Tennis star Serena Williams captured the 41st title of her career by beating out Victoria Azarenka for the Madrid Open championship on May 13 in Madrid, Spain. Azarenka was the top-ranked player in the tournament, but Williams, 30, still overpowered her, 6-1, 6-3, winning her 13th consecutive match on a clay tennis court. Azarenka struggled […]
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Kyrie Irving to be Named NBA Rookie of the Year
Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving is expected to be named National Basketball Association (NBA) Rookie of the Year by the league on May 14. ESPN, citing sources familiar with the voting process, said that the 20-year-old Australian-American out of Duke University will become just the fourth overall No. 1 draft pick throughout the last […]
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The Outcome of the 2012 NBA Playoffs
With the Miami Heat, San Antonio Spurs, Los Angeles Lakers, Oklahoma City Thunder, Los Angeles Clippers and Boston Celtics still alive in the 2012 National Basketball Association (NBA) postseason, this year’s playoffs are sure to be a thrill. Each team possesses elements of star power, excellent coaching and regular season success but only the Heat […]
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UDC’s 4×400 Meter Relay Team Highlights Trip to College Park
The University of the District of Columbia’s track and field team highlighted its trip to University of Maryland-College Park with a first place finish in the 4×400 meter relay race at the Kehoe Twilight Meet on May 3. Junior Calister Jones, sophomore Kaydian Jones, freshman Kimoy Mais and senior Kaneesha Hollis teamed up to form […]
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Coppin State Ends Morgan State’s Season with 4-1 Win
The 2012 softball season came to an end for Morgan State on May 6, as the visiting Coppin State Eagles defeated the Lady Bears, 4-1 in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) North Division game at Lois T. Murray Field in Baltimore, Md. Morgan State’s loss, which gave Coppin State a 2-1 series win, was the […]
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Norfolk State Wins Men’s MEAC Track and Field Championship; Hampton Takes Women’s Title
The Norfolk State University (NSU) men’s track and field team won its seventh straight Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Outdoor Track and Field Championship after dominating at the Irwin Belk Track on the campus of North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro, N.C. May 3 through May 5. NSU earned 145.50 total points for the lead, […]
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Wizards Weekly–18: Closing-out the 2011-12 Season
The Washington Wizards closed the 2011-2012 season on a six-game winning streak, fueling optimism as the team heads into the summer after a forgettable campaign. With consecutive wins over Charlotte, Cleveland and Miami, the Wizards issued double-digit victories over their remaining three opponents. It was a dizzying season for the Wizards, who finished 20-46 and […]
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Mayweather Remains Undefeated after Thriller Fight with Cotto
Floyd Mayweather Jr. remained undefeated after shining in what was perhaps the most exciting fight of his long career, beating junior middleweight champion Migel Cotto with a unanimous decision in 12 rounds May 5 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Known as a master boxing technician, Mayweather Jr. (43-0) usually boxes circles around his opponents, often leaving […]
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AFRO Sports Desk Faceoff: Will Ravens Reign Without Suggs?
A cloud of doubt formed over the Baltimore Ravens when news broke the week of April 30 that star linebacker/defensive end Terrell Suggs had ruptured his Achilles Heel, throwing the team’s 2012 chances into doubt. Suggs captured Defensive Player of the Year honors last season, and helped propel the Ravens to the AFC title game. […]
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Minnesota Vikings Cut Caleb King after Arrest
The Minnesota Vikings gave running back Caleb King the boot just days after the athlete was arrested for brutally beating a man at a friend’s birthday party. According to Fox News Minneapolis affiliate KMSP, King, 24, was arrested in the early morning hours of April 28 in Oak Grove, Minn. A police report claimed that […]
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Bowie State University Hosts 1st Annual Gold Classic
(Bowie, Md.) ? Bowie State University will host its First Annual Bulldog Golf Classic on May 10 at the Country Club at Woodmore in Mitchellville, Md. Proceeds from this event will support the BSU athletic program including weight room renovations and scholarships. “Our goal to excel in academics and athletics is our number one priority. […]
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AFRO Sports Desk Faceoff: How Far Will Bulls Go Without Derrick Rose?
Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose suffered a season-ending ACL tear in the opening game of a series against the Philadelphia 76ers April 29, putting his team in a familiar position. Without Rose, Chicago went 18-9 this season, but how far can the top-seeded Bulls advance in the NBA playoffs without last year’s MVP? Perry Green […]