Former Wizards coach Gene Banks has been hired as the athletic director of Gaston College. (Courtesy Photo) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO Basketball legend and former Wizards coach (2009-2012) Gene Banks has been hired as the athletic director of Gaston College (GC), a community college in Dallas, N.C., that is reestablishing its athletic […]
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College basketball roundup
Georgetown University forward Chudier Bile scored a team-high 19 points off the bench and nearly posted a double-double with a team-high effort of nine rebounds against Providence University on Jan. 30. (Courtesy Photo) By Daniel Kucin Jr. Special to the AFRO Georgetown beats Providence After four postponed games due to COVID-19 protocols, the Georgetown University […]
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United season on the way, Wizards win, Nationals land
Chris Odoi-Atsem: D.C. United has recently re-signed defender Chris Odoi-Atsem through 2022. (Courtesy Photo) By Daniel Kucin Jr. Special to the AFRO MLS gears up for season Major League Soccer (MLS) announced on Jan. 25 that the 2021 regular season is slated to begin on April 3, featuring 34 matches from 27 clubs, and the […]
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Rivera establishes culture change, wins coach of the year
Washington Football Team Head Coach Ron Rivera was announced the NFC Coach of the Year and will be honored at the 51st annual NFL 101 Awards on March 6. (Photo by Daniel Kucin Jr.) By Daniel Kucin Jr. Special to the AFRO Washington Football Team Head Coach Ron Rivera won an NFC East Championship title […]
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Howard University swimming & diving teams ‘add depth’
Howard University added some new faces to compete for the nation’s only HBCUMen’s and Women’s Swimming & Diving Teams Division I program. (Courtesy Photo) By Daniel Kucin Jr. Special to the AFRO Howard University added some new faces to compete for the nation’s only Historically Black College or University (HBCU) Men’s and Women’s Swimming & […]
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Washington hires Mayhew, King in historic fashion
History was made in Washington when the Washington Football Team became the first NFL franchise to hire a Black female full-time coach in Jennifer King. (Photo by Daniel Kucin Jr.) By Daniel Kucin Jr. Special to the AFRO The Washington Football Team made history in August 2020, when they appointed former NFL running back Jason […]
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College Basketball Roundball Report
American University senior guard Jamir Harris scored a career-high of 33 points to take down Loyola University of Maryland on Jan. 23. By Daniel Kucin Jr. Special to the AFRO Backed by a career-high, 33-point performance from senior guard Jamir Harris, American University scored its second men’s basketball victory of the season after taking down […]
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United makes big moves, Wizards return, Smith named Comeback Player of the Year
D.C. United selected Clemson University product Kimarni Smith the fourth pick of the 2021 MLS SuperDraft presented by Adidas on Jan. 21. (Courtesy photo) By Daniel Kucin Jr. Special to the AFRO D.C. United has selected Clemson University forward Kimarni Smith with the fourth overall pick, Wake Forest University defender Michael DeShields (fifth overall) and […]
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Howard University football legend retires after 14 years in NFL
Former Howard University safety, Antoine Bethea, is retiring after an illustrious 14-year career in the NFL. (Courtesy Photo) By Daniel Kucin Jr. Special to the AFRO Former Howard University safety Antonie Bethea is calling it quits after playing in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 years, with accolades including winning a Super Bowl his […]
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DMV College Basketball Roundup
Howard University freshman Anzhané Hutton (left), and American University guard Stacy Beckton Jr. (right). (Photos/ Courtesy and by Daniel Kucin, Jr.) By Daniel Kucin Jr. Special to the AFRO Howard University Women’s Basketball team is continuing one of the best starts in program history after taking down Coppin State University on Jan. 17, 60-51. Howard […]
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Wizards Season On Hold Due to COVID-19
The Washington Wizards have had six players test positive for the coronavirus halting play. Washington has struggled mightily before the stoppage and Wizards guard Russell Westbrook is only averaging 19.3 points per game (lowest since 2009-2010), while playing the most minutes of his career. (Courtesy Photo) By Daniel Kucin Jr. Special to the AFRO Last […]
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Resilient Washington Football Team reaches postseason
“WE DID IT,” read the caption for this photo on the Washington Football Team’s Instagram page. (Courtesy Photo) By Daniel Kucin Jr. Special to the AFRO The Washington Football Team’s entire season rested on winning one game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Jan. 3- in a win or go home scenario to reach the postseason […]