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.
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Ravens take AFC North Championship title in victory against Cleveland Browns
The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Cleveland Browns 35-10 in a one o’clock game at M&T Bank Stadium, with highlights including Odafe Oweh’s sack of Bailey Zappe, Nate Wiggins’ interception and touchdown run, and Derrick Henry’s rushing yards.
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Ravens wrap up the AFC North with a 35-10 rout of Cleveland; Jackson surpasses 4,000 yards passing
The Baltimore Ravens clinched the AFC North for the second straight season with a 35-10 victory over the Cleveland Browns, led by Lamar Jackson’s two touchdown passes and Derrick Henry’s 70-yard drive in the fourth quarter.
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Beyoncé’s performance highlights Netflix’s NFL debut
Beyoncé’s halftime performance at the NFL game between the Texans and the Ravens on Christmas Day 2024 was a success, with Netflix reporting that viewers in all 50 states tuned in within minutes of the pregame show going live.
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DC leaders, NBA commissioner celebrate start of an $800M downtown arena renovation
Ted Leonsis, Adam Silver, Muriel Bowser, and other officials celebrated the start of an $800 million downtown arena renovation with a ceremonial sledgehammer-swinging, while the Washington Commanders’ future in the city remains uncertain.
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Former NFL receiver DeSean Jackson hired as the football coach at Delaware State
Former NFL receiver DeSean Jackson has been hired as the new football coach at Delaware State, joining a growing list of former NFL stars who have taken over HBCU programs in recent years.
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Sportscaster Greg Gumbel dies from cancer at age 78
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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Southeast D.C. youth embrace safety of the gym over violence of the streets
Midnight Basketball, a program sponsored by Building Bridges Across the River and the Washington Wizards, is helping to reduce violence and provide a safe place for youth in Ward 8 in Southeast Washington, D.C. to play basketball and avoid the dangers of the streets.
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Sports rewind: A look at major moments for athletes in 2024
2024 saw a number of standout moments for Black athletes and coaches in various sports, including the Africa Cup of Nations, the National Invitational Tournament, the NCAA Track and Field Championships, the Paris 2024 Olympics, and the World Series.
