By Doug Ferguson, AP Golf Writer For thousands of fans crammed into every corner of East Lake, it looked as though Tiger Woods was closer than ever to capping off this remarkable comeback season by winning the final PGA Tour event. Four straight one-putts on the back nine Sept. 21 in the Tour Championship — three […]
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Was It Disrespectful for Vontae Davis to Retire Mid Game?
By Perry Green, AFRO Sports Editor, pgreen@afro.com Buffalo Bills cornerback Vontae Davis, younger brother to Washington NFL star tight end Vernon Davis, shocked his entire team Sunday when he quit during halftime of the Bills’ matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers, telling teammates that he was retiring. According to reports, Davis, a 30-year-old two-time Pro Bowler, pulled […]
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Floyd Mayweather, Jr. Says Rematch with Pacquiao Will Happen This Year, But Are Fans Still Interested?
By Perry Green, AFRO Sports Editor Floyd Mayweather, Jr. announced Saturday that he plans on coming out of retirement again, this time to fight Manny Pacquiao in a rematch. Mayweather used his personal Instagram account to make the announcement, posting a video of him running into Pacquiao’s entourage at a music festival in Tokyo, along with […]
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Chasing the High: Will Josh Gordon Play Again in NFL?
By Perry Green and Stephen D. Riley, AFRO Sports Desk If you’re a fan of just plain football talent and ability, then you like ex-Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon. If you’re an avid rule-follower plus a football fan, then you probably love Gordon but just can’t break down the facts of how the supremely talented […]
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Another Viewpoint – Like Kaepernick, Serena Williams Exposed An Ugly Prejudice Still Exists In Our World
By Tim Lacy, Special to the AFRO Colin Kaepernick and Serena Williams have something in common: They both have recently used their platform at the top of the world of sports to fight injustice. Colin has a cause that is ongoing and serves us all, while Serena’s recent battle was more or less one and done. […]
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Louisiana City Mayor Backtracks on Citywide Nike Ban After Facing Criticism
By Perry Green, AFRO Sports Editor A Louisiana city mayor who banned the purchase and use of all Nike products after Colin Kaepernick was signed to a Nike endorsement deal retracted his order after facing widespread backlash. According to reports, Ben Zahn, mayor of Kenner, La., a small city that neighbors New Orleans, prohibited the city’s […]
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Celtics Jabari Bird Domestic Violence Troubles
By Malcolm Lemmons, Special to the AFRO Boston Celtics guard Jabari Bird just signed his first full-time NBA contract. Unfortunately, he might not be seeing the floor anytime soon. Bird was arraigned in Brighton District Court this past Wednesday following a weekend arrest in which he was charged with domestic assault, strangulation and kidnapping stemming from […]
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Mack Off to Good Start, Bears Try to Rebound Against Seattle
By ANDREW SELIGMAN, AP Sports Writer LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Khalil Mack sat out offseason workouts and the preseason, had just one week to learn a new system following a blockbuster trade, and still managed to dominate in his debut for the Chicago Bears. The two-time All-Pro performed exactly as envisioned in a prime-time […]
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Serena Williams Talks Fashion, Not Fouls at Las Vegas Event
By KEN RITTER, Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Serena Williams talked about her fashion business and her family, but not tennis fouls during a Friday appearance before a business trade group in Las Vegas. The 23-time Grand Slam champion wasn’t asked about gender equality in sports or an argument she had last weekend with […]
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Saints’ Onyemata Fined $40.1K for 2 Roughing Passer Calls
By The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Two illegal hits cost David Onyemata more than he made for playing in New Orleans’ season opener. The Saints defensive tackle was fined $40,108 by the NFL on Friday for two roughing-the-passer calls — $20,054 for each of the penalties — in a 48-40 loss to Tampa […]
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Anchor Who Called Trump a White Supremacist Leaving ESPN
By PAT EATON-ROBB, AP Sports Writer BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — Outspoken ESPN personality Jemele Hill announced Friday that she is leaving the company after 12 years as a commentator, anchor, reporter and writer. Hill attracted attention last year and was briefly suspended for opinionated messages on social media, including a tweet that referenced President Donald […]
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Milwaukee Officer Involved in NBA Player’s Arrest Fired
By IVAN MORENO, Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — A Milwaukee officer involved in the stun gun arrest of Bucks’ player Sterling Brown has been fired because of social media posts mocking the incident, the city’s police chief said Thursday. Police Chief Alfonso Morales said the firing decision was not tied to anything Erik Andrade did […]
