBCU Classic between Howard and Morgan State will be televised nationally as part of All-Star weekend festivities as the league expands support of historically Black colleges and universities. The Feb. 19 game will be broadcast on TNT and ESPN2 from Wolstein Center, Cleveland State’s home arena. Along with the […]
