More than 30 African-American athletes left the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London with new gold medals, including fan favorites like gymnast Gabrielle Douglas and runners Allyson Felix and Sonya Richards-Ross. While some of the Black gold medalists may show up in future Olympic Games, others will never share another Olympics spotlight. for a chance […]
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Singers Chris Brown, Wale Join NBA Stars at Goodman League Classic
Washington, D.C.’s favorite summer basketball league took over Dr. Henry Wise High School in Upper Marlboro, Md. on Aug. 19 during the 2012 Goodman League Round Ball Classic. Sponsored by DTLR and hosted by Antonio the Cuban Cigar Smoker of WKYS 93.9 FM radio, the Goodman League put on a show for fans as the […]
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Coppin State’s Shield-Gadson to Chair NCAA Minorities Unit
Coppin State University Sports Media Relations recently announced that Coppin State Deputy Athletic Director Alecia Shields-Gadson has been appointed the new chairperson for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Minority Opportunities and Interests Committee during the committee’s annual conference in Indianapolis. According to Coppin State’s Sports Information Director Roger McAfee, for three years Shields-Gadson has […]
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Howard Shows Improvement in Pre-Season Scrimmage
Following last week’s initial intra-squad scrimmage, the first week of football action for Howard University’s football team, head coach Gary Harrell expressed his displeasure with some of the mistakes and lack of discipline with the overall offense and especially with the offensive line. He said that the mission in practice this week would be “cleaning […]
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Redskins Fall Short Against Chicago
The Washington Redskins came close to a late-game comeback, but fell just short to the Chicago Bears, 33-31, on Aug. 18 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill. Here’s how the ‘Skins played against Chicago… Last week, Redskins rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III excited fans with a stellar start in a win against the Buffalo Bills. […]
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Ravens Fall to Detroit
The Baltimore Ravens took the field for their second game of the 2012 NFL preseason, falling to the Detroit Lions, 20-12, on Aug. 17 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md. Here’s how preseason Game Two against the Lions played out… Baltimore’s starters make-up for last week’s slow start The Ravens’ starting units, both offensive […]
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Gabby Splurges at McDonald’s, Scolded by First Lady
Olympic gold medal gymnast Gabby Douglas was pleasantly surprised when she appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno alongside First Lady Michelle Obama. The trio chatted about Douglas’ excitement of being on the show and her thoughts on the competition. “I never thought I’d be doing the show with the first lady, or even […]
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Chad Johnson Cut by Dolphins, Divorced by Wife
Veteran National Football League (NFL) wide receiver Chad Johnson was released from the Miami Dolphins following his recent arrest for allegedly head-butting his new wife, Evelyn Lozada, during the evening of Aug. 11. The Associated Press reported Johnson was arrested in Broward County, Fla., charged with simple domestic battery, a misdemeanor charge, and released on […]
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Durant, James Lead U.S. to Gold Medal Victory over Spain
Forward Kevin Durant led all scorers with 30 points as the U.S. men’s basketball team won its second straight Olympic gold medal, beating Spain, 107-100 on Aug. 12 during the 2012 Summer Games in London. The U.S. had to fight hard for the gold as Spain challenged them through the first three quarters. Spain had […]
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The Only U.S. Referee to Officiate in London Games is a Female
African-American basketball referee Felicia Grinter won’t win an Olympic gold medal, but her officiating skills have helped her claim a place in history. Grinter, who has been officiating basketball games for more than 20 years, was chosen as a referee for this summer’s Olympic basketball games in London, where she served as the only referee […]
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Bolt Powers Jamaica to 4×100-Meter Gold
Usain Bolt renewed his claim as the world’s fastest man, powering Jamaica to yet another track and field gold medal by anchoring his country’s 4×100-meter relay team in its victory on Aug. 11 during the Summer Olympic Games in London. Bolt now owns six career Olympic gold medals, with three won in 2008 and three […]
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Morgan State Men’s Basketball Squad Starts Season Early in Bahamas
Morgan State University’s men’s basketball team will start their upcoming season earlier than usual as they travel to Nassau, Bahamas for a series of exhibition games against international talent. According to MSU Sports Information Director Leonard Haynes, the Bears will spend six days in the Bahamas, from Aug. 13 through Aug. 18. The team will […]