One of the first moves of Washington Redskins number one draft choice Robert Griffin III is an act that combines self-preservation with the profit motive. He has signed an endorsement contract with EvoShield and will enhance his on-field armor with “Gel-to-Shell,” padding designed to allow athletes to custom fit protective equipment to their bodies. The […]
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NBA’s Final Four Set
The National Basketball Association (NBA) secured its final four championship playoff teams with Boston’s 85-75 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on May 26. The Celtics will travel to South Beach to visit the Miami Heat (less injured forward Chris Bosh) who secured their final four entrance late last week as they vanquished the Indiana Pacers […]
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NFL Players Union Sues Owners for ‘Secret Salary Cap’ in 2010
The National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) has filed a federal lawsuit against the league and its owners, alleging that the owners conspired to set a “secret salary cap” for the year of 2010, according to reports. According to ESPN the players union will attempt to prove that the league’s owner colluded to establish a […]
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Shaq Scratches His Name from Orlando Magic GM Short List
National Basketball Association former superstar center Shaquille O’Neal May 24 denied having any interest in becoming general manager of the Orlando Magic, the team where he made his pro basketball debut in 1992. The 20-year veteran, who holds five NBA championship rings, said he considered the current prospect but has no interest. “When I first […]
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Griffin III Leads Redskins in First Summer Workouts
If Robert Griffin III is going to lead the Washington Redskins this upcoming season, the process is going to start this summer. Griffin opened up Washington’s first practice of the summer in the team’s offseason training activities, also known as OTAs, on May 21. Griffin impressed onlookers at the team’s training facilities as he took […]
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UDC Coach Jay Butler to Host 2nd Annual Basketball Camp
University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball coach Lester “Jay” Butler will host his second annual basketball camp for boys and girls ages 7 through 17 this summer at UDC Gym. Butler will conduct two sessions: Monday, June 25 to Friday, June 29 and Monday, July 30 to Friday, August 3. More information, including […]
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AFRO Sports Desk Faceoff: Should Heat Dismantle Big Three?
With the Miami Heat reeling in their series against the suddenly dangerous Indiana Pacers, the basketball world is spinning. All-Star forward Chris Bosh is sidelined with an injury, fellow All-Star Dwyane Wade isn’t playing up to par, and LeBron James is struggling to both piece the team together and put them on his back. Should […]
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Morgan State Mourns Death of Former Basketball Player Gene Johnson
Former Morgan State basketball player Gene Johnson died in his sleep on May 16 while at his home in Hagerstown, Md., according to school officials. Johnson was 24. The exact cause of Johnson’s death has not yet been confirmed, according to Morgan State’s Sports Information Office. Reports said emergency medical officials were called to his […]
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Bethune-Cookman Women Win Third Straight MEAC Softball Title
Bethune-Cookman College’s (BCC) softball team won its third straight Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) championship after edging Florida A&M University (FAMU), 2-1, in the title game on May 12 in Ormond Beach, Fla. The Lady Wildcats have won eight total MEAC titles; they won five straight conference championships from 2000 to 2004 before winning three straight […]
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Washington Redskins to Celebrate 80th Anniversary
Perhaps no team in the National Football League (NFL) is as storied as Washington, D.C.’s own Washington Redskins. So the team will celebrate 80 years of tenure in the NFL this upcoming season with Nike throwback jerseys and a season-long campaign titled “Hail to our Fans.” “It is an honor to celebrate the Redskins’ rich […]
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AFRO Sports Desk Faceoff: With Third MVP in Hand, Will LeBron Silence Skeptics With an NBA Title?
The National Basketball Association (NBA) made Miami Heat forward LeBron James May 11 just the eighth player in league history to win a third Most Valuable Player trophy, placing the player formerly known as “The Chosen One” in elite company. James now joins Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls, Bill Russell and Larry Bird of […]
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Bosh Out of Heat-Pacers Game 1 with Ab Injury
MIAMI (AP) — Heat center Chris Bosh was ruled out of the second half of the opening game of Miami’s Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday because of what the team called a lower abdominal injury. Ronny Turiaf started the second half in Bosh’s place. Turiaf played only seven minutes in […]