The drama between NBA star Gilbert Arenas and the mother of his three children ratcheted up another notch on Feb. 3 when he was served child support papers at halftime of the Orlando Magic’s game against the Miami Heat. According to documents obtained by the Associated Press, Laura Mendoza Govan, Arenas’ ex-girlfriend, asked for custody […]
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Howard Halts Nine-Game Losing Skid
The Howard Bison men’s basketball team put together a multiple-game winning streak for the first time this season after edging Delaware State University, 70-67, on Jan. 31 at Burr Gymnasium in Washington, D.C. It was one of Howard’s few wins, yet the most impressive this year as all five Bison starters scored double-digits in points […]
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NFC Blasts AFC, 55-41, in ’11 NFL Pro Bowl
The 2011 NFL Pro Bowl featured some of the National Football League’s elite players, but it appears the National Football Conference (NFC) has the edge in talent at least for this year, blasting the American Football Conference (AFC) 55-41 Jan . 30 at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii. The AFC roster included a pair of the best quarterbacks in […]
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Morgan Falls to Norfolk State, 71-68
Morgan State (MSU) sophomore DeWayne Jackson scored a team-high 19 points, but it wasn’t enough to help his team avoid its second loss in three games as Morgan fell, 71-68, to Norfolk State (NSU) on Jan. 29 at Hill Field House in Baltimore. MSU had just suffered its first Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) road loss […]
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Wizards Week 14: Wizards Growing Up
The Washington Wizards have morphed into a young, competitive bunch in the wake of the trade that shipped former All-Star Gilbert Arenas to Orlando. Of course, flaws still remain as the team stumbles through a season of growing pains, but the squad has flashed some potential. Their winless road record remains, however, as the Wizards […]
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Faceoff: Who Will Win Super Bowl XLV: Pittsburgh or Green Bay?
Placing any friendly (or perhaps just financially-friendly) bets on Super Bowl XLV? What about the office pool? If so, you may be pulling your hair out trying to figure out which team will win. Will the Pittsburgh Steelers or Green Bay Packers reign victorious? Fortunately, you don’t have to decide the winner alone. Let the […]
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Howard Holds Off Maryland Eastern Shore to Snap Nine-Game Losing Streak
The Howard Bison nearly blew a late lead against a scrappy University of Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks team, but held on long enough to snap a nine-game losing streak and earn their first Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) win of the season with a 77-73 victory on Jan. 29 at Burr Gymnasium. Howard held a nine-point […]
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Bowie State Extends Winning Streak With 88-81 Win Over Saint Paul’s
The Bowie State University Bulldogs (BSU) men’s basketball team earned their third straight win after taking out the Saint Paul’s College Tigers, 88-81, in a Central Interscholastic Athletic Association (CIAA) contest on Jan. 29 in Lawrenceville, Va. Bowie State has now won seven of their last eight games, advancing to a 13-3 overall record, 3-0 […]
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Michael Vick Signs “Sizable” Endorsement
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick recently signed an endorsement deal with a Pennsylvania-based sports gear company, marking his first paid agreement since serving time for a dog fighting conviction back in 2007. According to the Associated Press, Unequal Technologies announced a two-year deal with Vick on Jan. 27, after he wore their shock-absorbing football pads […]
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Lady Firebirds’ Win Streak Snapped by Fayetteville State
The University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team, the Lady Firebirds, finally saw their winning run come to an end after a recent loss to the Fayetteville State University Lady Broncos on Jan. 24 at the Capel Arena in Fayetteville, N.C. The Lady Firebirds had won five straight games, including victories over Salem […]
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Steelers Beat Jets, 24-19, Advance to Third Super Bowl in Six Years
The Pittsburgh Steelers will head to their third Super Bowl in six years after claiming a 24-19 victory over the New York Jets in the AFC Championship on Jan. 23 at Heinz Field. Steelers’ running back Rashard Mendenhall rushed for a game-high 121 yards and a touchdown on 27 carries, while star quarterback Ben Roethlisberger […]
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Wizards Week 13: Wizards Growing Up
The Washington Wizards have morphed into a young, competitive bunch in the wake of the trade that shipped former All-Star Gilbert Arenas to Orlando. Of course, flaws still remain as the team stumbles through a season of growing pains, but the squad has flashed some potential. Their winless road record remains, however, as the Wizards […]