By Mark F. Gray Special to the AFRO Let’s not put all of last Sunday’s loss to the Denver Broncos on the shoulders of quarterback Taylor Heinicke, who is the bearer of all things wrong with the Washington Football Team. It also can’t be blamed on the defense either. There were mistakes and breakdowns, but […]
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‘Caw to Action:’ Ravens, volunteers plant produce to end food desert in South Baltimore
Ravens player #21 Brandon Stephens assists two Curtis Bay Elementary first graders with making a plant bed. Not only was the event a meaningful day of community service, but was an opportunity to teach youngsters the valuable life skill of gardening. The 12 garden beds will serve as a supply of fresh produce as Curtis […]
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Players targeted with racist abuse at German soccer game
(AP Photo/Joan Monfort) By The Associated Press Fans in Germany racially abused soccer players and threw objects during a game between Hamburger SV and Fortuna Düsseldorf, both clubs and a player confirmed Oct. 17. Hamburg said players from both teams were racially abused when the club drew 1-1 with Fortuna Düsseldorf in the second division […]
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Husband arrested in killing of Olympic runner Agnes Tirop
In this Aug. 2, 2021 file photo, Kenya’s Agnes Tirop, right, competes in the women’s 5,000-meters final at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Tirop, a two-time world championships bronze medalist, was found dead at her home in Iten in western Kenya, the country’s track federation said Oct. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek, File) […]
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David E. Garnett: Living faithful and fearlessly
David E. Garnett advises all men to see their doctors regularly, because early detection could possibly change their lives. (Courtesy photo) By J.J. McQueen Special to the AFRO In the world of sports, men who live on their passion and faith are often described as warriors and or leaders, especially those who play the game […]
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Colin Kaepernick reminds Black corporate executives that freedom comes at a cost
Colin Kaepernick received the 2021 ELC Global Game Changer Award at Annual Gala and 35th Anniversary Celebration, presented to an individual whose achievements transcend traditional roles for Black Americans and who represent a new, dynamic vision of how Black leaders globally can impact their communities through political, economic, educational and philanthropic empowerment and stewardship. The […]
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Burgundy & Gold Breakdown: WFT Beats Falcons Despite A Defensive Stimulus Package
The Washington Football Team beat the Atlanta Falcons 34-30 on Oct. 3 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (AP Photo) By Mark F. Gray Special to the AFRO The stimulus package that is the Washington Football Team’s defense continued and their special teams nearly cost them versus the Atlanta Falcons. Their struggles to stop the Falcons on third […]
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Orioles endure 110-loss season, have ‘lot of work to do’
(AP Photo) The Baltimore Orioles had separate losing streaks of 14 and 19 games and finished 39 games out of fourth place. Only one other team in baseball finished that far out of first. (AP Photo) By Noah Trister Associated Press The Baltimore Orioles had enough of their own problems this year without getting too […]
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Lamar Jackson continues to add to legacy despite harsh criticism
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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Milestone for Bubba Wallace as he earns 1st NASCAR victory
Bubba Wallace celebrates next to the trophy after winning a NASCAR Cup series auto race Monday, Oct. 4, 2021, in Talladega, Ala. The race was stopped mid-race due to rain. (AP Photo/John Amis) By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — The hard part wasn’t dodging his way around a crash and […]
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Burgundy & Gold Breakdown: Washington doesn’t measure up heading to October
The Washington Football Team was defeated by the Buffalo Bills (43-21) on Sept. 26. (Courtesy Photo) By Mark F. Gray Special to the AFRO If nothing else, the Washington Football Team showed how much the culture has changed since Ron Rivera took over. At least when the Burgundy and Gold is getting blown out they […]