By The Associated Press Formula One’s governing body inspected Lewis Hamilton’s jewelry before the seven-time champion was cleared to practice March 3 ahead of the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix. Hamilton has clashed with governing body FIA over a jewelry ban enacted last year and indicated he had piercings that cannot be removed. He received an […]
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DMV 48 Men of Power honor boxing great Rahman Ali
By Deborah Bailey, Contributing Editor Black History Month ends with a rousing knock out as the DMV 48 Men of Power honored boxing great Rahman Ali, only brother of Muhammed Ali at a festive and spirited ceremony Feb. 24. Program host, Dr. Renee Allen, welcomed DMV luminaries and fans from the corporate, philanthropic, sports, entertainment […]
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That’s an error: NYC road sign is spelled ‘Jakie’ Robinson
by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK (AP) — New York City’s Department of Transportation swung and missed with a road sign for the Jackie Robinson Parkway that spelled the baseball Hall of Famer’s first name as “Jakie.” The sign spotted Sunday in Queens featured a picture of Robinson, Major League Baseball’s first African American player in the […]
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Towson University is trying to get ahead of the lure of sports betting
By JULIAN ESAU BASENA and DEREK OHRINGER, Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism | Howard Center for Investigative Journalism, Capital News Service When Towson University students pick up their phones on campus and open a designated app, they may see an ad seeking to teach them about responsible gambling. The in-app banner ad, sent at […]
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On game day, sports betting is the new normal for some Colorado fans
By KEVIN MCNULTY, Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism | Howard Center for Investigative Journalism, Capital News Service Colorado legalized sports betting in 2020. And the University of Colorado was ready to capitalize. Kevin McNulty reports. This story was produced by The Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism and the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism […]
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Buzzy sports betting posts appeal to Gen Z social media audience
By SHANNON SCOVEL and SYDNEE SINGLETARY, Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism | Howard Center for Investigative Journalism, Capital News Service On Sept. 10, PointsBet posted a SpongeBob SquarePants meme showing a cartoon character holding a “To-Do List” of current and former injured football players, including University of Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers. The caption of […]
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Day three of the 2023 CIAA Tournament leaves fans on edge
By AFRO Staff Day three of the 2023 CIAA Tournament was a nailbiter for fans in Downtown Baltimore. The men of Lincoln University met the Virginia State University Trojans on Feb. 24. Lincoln University pulled out a win. According to information released by CIAA officials, “the number six seed Lincoln Lions shot 51-percent from the […]
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2023 CIAA Tournament: day two wrap up
By AFRO Staff Day two of the 2023 CIAA Tournament was full of excitement for those who flocked to Baltimore for a second day of games and activities on Wed., Feb. 22. Some of the top historically Black colleges and universities faced off on the court, while historically Black organizations like Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity […]
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A magical visit: NBA Hall of Famer and Sodexo Chairman Magic Johnson visits Morgan State University
By Raven Roberts, Special to the AFRO On the morning of Feb. 20 local reporters lined the commons of Morgan State University (Morgan) in anticipation of the arrival of former professional basketball star and current SodexoMagic Chairman, Magic Johnson. Morgan students, faculty and local residents alike swarmed the campus, in hopes of securing an autograph, […]
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CIAA Tournament draws top athletes and fans from around the country
By AFRO Staff The 2023 CIAA Tournament returned to Baltimore from Feb. 21 to 25. The CFG Bank Arena in Downtown Baltimore was full of activity as the nation’s premier Black athletes met on the court. The CFG Bank Arena, formerly Royal Farms Arena, is newly renovated and opened its doors for the first time […]
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CIAA Tournament returns to Baltimore
By AFRO Staff Fans of historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) from around the nation converged on Baltimore this week for the 2023 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Tournament. HBCU athletes, cheerleaders and mascots left it all on the court as they faced off with some of the country’s top athletes.
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Fox pit reporter Sims a symbol of NASCAR’s diversity goals
By Dan Gelston, AP Sports Writer When Josh Sims reports on NASCAR this season, the stock car series these days – from the garage to the grandstands to top brass – looks more like him. Yes, Sims takes pride in the fact that he will become the first Black pit reporter for the Daytona 500 […]