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.
Category: Sports
Posted inD.C Sports
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.
Posted inCollege
Howard dominates Morehouse in third straight HBCU NY Classic victory
The Howard Bison defeated the Morehouse Tigers 35-21 in the HBCU NY Classic, with the Bison dominating on special teams and in the run game, while the Tigers dropped to 0-3.
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New pro football team, Baltimore Lightning, to hold tryoutsÂ
The Baltimore Lightning, a new professional football team in Baltimore, will hold open tryouts for its 2025 season on September 14, 2024 at New Town High School in Owings Mills, Md, with the team aiming to bridge the gap in international professional football by delivering the highest level of American Football.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Fight For Children prepares D.C. youth for school year on Youth Sports Day
Fight For Children hosted a Youth Sports Day on Aug. 24, providing free backpacks, school supplies, haircuts, and access to recreational activities and resources to improve the lives of youths in the Washington D.C. area.
Posted inTV and Film
LeBron James Family Foundation inspires a blueprint for community empowerment
The LeBron James Family Foundation has become a national model for athletes, entertainers and politicians, providing comprehensive support to over 1,400 students in the Akron area and redefining the concepts of family and community.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Nick Arrington, hometown reality star, throws out the first pitch at Nationals stadium
Nick Arrington, a prominent cast member on Bravo network’s “Summer House: Martha\’s Vineyard”, threw out the ceremonial first pitch for the Nationals versus Chicago Cubs game on Aug. 30, celebrating HBCU/Divine Nine Day.
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Orioles to host HBCU night fundraiser at Camden Yards
The Baltimore Orioles are celebrating HBCUs and BGLOs on Sept. 6 with special performances from Morgan State University’s marching band and Bowie State’s marching band, and will donate five dollars from every ticket sold to an HBCU initiative.
Posted inOlympics 2024 Coverage
Cringy moves and a White b-girl’s durag prompt questions about Olympic breaking’s authenticity
The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris featured a breaking competition with American artist Snoop Dogg, Australian b-girl Raygun, and Lithuanian b-girl Nicka, who all brought their unique styles and backgrounds to the event.
Posted inOlympics 2024 Coverage
Paris is closing out the 2024 Olympics with a star-studded show
Paris closed out two-and-a-half weeks of Olympic sports and emotion with a boisterous, star-studded show in France’s national stadium, handing over hosting duties for the Summer Games to the next city in line: Los Angeles in 2028.
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Many American athletes and their families resorted to GoFundMe to make it to Paris Olympics
Athletes from various countries have used crowdfunding to help pay for their costs to prepare for the 2024 Olympics and compete in Paris, raising over $2 million worldwide.
