Greg Gumbel, a longtime CBS sportscaster who broke barriers during his career calling some of the biggest sporting events, has died from cancer at the age of 78.
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Lamar Jackson, Jayden Daniels and the new landscape for African American quarterbacks
By Mekhi AbbottCapital News Service In week six of the NFL season, football fans in the DMV got to witness an electric quarterback matchup. Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson and Washington’s Jayden Daniels faced off in what ended up being one of the Ravens’s highest attended regular season games in franchise history. The rookie, Daniels, would end […]
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Dave Parker and Dick Allen elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame
Dave Parker and Dick Allen were elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame by the classic era committee, with Parker receiving 14 of 16 votes and Allen getting 13, and they will be inducted on July 27.
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Senate panel approves measure aimed at luring Washington Commanders from Maryland back to D.C.
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee voted to advance a bill that would transfer control of the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium land from the federal government to the District of Columbia, potentially allowing the NFL’s Washington Commanders to return to the nation’s capital.
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Eric Phoenix takes MEAC by storm, helping South Carolina State improve to 8-2
Eric Phoenix has led the South Carolina State Bulldogs to an 8-2 season and a spot in the Celebration Bowl, thanks to his impressive play and the team’s overall completeness.
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PRESS ROOM: EBONY unveils 2024 Power 100 List celebrating Black brilliance worldwide
EBONY has unveiled its 2024 Power 100 list, featuring 100 of the most influential Black achievers across 10 categories, including Keke Palmer, Kevin Hart, Samara Joy, and Noah Lyles, among others, who are shaping culture and driving change in the community.
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Dylan Beard: Overcoming obstacles and embracing his journey
Dylan Beard, a Baltimore native, has made a name for himself in the track world, winning the 60-meter hurdle race at the 2024 Millrose Games and recently appearing on the “Today” show, while working at Walmart and pursuing his dream of competing in the Paris Olympics.
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Jackson outduels Daniels and Henry runs for two TDs as Ravens beat Commanders 30-23
Lamar Jackson threw for 323 yards and a touchdown, while Derrick Henry ran for two TDs, as the Baltimore Ravens beat the Washington Commanders 30-23 on Oct. 13.
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Washington Mystics’ Ariel Atkins surprises Moten Elementary with $15,000 in classroom gifts
Ariel Atkins and the Lids Foundation surprised teachers and aides at Moten Elementary School with $15,000 in classroom supplies and decor, as well as Visa and Lids store gift cards, to show their appreciation and provide essential materials for the students.
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Dikembe Mutombo, Hall of Fame player and tireless advocate, dies at 58 from brain cancer
Dikembe Mutombo, a Basketball Hall of Famer and one of the best defensive players in NBA history, has died at age 58 after a battle with brain cancer, leaving behind a legacy of charitable and humanitarian work.
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Washington Wizards to hold inaugural coaches clinic Sept. 28
John Thompson III, former head coach of Georgetown University and current senior vice president of Monumental Basketball, is leading a free clinic for basketball coaches in the DMV area on September 28 to strengthen the local coaching community and provide valuable insights.
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Current, former Black college athletes discuss impact of historic $2.8B NCAA settlement
The NCAA has reached a $2.8 billion settlement with former college athletes who had filed an antitrust class action lawsuit, allowing college athletes to receive revenue for use of their names, images, and likenesses, potentially benefiting Black athletes the most.
