By The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Former Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice says he’s not speaking out against domestic violence as a way to rejoin the NFL. Appearing Tuesday in a “CBS This Morning” interview with his wife, Janay, Rice said he sees similarities with himself after a video showed Kansas City […]
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Daughter Tells of Dad’s Unlikely Bond with Charles Barkley
By The Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — A chance meeting in a hotel lobby sparked an unlikely friendship between former NBA star Charles Barkley and a cat litter scientist in Iowa. The story has been shared widely since it was told last week by the scientist’s daughter on “Only A Game,” an NPR sports show […]
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Howard Names Prince as New Coach
By Mark F. Gray, AFRO Staff Writer, mgray@afro.com Two years ago, it would’ve been hard to imagine any prominent FBS coach would be interested in the Howard University head-coaching job. The program was beginning its recovery from three consecutive losing seasons with the dark shadows of dysfunction hovering as Mike London was set to take reigns of […]
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Shaquille O’Neal Bringing Shaq’s Fun House to Super Bowl
By The Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Shaquille O’Neal has been to enough parties before Super Bowls to know that he can do much better. “I’ve been to a million Super Bowl parties the past 15 years, and they’re all boring,” O’Neal said. “So this is Atlanta, I’m bringing the party to Atlanta. I wanted […]
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Sexton, Thompson Helps Cavaliers Rout Wizards 116-101
By STEVE HERRICK, Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — The rookie scored a decisive win over the five-time All-Star in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 116-101 victory over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night. Collin Sexton, the Cavaliers’ first-year point guard, matched a season high with 29 points, while John Wall was held to a career-low one point in […]
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Senate Passes Bill to Honor Baseball Pioneer Larry Doby
By The Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — The U.S. Senate has passed legislation to honor former Cleveland Indians center-fielder Larry Doby, the American League’s first Black ballplayer, with the Congressional Gold Medal. Ohio Sens. Sherrod Brown, a Cleveland Democrat, and Rob Portman, a Cincinnati-area Republican, recently announced passage of the bill, which awaits President Donald […]
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Oklahoma QB Kyler Murray is Named the AP Player of the Year
By ERIC OLSON, AP College Football Writer Oklahoma’s Kyler Murray won The Associated Press college football Player of the Year on Thursday, becoming the second straight Sooners quarterback and fifth overall to win the award since it was established in 1998. Murray beat out Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa on 56 ballots submitted by AP college […]
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Henry Runs Into NFL Record Book as Titans Rout Jaguars 30-9
By TERESA M. WALKER, AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Under center at the 1-yard line, Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota checked out of a quarterback sneak, and Derrick Henry did the rest — as much with his arms as his legs. The 6-foot-3, 247-pound Henry sped and stiff-armed his way to a record-tying […]
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Serena Williams Launches Pop-up Shop During Art Basel Miami
By KELLI KENNEDY, Associated Press MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Strong. Sophisticated. Sexy. Like the tennis champ herself, Serena Williams’ fashion line is all about power moves and she’s hoping it will also inspire woman to find their own voice. “I want everyone to be able to do that and to step into their power,” […]
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Is Williams Set To Be The Fall Guy in Foster Fiasco?
By MARK F. GRAY, AFRO Staff Writer, mgray@afro.com If it really comes to pass that Doug Williams is the architect of the decision to bring former San Francisco 49’ers linebacker Reuben Foster to the DMV, then we know he is the real power broker in the Burgundy & Gold’s organization. However, the optics of the latest self-induced […]
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Battle of Real HUs Highlights D.C. Holiday Hoops
By MARK F. GRAY, AFRO Staff Writer, mgray@afro.com Howard and Hampton may no longer be conference rivals but the “Battle of the Real HUs” will continue. The Bison and Pirates will renew acquaintances once again in the District just three days before Christmas as part of a college basketball doubleheader at the D.C. Sports and Entertainment Arena […]
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Another Viewpoint: NFL Bad Actors
By Tim Lacy, Special to the AFRO Some NFL SUPER STARS EXPOSED as woman abusers. Recently we have been inundated with the news of Line Backer Reuben Foster being claimed off of waivers after being released by the 49ers. The Skins are in a cat fight for the first place spot in the Eastern Conference […]
