By Brian Mahoney, AP Sports Writer Gervonta Davis seemed annoyed enough by all Rolando Romero’s talking to lightly shove him off the stage at their weigh-in. He hit Romero a lot harder May 28. Davis regained his knockout power and retained his lightweight title that night, stopping Romero in the sixth round. Davis landed a […]
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United States government steps in reclassifying Brittney Griner’s detainment in Russia as wrongful
By Grace Boteng, BlackPressUSA It has been four months and counting since WNBA star, Olympic gold medalist, and Houston native Brittney Griner was detained and taken into custody in Moscow, Russia. This month, the Biden administration expressed a reclassification of Griner’s detainment in Russia as “wrongful.” A State Department official sent a statement to ESPN, […]
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Griner’s extended detention disappointing to her WNBA family
By Doug Feinberg, AP Basketball Writer New York coach Sandy Brondello was on her way to her team’s Friday morning shootaround when she heard the “disappointing” news that Russia had extended Brittney Griner’s pre-trial detention another 30 days. Griner’s original detention date was set to end on May 19. The two-time Olympic gold medalist who […]
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Maria Taylor named new host of NBC’s Football night in America
By The Atlanta Voice Staff Report (NNPA Newswire) – In a predictable move, Maria Taylor was named the new host of “Football Night in America,” the most-watched studio show in sports, NBC Sports announced on May 12. “Football Night” is NBC Sports’ flagship studio show which precedes “Sunday Night Football” — primetime television’s No. 1 show for an unprecedented 11 […]
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Former NBA, Michigan State star Adreian Payne shot, killed
By The Associated Press Adreian Payne, a former Michigan State basketball standout and NBA player, has died in a shooting. He was 31. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to a shooting at 1:34 a.m. Monday when Payne was identified and taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. Lawrence Dority, 29, […]
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Cisco, APGA Tour Partner to Promote Greater Inclusivity, Diversity in Golf
By NNPA Newswire SAN JOSE, Calif. – Cisco and the APGA Tour – a non-profit organization committed to bringing greater diversity to the game of golf – have today announced an official partnership centered on powering greater inclusivity in the sport by providing enhanced pathways for players of diverse backgrounds to succeed both on and off the […]
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Phoenix Suns owner gives pivotal gift to historic Thurgood Marshall Center Trust in DC
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent A national landmark is getting new heating, ventilation, and air conditioning unit thanks to a generous gift from the owner of one of the best teams in the National Basketball Association. The Thurgood Marshall Center Trust for Service and Heritage received a $100,000 donation from The […]
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Kobe Bryant rookie jersey to be auctioned, $3M-5M estimate
By The Associated Press A jersey worn by Kobe Bryant in his rookie season, including two playoff games, will be sold at auction. The jersey from the 1996-‘97 season could fetch between $3 million and $5 million in an online auction that begins May 18, David Kohler of SCP Auctions said April 30. “We feel […]
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Deion Sanders highlights HBCU prospects ahead of NFL draft
By Rob Maaddi, The Associated Press Deion Sanders did his part to make sure NFL teams don’t overlook players from historically Black colleges in this week’s draft. The Jackson State coach and Pro Football Hall of Famer released his “Prime Prospects” on April 25, featuring 16 players from 12 HBCUs. Last year, not one HBCU […]
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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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Serena Williams’ Message to Medical Professionals: Listen to Black Women
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent, @StacyBrownMedia Each year in the United States, about 700 women die during pregnancy or the year after. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, another 50,000 women each year have unexpected labor and delivery outcomes with serious short- or long-term health consequences. “Every pregnancy-related […]