Lorenzo Taliafero (Courtesy Photo) By AFRO Staff Former Baltimore Ravens running back Lorenzo Taliafero did not live to see Christmas, dying Dec. 23 from a reported heart attack at the age of 28. According to news reports, medics responded to a call for medical attention at a residence in Williamsburg, Va., Taliafero’s hometown. The patient, […]
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NFL stars joined students in virtual chats about racism
Baltimore Ravens defensive end Calais Campbell (93) before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams) By Rob Maadi AP Pro Football Writer For several NFL stars, speaking out against social injustice meant speaking to youngsters about racism. Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, Titans running back […]
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Len Bias is posthumously going into the Hall of Fame
Former University of Maryland basketball star Len Bias is being inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. (Courtesy Photo) By Nsenga K. Burton (NNPA Newswire) — The Internet is celebrating news that late basketball legend Len Bias will be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Bias leads a group of six players and two […]
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Coppin State men’s & women’s basketball announce MEAC schedule & times for home games
Coppin State Men’s & Women’s Basketball Announce MEAC Schedule & Times for Home Games BALTIMORE – Coppin State’s men’s & women’s basketball team finalized their MEAC schedules, including the dates and tipoff times for all games. Conference games are scheduled to be played on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, starting with back-to-back home doubleheaders on January […]
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Ravens inch closer to a playoff spot with win over Jaguars
With the win against the Jaguars, the Ravens still hold a No. 3 ranking in the AFC North. Next, the Ravens return to their backyard to face off with the Giants on Dec. 27 at 1 p.m. at M&T Bank Stadium. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO In one of their […]
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Lamar Jackson keeps Ravens in playoff picture
The Baltimore Ravens’ win over the Cleveland Browns brings the team closer to sealing a wild-card spot in the postseason. In Week 15, the Ravens face the Jacksonville Jaguars at M&T Bank Stadium on Dec. 20 at 1 p.m. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO An exhilarating back-and-forth Week 14 exchange […]
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CIAA 2021 basketball season tournament canceled
The CIAA Tournament was canceled for 2021, delaying the plan for the event to be hosted in Charm City. (Courtesy photo) By Mark F. Gray AFRO Staff Writer mgray@AFRO.com Despite the announcement of a COVID-19 vaccine, the pandemic has forced the cancellation of yet another major HBCU sporting event. The 2021 CIAA Basketball will not […]
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Coppin State’s Anthony Tarke has monster night in men’s hoops’ 85-80 victory over UNC Greensboro
Coppin State’s Anthony Tarke Has Monster Night in Men’s Hoops’ 85-80 Victory over UNC Greensboro BALTIMORE – Coppin State’s Anthony Tarke had a monster game with a double-double 33 points with ten rebounds along with eight assists, four blocks and four steals to lead the Eagles to an 85-80 victory over UNC Greensboro on Thursday […]
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Ravens end three game losing streak
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) and the team ended their three-game losing streak with a win against the Dallas Cowboys. Next up, the Ravens will go head to head with the Cleveland Browns on Dec. 14 at 8:15 p.m., for a game they can’t afford to lose. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) By Demetrius Dillard Special […]
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Tough week for Ravens: Steelers loss, COVID infections
Next, the Ravens will host the Dallas Cowboys on Dec. 8 at 8:05 p.m. The Cowboys (3-8) have the worst record in the NFC and are coming off their biggest loss of the season, 41-16, to the Washington Football Team. By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO Steelers’ defense prevails once again as Ravens lose […]
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Ravens nail-biter ends in disappointment, personnel test positive for COVID-19
The Baltimore Ravens hope to bounce back from the Titans’ loss for a quick turnaround on Thanksgiving Day when they face the Steelers again. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO The Baltimore Ravens had a chance to avenge themselves of a season-ending loss that crushed their Super Bowl hopes last season […]
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Ravens suffer critical loss
New England Patriots running back Damien Harris, center, runs past Baltimore Ravens linebacker Patrick Queen, left, and cornerback Marlon Humphrey, right, in the first half of an NFL football game, Nov. 15. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO Before the season began, most NFL experts and pundits ranked the Baltimore Ravens […]