DAEGU, South Korea (AP) — Usain Bolt again did the unbelievable when it mattered most in the 100 meters. This time, no gold medal or world record, but a false start and straight elimination from the world championships in a race he has regally reigned over for three years. In a stunning few seconds, Bolt’s […]
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Update: FBI Now Hunting Former Wizards, Javaris Crittenton–Charged in Death
ATLANTA (AP) — The Federal Bureau of Investigation is helping police in Atlanta and Los Angeles search for a former NBA player wanted for murder. FBI Special Agent Steve Emmett in Atlanta told The Associated Press on Sunday that the agency is involved as police look for Javaris Crittenton. Authorities say Crittenton is charged in […]
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ESPN Sparks Controversy, Asking “What If Michael Vick Were White?”
Popular sports giant ESPN drew the ire of fans this week after it ran an online article headlined “What if Michael Vick Were White?” on the front page of its football section. The article, which featured a re-digitalized picture of Vick with a White face, was quickly removed before being reposted Aug. 24. The story […]
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LSU Quarterback Jordan Jefferson and Teammate Suspended Following Bar Fight
LSU senior quarterback Jordan Jefferson and sophomore linebacker Josh Johns were suspended from the team indefinitely after they were arrested Aug. 19 on charges stemming from a fight at a Baton Rouge, La. bar, according to reports. The Associated Press reported that Jefferson and Johns turned themselves into police after warrants were issued for their […]
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L.A.’s Drew League Seeks Kobe Bryant for Rematch with D.C.’s Goodman League
Los Angeles’ Drew League may bring some star power to their hotly-anticipated rematch with Washington, D.C.’s Goodman League, seeking the services of Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant. Drew League commissioner Dino Smiley told the AFRO Aug. 20 that a rematch of the two streetball leagues has been scheduled for Sept. 10 in Los Angeles. […]
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Former Wizard Crittenton Charged With Murder
Atlanta police said a former Georgia Tech basketball star who went on to play in the National Basketball Association has been charged with murder after a woman was shot on an Atlanta street. Police spokesman Carlos Campos says police have secured a murder warrant for the arrest of Javaris Crittenton in connection with the shooting […]
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Ravens, Redskins Make Solid Impressions in Third Preseason Game
In their last tune-up before the start of the regular season, the starting lineups of both the Baltimore Ravens and Washington Redskins made strong impressions, as the ‘Skins took a 21-14 lead into halftime before the Ravens’ backups rallied for a 34-31 win August 25 at M&T Bank Stadium. The third game of the NFL […]
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Georgetown Closes Out China Tour with Win Over Chinese Taipei National Team
Georgetown men’s Head Basketball Coach John Thompson III said he wanted his young team to learn things about themselves on their trip to China and to find out who they were as a team. In Tuesday’s final game of an 11-day trip to China, Thompson said he thought the Hoyas worked hard and found a way […]
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Bison Offense Impresses Coach Harrell as Season Approaches
Howard first-year Head Coach Gary Harrell said last week that he believes his defensive unit led by all-MEAC linebacker Keith Pough was more aggressive and ahead of the learning curve than his offensive unit during practice sessions. But after a team scrimmage held on Aug. 20, Coach Harrell said the offense has improved enough to […]
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Cardinals’ Fitzgerald Inks Largest Deal in Franchise History
It has long been understood around the National Football League that Arizona Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald is one of the top wideouts in the league. Now, he’ll be paid like it. On Aug. 20, the Cardinals made the eighth-year pro out of Pittsburgh the highest-paid receiver in the NFL with an eight-year extension that could […]
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Capital Punishment–Goodman Edges L.A.’s Drew League
When the George C. Goodman Summer Basketball League of Southeast, D.C. and Drew League of Los Angeles first officially agreed to play against each other in the District, both league commissioners guaranteed it would be the most exciting sports event of the summer. Well, it’s safe to say they didn’t disappoint as 1,500 fans crammed […]
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Beck Beckons as New Starting QB in Redskins’ Upbeat Training Camp
The Washington Redskins training camp is winding down but their quarterback race is heating up. One week after a solid performance against the Pittsburgh Steelers, incumbent signal caller Rex Grossman found himself on the outs this week as John Beck emerged in the starting position. Beck received some reps with the first team offense this […]