Antron Brown became the National Hot Rod Association’s (NHRA) first Black champion after he won the Top Fuel series title on Sunday. Going into the race, Brown led teammate and seven-time champion Tony Schumacher, by 67 points, but lost the first heat after his engine caught fire. Watching from the sidelines with minor burns on […]
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Wizards’ “Others” Not Performing in Stars’ Absence
Fighting the Injury Bug With stars Nene and John Wall shelved with leg and foot injuries, the rest of the Washington Wizards have found tough sledding in the opening stages of the young 2012-2013 season. A lack of star power and certified go-to guys has resulted in an 0-6 start. While disappointing, Washington has stayed […]
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Ramondo Elliott’s First-Round Knockout Highlights Jonathan Ogden Foundation Charity Boxing Event
COCKEYSVILLE, Md.–A boxing unknown was the surprise of the night at a recent charity boxing event in Cockeysville, Md., scoring a first-round knockout at the age of 32. The event was staged by Baltimore Ravens legend Jonathan Ogden to benefit his foundation for helping young people in disadvantaged communities develop self-esteem through athletics and education. […]
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Winston-Salem State Wins Second Straight CIAA Crown
Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) won its second straight Central Interscholastic Association (CIAA) title after beating Elizabeth City State, 34-19, in the championship game on Nov. 10 at Durham County Stadium in Durham, N.C. The title victory gave WSSU a perfect 11-0 record as they head into the Division II football playoffs. WSSU was able to […]
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Norfolk State Shuts Out Morgan State in Fifth Straight Bears Loss
In what has been a disastrous second half of the season, the Morgan State Bears continued to struggle as they lost their fifth straight game, getting shutout 30-0 by Norfolk State University (NSU) on Nov. 10 in Norfolk, Va. It was the first time the Bears went scoreless since being shut out by Akron University, […]
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Howard Unable to Stop Ga. Southern in Non-Conference Battle
Howard sophomore quarterback Greg McGhee had his coming out party against Georgia Southern Eagles, running for a career-high three touchdowns and passing for another, but it was not nearly enough to stop Georgia Southern and its vaunted triple option offense that rolled up record yards in a 69-26 win over Howard in a non-conference game […]
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Ravens Run Past Raiders in Record-Setting Performance
BALTIMORE–The Baltimore Ravens set a new franchise record for the most points scored in a single game as they slaughtered the Oakland Raiders, 55-20, in a non-divisional game on Nov. 11 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md. The last time Baltimore set a franchise record for points was back in 2009 when the Ravens […]
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Miami’s Dwayne Wade Generates $1.75 Million for Superstorm Relief
When famed professional athletes publicly voice their concerns on social issues, does it matter? Ask the recipients of a $1.75 million donation from National Basketball Association players and an NBA corporate owner that was triggered by a single sympathetic player. By donating his $200,000 game check Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade launched a cascade of […]
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Bowie State Falls to Elizabeth City State in Season Finale
Elizabeth City State University’s (ECSU) Daronte McNeill and Petey Boone combined for 278 yard rushing and two scores as the Vikings held on to claim a 14-13 win over Bowie State University (BSU) in the BSU Bulldogs season finale on Nov. 3 in Bowie, Md. Elizabeth City State ran 70 offensive plays from scrimmage, 65 […]
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Howard Tops Hampton in “Battle of Real HU”
It’s been a season of ups and downs for the Howard University Bison, who continue to make strides as the season winds down. Howard’s most recent high came as they trumped longtime rival the Hampton University Pirates, 10-7, claiming their first victory in the rivalry since 1995. In the classic battle of the “Real HU,” […]
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Bethune-Cookman Hands Morgan State Fourth Straight Loss
The Morgan State University Bears lost their fourth straight game, falling to the Bethune-Cookman(BCC) Wildcats, 24-13 on Nov. 3 in Daytona Beach, Fla. The Bears struggled to stop the Wildcats’ rushing attack, led by junior running back Isidore Jackson, who ran for 111 yards and a late touchdown to lead Bethune-Cookman to their fifth straight […]
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Ravens Pound Browns with Running Game Victory
The Baltimore Ravens held off the Cleveland Brown, 25-15, in a divisional battle on Nov. 4 in Cleveland, Ohio. For the Ravens (6-2), it was the 10th straight win over the Browns; they have not lost to Cleveland since head coach John Harbaugh took over the team in 2008. The Ravens leapt out to a […]