By MARK F. GRAY, Staff Writer, mgray@afro.com Sports and race are constantly intersecting on all media platforms with athletes expressing their political and social views against the backdrop of patriotism. From the “shut up and dribble” comments towards athletes such as LeBron James- sports journalists are charged with the task of interpreting separate but equal worlds they […]
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DMV HBCU Report: Howard Falls at Norfolk State, While Morgan Stops Delaware State
By MARK F. GRAY, Staff Writer, mgray@afro.com NORFOLK STATE END HOWARD’S MEAC SEASON WITH LOSS Howard saved its worst for last as the conference portion of its season came to a disappointing conclusion at Norfolk State. Thanks to their worst offensive performance of the season the Bison fell to the Spartans 29-17 at Dick Price Stadium. The […]
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Only Black Woman-Owned Beef Jerky Manufacturer in the Country is a Supplier for the NFL, MLB and NASCAR
Jachin, AL (BlackNews.com) — Marjorie’s Beef Jerky is currently shipping to Major League Baseball teams (including to Cincinnati Reds pitcher, Amir Garrett, who loves the products) and NASCAR. In addition, the Black woman-owned company also received a major order to supply products to NFL training camps. The brand, launched by African American entrepreneur Michelle Timberlake, […]
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Another Viewpoint: African-American Quarterbacks in the NFL
By Tim Lacy, Special to the AFRO Few people know the history of African-American quarterbacks in the NFL. This question has come to me, and I thought it to be a good idea to share. When this question comes up for discussion, those who have knowledge of football history come up with the same answer. […]
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James’ Dunk Lifts Lakers to 107-106 Win Over Hawks
By BETH HARRIS, AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tyson Chandler had quite a week with the Lakers. Plucked from last-place Phoenix, Chandler played a key defensive role in his first three games with his new team, helping them win three straight for the first time this season. LeBron James dunked for the winning basket […]
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Documentary to Feature School Backed by LeBron James
By The Associated Press AKRON, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio school backed by NBA star LeBron James will be the subject of a feature-length documentary. The Akron Beacon Journal reports the Akron Public Schools has approved a deal with a New York City production company to document the first year of the I Promise School. […]
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AP Source: Jimmy Butler Going to 76ers From Minnesota
By DAN GELSTON, AP Sports Writer Jimmy Butler has his wish: He’s out of Minnesota. And just like that, Philadelphia has a new Big Three — one that could make serious noise in the Eastern Conference. A person with knowledge of the situation said Saturday that Butler is being traded to the 76ers in a […]
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Taylor, Douglas, Boozer Among Latest Black College HOF Class
By The Associated Press John Taylor from Delaware State and Hugh Douglas from Central State are among the seven new inductees to the Black College Football Hall of Fame. Joining Taylor and Douglas in the 10th class are Emerson Boozer of Maryland Eastern Shore; Rich “Tombstone” Jackson from Southern; Frank Lewis from Grambling State; Timmy […]
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Roger Federer Defends Serena Williams’ Catsuit, but Said She “Went Too Far” Blowing Up US Open Umpire
By Perry Green, AFRO Sports Editor Roger Federer recently came to the defense of fellow tennis star Serena Williams on the U.S. Tennis Association banning her from wearing the all black catsuit she sported during the French Open. According to the Sunday Times, Federer said the association should leave Williams’ desired attire alone, while also speaking […]
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Is DC’s New NBA G League Team “Washington Go-Go” Appreciating or Appropriating DC’s Black Culture?
By Perry Green, AFRO Sports Editor The Washington Wizards’ new NBA G League team, the Capital City Go-Go, launched its inaugural season, Nov. 3, in a game against the Greensboro Swarm in D.C.’s New Entertainment and Sports Arena located in Congress Heights, D.C. The Go-Go is one of the latest teams added to the NBA’s revamped […]
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Cavs Sign Drew to New Coaching Contract for Rest of Season
By TOM WITHERS, AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Larry Drew’s awkward impasse with the Cleveland Cavaliers is over. The team relented to Drew’s requests by restructuring his contract and signing him to be their coach for the remainder of this season — and perhaps beyond. Drew and his agent, Andy Miller, had been negotiating since […]
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49ers Cheerleader Kneels During Anthem. Will She Lose Her Job?
By Perry Green, AFRO Sports Editor A cheerleader for the San Francisco 49ers took a knee during the playing of the National Anthem prior to the start of a game against the Oakland Raiders Nov. 1. The unidentified woman is, reportedly, the first NFL cheerleader to kneel during the anthem since former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick […]
