After an excellent 3-0 start to the season, the Bowie State Bulldogs have now lost two straight games, including a 28-21 loss in overtime to the Virginia State University (VSU) Trojans on Oct. 1 in Ettrick, VA. The Bulldogs had nevertheless been competitive in a tightly contested game that was tied at 21 after four […]
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Howard U. Rushes to a 34-14 Victory Over Savannah State
After falling short to the Morgan State Bears 14-9 last week at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium, the Howard Bison redeemed themselves with a 34-14 road victory over Savannah State at Ted Wright Stadium in Savannah, Ga. on Oct. 1. Freshman quarterback Greg McGhee put in another strong performance with 152 passing yards and three touchdown […]
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Redskins Edge Rams, 17-10, Advancing to 3-1
The Washington Redskins advanced to a 3-1 record for the first time since 2008 after edging the St. Louis Rams, 17-10, on Oct. 2 in St. Louis. The NFC East division leaders harassed the Rams on defense, sacking second-year quarterback Sam Bradford six times, twice in the fourth quarter. Bradford was held to just 164 […]
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No NBA Deal after Day of Salary Cap Talks
NEW YORK (AP) — With a month until the NBA season, players and owners don’t sound much closer to a labor deal than they did when the lockout began. They’re so far apart on money they decided to leave it alone Saturday and focused mainly on the salary cap. They couldn’t solve that one, either. […]
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North Carolina A&T Runs by Morgan State, 24-3
The Morgan State (MSU) Bears came into an Oct. 1 home game at Hughes Stadium with two straight wins and an urge to improve their offense and maintain their steady defense against a dangerous North Carolina A&T University Aggies squad. Unfortunately for the Bears, Mike Mayhew had other plans. The Aggies’ junior running back had […]
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Walter Payton Unsweetened
An unauthorized biography of NFL legend Walter Payton is causing quite a stir raising an image of the deceased hall of famer as a drug abuser and adulterer. Excerpts of the book, “Sweetness: The Enigmatic Life of Walter Payton,” were published in this week’s edition of Sports Illustrated. In one passage, author Jeff Pearlman details […]
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Vince Young Impersonator Arrested
A D.C. area man accused of impersonating Vince Young, backup quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles, was arrested and charged with felony fraud Sept. 23. Prince Georges County Police said Stephan Pittman, 33, of Fort Washington was wanted for seeking money from women in the District and Prince George’s County on the pretense of raising funds […]
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South Carolina State Ranked No. 1, as Usual
South Carolina State is once again the undisputed No. 1 team in HBCU Football. The Bulldogs were No. 1 in last week’s media poll and No. 2 in the coaches’ poll, but with Jackson State’s 21-14 loss to Alabama State, the Bulldogs moved to the top spot in the coaches’ poll. South Carolina State received […]
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AFRO Sports Faceoff: Which NFL Team is the Most Impressive/Biggest Disappointment So Far?
Week Three of the 2011 NFL season has already come and gone, yet the AFRO Sports Desk hasn’t had one Faceoff debating the action of America’s favorite professional sport. Weird, isn’t it? Not as weird as some of the shocking final scores and upsets that occurred around the league this past Sunday, Sept. 25. After […]
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Ravens Fly High Over Rams, 37-7
The Baltimore Ravens didn’t let last week’s disappointing loss to the Tennessee Titans linger too long as they blew out the St. Louis Rams, 37-7 on the road at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri, in week 3 on Sept. 25. The Ravens showed off their new explosive passing game, ripping the Rams’ […]
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Bears Fend off Bison, 14-9, in Urban League Classic
The Howard Bison had their chances, but every time they came close, the Morgan State Bears would slam the door shut. Morgan State defeated Howard 14-9 at the 40th annual Urban League Classic MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sept. 24 in front of an exuberant crowd. Spurred by freshman linebacker Michael Dallas’ 20-yard fumble […]
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Howard & Morgan Take Rivalry North to a Big Stage in the Big Apple
The sporting rivalry between Baltimore and Washington, D.C. has grown with each passing season, whether in summer basketball or preseason NFL football between the Redskins and Ravens. The local rivalry is especially alive and well in college football, and when it comes to the Howard Bison and Morgan State Bears, the two biggest HBCUs in […]