The NFL has replaced the phrase “End Racism” with “Choose Love” from the end zones at Caesars Superdome for the Super Bowl, amidst criticism from Jay-Z and others who argue it is a retreat from diversity initiatives.
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The illusion of equal opportunity for minority NFL coaches
Joseph N. Cooper, UMass Boston (THE CONVERSATION) On the day after the New England Patriots ended their NFL season with a miserable 4-13 record, team owner Robert Kraft fired Jerod Mayo, the team’s first Black head coach. In a press conference following his decision, Kraft explained that he put Mayo in “an untenable situation” by […]
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Super Bowl champion Ray Rice returns to Baltimore, named head JV coach at Milford Mill
Ray Rice, a former Super Bowl champion and Baltimore Ravens running back, has been named the head coach of the Milford Mill Millers junior varsity football team, returning to Baltimore after a successful NFL career.
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Commentary: How Super Bowl quarterbacks Jalen Hurts, Patrick Mahomes prove diversity matters on and off the field
Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts, both African American quarterbacks, are leading their teams to the 2025 Super Bowl, proving the importance of diversity in sports.
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Commanders made this Washington’s best season in decades even after getting routed in NFC title game
The Washington Commanders had a successful season, winning 14 games, including two in the playoffs, but were defeated by the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship game, ending their season on a sour note.
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Kingman Park residents meet to discuss community issues, including demolition of RFK Stadium
The newly elected board for Friends of Kingman Park (FOKP), a Ward 7 committee, held its first community meeting on Jan. 16 to discuss community issues and the future of RFK Stadium. Residents expressed concerns about the demolition process, air quality, traffic, and other environmental hazards, and advocated for a more informed community response.
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New Jersey hosts inaugural Coretta Scott King Classic, featuring four ranked teams
The Coretta Scott King Classic, a women’s basketball tournament held at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, marked the first time the Kings’ family name has been licensed for a sporting event, with Texas defeating Maryland 89-51, and UCLA defeating Baylor 72-57.
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Buffalo Bills beat Baltimore Ravens 27-25 in playoffs, advance to AFC championship
The Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs will face off in the AFC championship game, while the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders will meet in the NFC championship game.
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Baltimore Ravens legend Jamal Lewis brings fans together ahead of Super Bowl FanFest
Former Baltimore Ravens running back Jamal Lewis hosted a meet-and-greet to promote the Verizon Super Bowl FanFest, which will take place on Super Bowl Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium, offering a celebration of football, community, and the Ravens’ thrilling playoff journey.
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Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen will face off for a berth in the AFC championship game
Quarterbacks Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen will face off against each other in the AFC divisional round for a spot in the AFC championship game.
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Ravens run over rival Steelers 28-14 in the AFC playoffs
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson and running back Derrick Henry combined to lead the Ravens to a 28-14 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC playoffs, with Jackson throwing for two touchdowns and Henry rushing for 186 yards.
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LeBron James at 40: A milestone birthday arrives for the NBA’s all-time scoring leader
LeBron James has become the first player in NBA history to appear in a game in his teens, 20s, 30s, and 40s, setting a new record for most regular-season minutes played in a career.