By Perry Green and Stephen D. Riley, AFRO Sports Desk LeBron James didn’t let out any groundbreaking news this week when he admitted he regrets handing his name down to his oldest son, who now faces extreme pressure and scrutiny as he enters the world of amateur basketball as an early teenage AAU star. Fresh off […]
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Cowboys Quarterback Dak Prescott Says Anthem Protests Inappropriate
By Perry Green, AFRO Sports Editor Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has been on the hot seat with Blacks folks after recently telling the media that his team would be required to stand during the playing of the National Anthem, regardless of what rules or policies the NFL implements. Now, Cowboys star quarterback Dak Prescott may […]
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All-Black Little League Baseball Team Makes D.C. History
By Lauren E. Williams, Special to the AFRO It was more than three decades in the making, but it finally happened: The first Black baseball team won the D.C. Little League Championship. The team’s name is the Mamie Johnson Little League Majors (MJLL), and with a 14-7 win against the Capitol Hill Little League on July […]
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Lamar Odom Says He Was Not Involved in Shooting at Hooters
By Perry Green, AFRO Sports Editor, pgreen@afro.com A shooting occurred at a Hooters restaurant while former NBA star Lamar Odom was visiting, according to reports. Per TMZ, Odom, 38, along with a group of friends, were leaving a Hooters located in Queens, N.Y. on July 20 when a gunman beginning shooting. FFormer NBA basketball player Lamar Odom denies […]
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Little Leaguers Make Big History
The Mamie Johnson Little League Majors team is the first all Black D.C. Little League team to win the championship. The team, named after legendary Negro League pitcher Mamie “Peanut Johnson, made history on July 24 and are headed to Bristol, Connecticut in August to compete in the championship. The Mamie Johnson Little League Majors team in […]
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Jerry Jones: Cowboys Can’t Stay in Locker Room for Anthem
By The Associated Press Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones doubled down July 25 on insisting that his players stand for the national anthem, declaring that he wouldn’t support anyone who chose to stay in the locker room. Speaking at his annual news conference to open training camp in California, the outspoken billionaire became the first […]
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Is Serena Williams Being Singled Out for Drug Testing?
By The Associated Press Serena Williams has complained on social media that it’s “test Serena” time again as she once more hit out at the frequency with which she is selected for anti-doping tests. The 23-time Grand Slam champion took to Twitter on Tuesday night after she received another visit from a tester. Serena Williams […]
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Mural Defacing Proves Cold Facts for LeBron
By Stephen D. Riley, Special to AFRO There are certain teams in the NBA that would welcome any superstar with wide, welcoming arms and never look back. Washington comes to mind first. Memphis, Sacramento and Orlando come second. Cleveland? Absolutely. And then there are other cities and teams with too much ego and history that they […]
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Can Carmelo Anthony Move Needle on Rockets/Warriors?
By Perry Green and Stephen D. Riley, Special to AFRO Perennial and tarnished all-star Carmelo Anthony is expected to sign with the Houston Rockets in the next coming days and the rumors are already spinning. Pending Anthony’s clearance of waivers after an expected release from the Atlanta Hawks, whom Anthony was just traded to last week […]
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The MLB All Star Game Always Brings Back Great Memories of Sam Lacy
By Tim Lacy, Special to the AFRO The MLB ALL STAR GAME was a source of fond memories for me. I have spent a lot of time at this keyboard regaling you with stories of my time with Sam Lacy. Very few youngsters have the opportunity to share the experiences and meet the people with whom […]
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Brewers Pitcher Receives Standing Ovation from Fans After Being Exposed for Racist/Homophobic Tweets
By Perry Green, AFRO Sports Editor It’s hard not to acknowledge just how divided our country is these days, especially after watching the Milwaukee Brewers take on the L.A. Dodgers in Milwaulkee on June 21. According to TMZ Sports, Brewers star pitcher Josh Hader received “a hero’s welcome” when he took the pitching mound Saturday, despite […]
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Analysis: Few Good Options for NFL Owners on Player Protests
By JIMMY GOLEN, AP Sports Writer The controversy over NFL players protesting during the national anthem isn’t going away, despite — or perhaps because of — team owners’ efforts to stop players from using the forum to speak out on political causes. The league’s attempt to turn responsibility for disciplining protesters over to individual teams […]
