Mike Tomlin’s 19-year tenure as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers comes to an end after a disappointing playoff loss. A look at his legacy.
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Diversity still a major issue at the Winter Olympics. The US is making some strides
As the U.S. prepares for the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, its team is shaping up to be the most diverse winter roster in the nation’s history, with a growing number of Black athletes and athletes of color, particularly women, competing at the highest levels. While winter sports remain largely inaccessible and overwhelmingly White due to cost and structural barriers, athletes and officials say progress is being made, with representation in sports like bobsled, skeleton, speed skating and hockey offering both visibility and momentum for future change.
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Madison Scott: From the DMV to the WNBA
By Sabreen DawudSpecial to the AFRO Madison Scott learned she had secured her very first spot on a girls basketball team while sitting in her fourth grade at Ardmore Elementary School in Prince George’s County, Md. Now a Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) player for the Washington Mystics, Scott remembers the moment well. “The head […]
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Anthony Joshua posts his first public update since the car crash that killed two of his friends
Anthony Joshua shared his first public message since surviving a car crash in Nigeria that killed two of his close friends and team members, posting a photo with his mother and others alongside a tribute caption. The former heavyweight champion sustained minor injuries in the Dec. 29 crash near Lagos, while his strength coach Sina Ghami and trainer Latif “Latz” Ayodele were killed; the driver has since been charged as investigations continue.
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AP Source: John Harbaugh leaving the Baltimore Ravens after 18 seasons as coach
John Harbaugh is leaving the Baltimore Ravens after 18 seasons as their head coach, following a disappointing 8-9 season and playoff miss.
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Ravens have a long offseason to think about where to go next after stunning loss to Steelers
The Baltimore Ravens’ season ended in heartbreak with a 26-24 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers after rookie kicker Tyler Loop missed a potential game-winning field goal in the final minute, eliminating Baltimore from playoff contention. Despite three touchdown passes from Lamar Jackson and a strong rushing performance by Derrick Henry, defensive breakdowns, costly penalties and a late Steelers drive led by Aaron Rodgers sealed a stunning defeat and left the Ravens facing an uncertain and potentially turbulent offseason.
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Skater Emmanuel Savary sharpens routines for the 2026 U.S. Championships
Figure skater Emmanuel Savary is preparing for what may be his final appearance at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, set to begin Jan. 7, as the event plays a key role in selecting the U.S. Olympic team for 2026. After overcoming an ankle injury, Savary has regained confidence through competitive success, show skating with Ice Theatre of New York, and self-choreographed programs, while balancing his athletic career with coaching and his studies in astrophysics.
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It’s a simple call: Give Henry the ball
With the Baltimore Ravens facing a win-or-go-home showdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Jan. 4, the path forward is clear: feed Derrick Henry. After a dominant 216-yard, four-touchdown performance against Green Bay, the Ravens’ playoff hopes hinge on leaning into their bruising running identity and letting Henry carry the load in a high-stakes AFC North battle.
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Remembering Black leaders and icons who died in 2025
As 2025 ends, the AFRO honors the Black leaders, artists, and trailblazers who passed away this year. Their legacies shaped culture, politics and society, leaving a lasting impact on communities worldwide.
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Top 10 sports moments of 2025
From historic firsts to record-breaking performances, 2025 showcased Black excellence across sports. Highlights included Marcus Freeman becoming the first Black coach to reach the College Football Playoff national title game, Jalen Hurts leading the Eagles in a landmark Super Bowl matchup, Coco Gauff capturing her second Grand Slam, and trailblazing achievements by Bubba Wallace, Noah Lyles, A’ja Wilson, Mookie Betts, LeBron James and Mo’ne Davis, each cementing their place in sports history.
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Back from brink, Ravens get another chance to make playoffs next weekend
The Baltimore Ravens kept their playoff hopes alive after a dominant win over Green Bay and a timely Cleveland victory over Pittsburgh, setting up a winner-take-all AFC North showdown with the Steelers on Jan. 4. Back from the brink, Baltimore now controls its fate behind a resurgent rushing attack led by Derrick Henry, even as questions remain about Lamar Jackson’s health.
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The Commanders showed more fight during a late brawl with the Eagles than during many games
A late-game scuffle against the Eagles showed more fire than the Washington Commanders have displayed for much of their 4–11 season, but it did nothing to change a 29–18 loss that clinched Philadelphia’s second straight NFC East title. Despite a competitive first half and brief sparks of intensity, Washington’s familiar issues—defensive breakdowns, injuries and inconsistency—resurfaced as the Eagles pulled away in the second half.
