(January 2, 2013 UPDATED) Baltimore Ravens star linebacker Ray Lewis told reporters during a team practice on Jan. 2 that he plans on ending his 17-year career following the end of the playoffs. “This will be my last ride,” he said. “It’s time to create a new legacy.” Lewis, 37, hasn’t played a game in […]
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Morris’ Record-Setting Performance Leads Redskins to Division Title over Dallas
Washington Redskins rookie running back Alfred Morris ran for 200 yards and three touchdowns to help his team beat the Dallas Cowboys, 28-18, and claim the NFC East crown Dec. 31 at FedEx Field in Landover, Md. The win earned the Redskins their first trip to the NFC playoffs since the 2007 season, and also […]
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University of San Diego Edges Morgan State
Three Morgan State players scored double digits in points, but the Bears fell short against the University of San Diego Toreros in a 66-63 non-conference loss Dec. 29. Morgan gave it their best shot and kept the contest tight throughout the first half. The Toreros and the Bears exchanged leads 13 times throughout the game, […]
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Queens College Tops Bowie State in Double Overtime
Bowie State University (BSU) sophomore guards Bria Robinson and Channell Mackey combined for 30 points, but Queens College senior guard Bria Jackson’s 49 points—including a buzzer-beater to force overtime—led the Knights to a 72-71 come from behind, double-overtime victory Dec. 29 in Queens, N.Y. Queens was outmanned from the start with only eight players in […]
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Slow Start Dooms Howard against Boston U.
Howard University missed its first nine shots of the game, falling behind the Boston University (BU) Terriers early and never recovering en route to a 71-44 loss in the consolation round of the UCF Holiday Classic on Dec. 29 at the UCF Arena in Orlando, Fla. The Terriers (6-7) jumped out to a 9-0 lead […]
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Bengals Win Season Finale over Ravens
Cincinnati Bengals lineman Carlos Dunlap intercepted a pass by Ravens quarterback Tyrod Taylor and returned the ball for a defensive touchdown, helping Cincinnati beat Baltimore, 23-17, Dec. 30 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The game was largely meaningless, with both teams in the AFC playoff picture, the Bengals locked into the sixth seed, […]
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Washington Goes 1-2 in Final Matchups of 2012
It was a short week for the Washington Wizards, and three games in seven days with Christmas Eve and Christmas Day off gave the team some extra pep in their step. Matchups against Cleveland star Kyrie Irving and a tough Chicago Bulls defense highlighted the week, which saw Washington go 1-2. But for the lowly […]
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Serena Williams Speaks Out on Fellow Competitor’s Imitation
Serena Williams has spoken out about fellow tennis player Caroline Wozniacki’s irreverent parody of Williams’ curves, saying she was not bothered by the joke. Wozniacki, a former no. 1-ranked player from Denmark, set off a firestorm when she poked fun at Williams’ impressive physical assets by stuffing her shirt and skirt during an exhibition match […]
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Coppin Steam Rolled by Iowa
Three players for Coppin State scored nine points each as the Eagles were steam rolled by non-conference opponent Iowa, 80-50, on Dec. 22 in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa (11-2 overall) took control of the game from the very start, using three runs that came early in the contest to build a very comfortable lead over […]
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Washington Drops Four Straight to Run Losing Streak to Seven
At the one-quarter mark of the National Basketball Association (NBA) season the Washington Wizards are still trying to figure things out. But while the team is busy trying to understand defensive rotations and work out minutes among the remaining players, the team is still losing and losing and losing. Washington dropped four games in a […]
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‘Skins Escape Late Eagles Surge, Sustain Hold on First Place
With rookie quarterback sensation Robert Griffin III back in the lineup, the Washington Redskins topped the Philadelphia Eagles 27-20 at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field Dec. 23 to maintain their lead in the busy NFC East. Washington (9-6) has a chance to clinch the division and claim a home playoff game with a win Dec. 28 […]
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Revived Ravens Offense Stages Lopsided Win over Giants
BALTIMORE–Joe Flacco completed 25-of-36 passes for 309 yards and three touchdowns scored as the Baltimore Ravens knocked off the New York Giants, 33-14, in a non-conference matchup on Dec. 23 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md. The Ravens had already clinched a playoff seed Dec. 16 when archrival Pittsburgh Steelers lost to the Dallas […]
