In a series of recent interviews with The Associated Press about head injuries, 23 of 44 NFL players — slightly more than half — say they would try to hide a concussion and stay in a game rather than pull themselves out. Players generally indicated they are more aware now of the possible long-term effects […]
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Knicks Edge Celtics, 106-104, in Christmas Day Opener
The NBA officially tipped off its regular season with a Christmas Day thriller as the New York Knicks edged the Boston Celtics, 106-104, on Dec. 25 at Madison Square Garden in New York, N.Y. The Knicks took control of the game early on, leaping out to an 18-point lead in the second quarter. But the […]
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Rose, Bulls Hold Off Lakers in Christmas Evening Special
Reigning National Basketball Association (NBA) MVP Derrick Rose scored 22 points, including the game-winning shot in the last 20 seconds, as the Chicago Bulls barely escaped with an 88-87 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Christmas evening at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif. Both teams gave fans a game to remember for […]
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Ravens Hold Off Cleveland, 20-14, to Finish Undefeated at Home
The Baltimore Ravens successfully bounced back from last week’s debacle with a 20-14 victory over the Cleveland Browns Dec. 24 at M&T Bank Stadium in downtown Baltimore, Md. The Ravens were humiliated on national television in a blowout loss to the San Diego Chargers on Dec. 18. But as they’ve done so many times in […]
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Wounded ‘Skins Fall Prey to Lifeless Vikings
The 3-12 Minnesota Vikings showed that even without its star running back and starting quarterback, they’re still better than the Washington Redskins. Washington fell to 5-10 in a 33-26 home loss at FedEx Field on Dec. 24 in one of the most bizarre games of a ruined season. They lost to a team that was […]
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Howard Holds Off Tough Delaware in 88-83 OT Win
Howard’s two lead guards–junior Calvin Thompson and senior Glenn Andrews–combined for 13 points in overtime to help the Bison men’s basketball team defeat the University of Delaware, 88-83 in a non-conference game Dec. 22 at Burr Gymnasium in Washington, D.C. The win snapped a four-game losing streak for the Bison while the Blue Hens saw […]
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Georgetown Defense Frustrates Memphis in 70-59 Win
Georgetown’s impressive performance in its 70-59 win over Memphis was a frustrating affair for the defending Conference-USA champions Dec. 22 at Verizon Center in Washington, D.C.. The 16th ranked Hoyas (10-1) led by as many as 20 in the second half of the rematch of their November win over Memphis in Maui. The Tigers on […]
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Boxtorow Names HBCU Football Players of the Year
The Boxtorow National HBCU Football Annual Awards were announced at the HBCU All-Star Gala Banquet held at the Westin Peachtree Hotel in downtown Atlanta on December 16. Jackson State quarterback Casey Therriault received the Offensive Player of the Year award. The senior from Wyoming Park, Mich. was named the 2011 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Offensive […]
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Boxer Floyd Mayweather Gets 90 Jail Days in Vegas Case
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. was sentenced Wednesday to 90 days in a Las Vegas jail after pleading guilty to a reduced battery domestic violence charge and no contest to two harassment charges. The 34-year-old Mayweather also was ordered to complete 100 hours of community service and pay a $2,500 fine. The […]
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Howard’s Saadia Doyle Named MEAC Player of the Week
Howard junior forward Saadia Doyle was named Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Player of the Week after a standout performance against Wake Forest that resulted in a 63-59 victory on Dec. 18. The Atlanta, Ga. native scored 28 points along down seven rebounds, one block and one steal in the win over Wake Forest at Lawrence Joel […]
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AFRO Sports Faceoff: Will Chris Paul’s Acquisition Get the L.A. Clippers Back to the Playoffs?
Basketball fans are dancing in the streets in Los Angeles, but for once they’re draped in red and blue instead of purple and gold. When the Los Angeles Clippers landed Chris Paul earlier this week, the trade shifted the balance of star talent in the favor of Los Angeles’ “other” basketball team. Behind Paul and […]
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Redskins Stun Giants, 23-10
The season isn’t over for the Washington Redskins, despite their losing record. The Redskins (5-9) throttled the New York Giants, 23-10, on Dec. 18 at MetLife Stadium, sweeping their NFC East rival for the first time since 1999 and recording their first win on the road against New York (7-7) for the first time since […]