By Mark F. Gray, Special to the AFRO Two milestones featuring a pair of walk off game winning shots led to victories for Bowie State and Howard as both teams started resembling teams that were expected to be contenders in the CIAA and MEAC. BSU alumnus and head men’s basketball coach Darrell Brooks became the […]
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Washington Commanders ‘Will fight for old D.C.’ in new era
By Mark F. Gray, Special to the AFRO After 90 years and three world champions the once proud but now the most heavily scrutinized National Football League franchise began it’s makeover by announcing it’s new team name on national television Feb. 2 at FedEX Field in Landover. “We are the Commanders,” said Super Bowl MVP […]
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HBCU Report: Howard beats Morgan in early MEAC matchup
By Mark F. Gray, Special to the AFRO There was never a time where Howard seemed fazed by anything Morgan threw at them Saturday afternoon in Baltimore. Despite a barrage of three pointers in the first half, which led to a 10-point lead, the Bison remained poised and executed head coach Kenny Blakeney’s offense. For […]
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Burgundy and Gold Breakdown: WFT shows NY Giants who the “clown show” is in NFC East
By Mark F. Gray Special to the AFRO Before a game without any meaning New York Giants head coach Joe Judge made a comment that served as bulletin board material for the Washington Football Team. Judge was accused by the media in the Big Apple of referring to the burgundy and gold as a “clown […]
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Burgundy and Gold Breakdown: WFT loss to Eagles puts them on the clock
By Mark F. Gray Special to the AFRO The meaningful portion of the Washington Football team’s final season came to a fitting conclusion with a Taylor Heinicke interception in the Philadelphia Eagles end zone as they were in position to steal a game they didn’t deserve to win. Washington blew a 10 point lead twice […]
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2.2.22 WFT sets date to announce new name
By Micha Green AFRO D.C. and Digital Content Editor mgreen@afro.com The Washington Football Team may have had a lousy season, with a 6-10 record and ranking third in the NFC East, however, the team and its fans still have something to look forward to despite the lack of postseason chances- a new name. The Washington […]
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Burgundy & Gold Breakdown: Cowboys humble WFT with beatdown in Big D
By Mark F. Gray Special to the AFRO All hopes for a postseason berth may have ended on a horrific night in Dallas. Not only did the Washington Football Team succumb to the injuries and the ravages of COVID-19, the frustration of the disappointing nationally televised game bubbled to the surface. After four straight victories […]
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Burgundy and Gold Breakdown: Cowboys guarantee win and deliver perhaps ending East title Division hopes
By Mark F. Gray Special to the AFRO Channeling the shadows of the legendary coach and current Fox Sports NFL analyst Jimmy Johnson, the Dallas Cowboys came into FedEx Field after talking the talk last Sunday. However, it was their defense that walked over the Washington Football Team, which propelled them to a 27-20 victory […]
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Burgundy and Gold Breakdown: Washington secures fourth straight win in Las Vegas
By Mark F. Gray Special to the AFRO Normally there’s no cashing in on the numbers six and four in one of the casinos on the strip in Las Vegas. However, the Washington Football Team was money for the sixth time this season thanks to the heroics of their quarterback Taylor Heinicke, who wears number […]
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What happened to millions of NBA All-Star Stephen Curry’s money? You might be surprised
By Gregory Smith, Howard University News Service WASHINGTON – They are a diverse bunch. Some are just eligible to vote. Many are not old enough to legally drink, while others are full-grown adults working on graduate degrees. Their hometowns and backgrounds are a microcosm of America and beyond — East Lansing, Michigan; Chesapeake, Virginia; York, […]
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Burgundy & Gold Breakdown: Washington spoils Carolina homecoming with victory
By Mark F. Gray Special to the AFRO Ron Rivera proved he knows how to beat Superman. He and his former quarterback Cam Newton met in their old stomping grounds, but it was the steady, somewhat spectacular play of the Washington quarterback that was the story once again. The Washington Football Team defeated the Carolina […]
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Burgundy & Gold Breakdown: Washington upsets Bucs
By Mark F. Gray Special to the AFRO There were no reports of UFO sightings in Landover, MD Sunday afternoon, but there was an unexplained phenomenon. The Washington Football Team beat the NFL world champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Tom Brady 29-19. Washington won despite losing Chase Young to a season ending knee injury and […]
