The Baltimore Ravens selected Nate Wiggins from Clemson University with the 30th pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, a speedy cornerback with the potential to add versatility to the Ravens’ defense.
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Rajah Caruth finds victory lane as NASCAR profile grows
Rajah Caruth, a 21-year-old student at Winston-Salem State University, has become the third Black driver to win one of NASCAR’s three national series, after winning the 2024 Victoria’s Voice Foundation 200.
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Orioles start season on a high note
The Baltimore Orioles are off to a hot start this season, led by their top offensive players and ace pitcher Corbin Burnes, with Jackson Holliday, Colton Cowser, and Gunnar Henderson leading the way.
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Howard University collaborates with Spotify to create “1619: The College Edition” podcast
Howard University partnered with Spotify to host a listening session to highlight the launch of “1619: The College Edition” podcast, in which students unpack what they have gleaned from their study of “The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story”, under the direction of its author, Pulitzer Prize winner, Emmy winner and investigative reporter Nikole Hannah-Jones.
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Fisk University’s Morgan Price becomes 1st HBCU gymnast to win national title
Morgan Price, a Fisk University gymnast, became the first African American gymnast to win the all-around title at the 2024 USAG Women’s Collegiate Gymnastics Nationals in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
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Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation and Exelon Foundation join forces to open 81 STEM centers
The Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation and the Exelon Foundation have committed $3 million over three years to open 81 STEM centers in elementary and middle schools across the East Coast, aiming to expose underserved youth to STEM education.
Posted inD.C Sports
Fans share their views about the Wizards and the Caps remaining in D.C.
The Wizards and Caps are staying in D.C., providing jobs and bringing crowds to the city, and upgrades to Capital One Arena are expected to attract better players and appeal to the younger generation.
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Fans, business owners, city officials celebrate as Wizards, Caps decide to remain in D.C.
Monumental Sports & Entertainment has reached an agreement with the District of Columbia to keep the Wizards and Capitals in downtown D.C. until 2050, with financial support from the District totaling $515 million over the next three years to modernize Capital One Arena and expand its business and hospitality operations.
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Coach Dawn Staley in spotlight after Gamecocks capture NCAA Division I national basketball championship
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley and her team celebrated a historic 87-75 victory over Iowa to capture a NCAA Division I national championship, making Staley the first black coach to win three NCAA titles and first Division I black coach to go undefeated in a season.
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Baseball Hall of Fame to honor Hank Aaron with statue unveiling; U.S. Postal Service to issue commemorative stamp
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is unveiling a bronze statue of Hank Aaron to celebrate the anniversary of his record-breaking 715th home run, and the U.S. Postal Service is issuing a commemorative Forever stamp to celebrate his life and career.
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O.J. Simpson: A Polarizing Figure’s Final Chapter
O.J. Simpson, a name etched in American sports and entertainment, has passed away at the age of 76, having experienced triumphs, controversies, and a rollercoaster ride through the justice system, with his legacy a study in contrasts of unparalleled athletic achievement marred by allegations of violence and legal entanglements.
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University of Maryland Terps share practice field with Morgan State Bears ahead of “Baltimore Day”
Morgan State and Maryland partnered for a split-practice on April 6 in honor of “Baltimore Day”, bringing together two major programs from different divisions to share the field and celebrate the local community.