By Tim Lacy, Special to the AFRO George Taliaferro is a name known and revered by some, and cause for others to utter,”who?” Whether you knew him, knew of him or didn’t, his legacy should be showcased right alongside Jackie Robinson. Jackie was the first African-American to tie up his spikes in Major League Baseball, and […]
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Jim Brown Says He and Kanye Were Treated “Beautifully” At Their Meeting With Trump
By Perry Green, AFRO Sports Editor Kanye West visited the White House Thursday to meet with President Donald Trump, and he brought Pro Football Hall of Famer Jim Brown along with him. West and Brown’s “lunch date” was private and off limits to the media, although cameras and reporters were allowed in Oval Office to ask […]
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Morgan Alum’s Hall of Fame Journey to Be Chronicled By ESPN
By MARK F. GRAY, Special to the AFRO For almost 20 years there’s been one basketball jersey on the wall of Hill Field House at the Morgan State campus. In honor of the player who led them to the 1974 NCAA Division II national championship, Marvin Webster’s number 40 stands alone as the only retired jersey […]
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Serena Williams Talks Motherhood, Insecurities at Conference
By The Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Serena Williams has opened up about parenting, motherhood and her own insecurities during a women’s conference in Philadelphia. The tennis star was one of a number of speakers Friday at the Pennsylvania Conference for Women. Serena Williams speaks at the Pennsylvania Conference for Women in Philadelphia, Friday, Oct. […]
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George Taliaferro, 1st Black Drafted by NFL Team, Dies at 91
By The Associated Press BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — George Taliaferro, the star Indiana running back who in 1949 became the first Black player drafted in the NFL when George Halas and the Chicago Bears took him in the 13th round, has died. He was 91. The university spoke with Taliaferro’s family about his death in […]
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Laker LeBron Could Be Best Version Yet
By Stephen D. Riley, Special to AFRO It might take a while to get used to LeBron James wearing a Lakers uniform but it’ll be an exciting transition. After a nine-point, three-assist and three rebound preseason debut on Sunday, James dazzling for the Lakers just ups the ante a little bit more. Playing for Cleveland was […]
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Wizards Add Dwight Howard, Coach Wants Team to Stop Talking
By HOWARD FENDRICH, AP Sports Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — For all of the changes Washington Wizards coach Scott Brooks wants to see John Wall, Bradley Beal and other players implement this season with an eye to finally making a deep playoff run, the most important might have nothing do with better shot selection or a more […]
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Eric Reid Cites Kavanaugh, Rehiring of Tamir Rice’s Killer As Reason For Continuing to Kneel
By Perry Green, AFRO Sports Editor Carolina Panthers safety Eric Reid kneeled during the national anthem prior to the Panthers’ matchup against the New York Giants, Oct. 7, reaffirming his position to continue using his platform as an NFL player to protest against police brutality, racism and other social injustices in this country. It was the […]
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Georgia Baseball Star Dismissed After Calling UGA Quarterback a N*gg*r
By Perry Green, AFRO Sports Editor A star baseball player for the University of Georgia was dismissed from the team after being called out for allegedly yelling racial slurs during a Georgia football game Saturday. According to ESPN, several students watching the game from the stands claim to have heard junior first basemen Adam Sasser shout […]
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What Does Earl Thomas’ Middle Finger Gesture Mean?
By Perry Green and Stephen D. Riley, AFRO Sports Desk Seattle Seahawks super safety Earl Thomas had a unique way of thanking his soon-to-be former team for their loyalty last Sunday as he exited the field on a cart with a fractured leg. A menacing middle finger gesture by Thomas caught headlines and online views as expected but […]
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Hamilton Claims Pole for Japanese Grand Prix, Vettel 8th
By JIM ARMSTRONG, AP Sports Writer SUZUKA, Japan (AP) — Championship leader Lewis Hamilton claimed pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix on Saturday, leading a 1-2 finish for Mercedes and taking a step closer to securing his fifth Formula One title. With rain threatening, Hamilton clocked a lap of 1 minute, 27.760 seconds to lead […]
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TSU Football Player Still in ICU, day to day After Surgery
By TERESA M. WALKER, AP Sports Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – ” The mother of the Tennessee State linebacker who collapsed on the sideline during a game says her son has had some body movement she calls “baby steps” as he remains in critical condition. Staci Abercrombie said at a news conference Wednesday that the […]
