At only 24 years old, Jackson is on pace to becoming the best dual-threat quarterback in NFL history, and his accomplishments make it difficult to counter that notion. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO #AFRONewsAtNoon Here it is, only four weeks into the NFL season, and pundits are already asserting that […]
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Ravens deliver season-best defensive effort; Tucker makes history again
Quarterback Lamar Jackson’s playmaking ability in the pocket posed the biggest problem for the Broncos as he proved he could use his arm to overcome a top-tier defense, mirroring numerous performances during his MVP campaign. (AP Photo) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO The Baltimore Ravens were presented with one of its most formidable […]
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Coppin State Volleyball takes down Morgan State in three sets
BALTIMORE – Coppin State’s volleyball team swept a MEAC matchup with archrival Morgan State, 3-0 (25-22, 25-19, 27-25) on Friday night at the Bears’ Hill Field House. The Eagles improve to 8-7 overall and 2-1 in league play while Morgan falls to 3-14 on the year along with a 1-2 mark in the MEAC.as Paola Caten led […]
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Morgan State 14, Saint Francis 27 boxscore
Scoring Summary (Final) MORGAN STATE vs #4 North Carolina A&T (Sep 22, 2018 at Greensboro, N.C.) MORGAN STATE (1-3) vs. North Carolina A&T (3-1) Date: Sep 22, 2018 • Site: Greensboro, N.C. • Stadium: BB&T Stadium Attendance: 15909 Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 Total MORGAN STATE 0 7 3 6 16 North Carolina […]
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City Schools require COVID-19 vaccine for high school athletes ahead of winter sports season
MERVO Coach Deron Harding, center, is approaching his fifth season as the head of Mervo’s boys basketball program. Harding received both doses of the COVID vaccine in February but understands why some players are hesitant to get vaccinated. (Courtesy photo) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO Baltimore City Public Schools has announced that it […]
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Lamar Jackson rallies Ravens to 36-35 comeback win over Chiefs
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson scores a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sept. 19, in Baltimore. Next, Baltimore will square off against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on Sept. 26 at 1 p.m.(AP Photo/Julio Cortez) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO What a […]
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Street named in honor of iconic Baltimore basketball coach Leon Howard Sr.
Leon Howard Sr., center, is an iconic Baltimore basketball coach who recently had a portion of Aisquith and Orleans Street named after him. (Photo by James Fields) By Daryl Moore Special to the AFRO Leon Howard Sr., a Baltimore basketball icon, was immortalized on Sept. 4, when a street was named after him. The signage was […]
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Coppin State Volleyball defeats local rival UMBC, 3-1
BALTIMORE – A season-high performance by Miajavon Coleman helped Coppin State’s volleyball team defeat UMBC, 3-1 Monday night inside the Chesapeake Employers Arena. Coppin moves to 6-6 on the season while UMBC falls to 5-9. Coleman had a double-double 21 kills and 16 digs while Paola Caten also recorded a double-double 14 kills and 11 […]
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Ravens drop first season opener since 2015
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib (94) forces a fumble by Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) during overtime in an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 13, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO The Baltimore Ravens came up short in their Monday Night Football season opener […]
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HBCUs and NFL partnering to advance football opportunities
In this Aug. 13, 2021, file photo, Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard runs a drill during joint practice with the Carolina Panthers at the NFL team’s football training camp in Westfield, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File) By Barry Wilner AP Pro Football Writer The idea behind the HBCU Open House staged annually by the NFL […]
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Coppin State’s Miajavon Coleman named MEAC Volleyball Co-Player of the Week; Andrea Tsvetanova receives Setter of the Week
NORFOLK, Va. – Coppin State’s Miajavon Coleman (San Antonio, Texas) was named the MEAC Volleyball Co-Player of the Week while Andrea Tsvetanova (Sofia, Bulgaria) received Setter of the Week honors, it was announced by the league office on Monday afternoon. This is the seventh time in her career that Coleman has been named the Conference’s Player of the Week, […]
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Three Eagles notch double-doubles in Coppin State Volleyball’s win over Canisius
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – Three Coppin State volleyball players notched double-doubles as the Eagles defeated Canisius, 3-1 (25-23, 22-25, 25-20, 27-25) at The Palestra on Friday afternoon at Penn’s Sheraton University City Volleyball Invitational. The Eagles even their record at 2-2 overall while the Griffins fall to 0-4. Miajavon Coleman (San Antonio, Texas) recorded her fourth double-double in […]