The Bowie State University (BSU) Bulldogs wasted no time breaking in their brand new home field Saturday as they edged Virginia Union University (VUU), 28-27, in their first home game since switching from grass to synthetic turf. Bulldogs junior Clifton Budd set two school passing records as Bowie State advanced to a 2-3 overall record, 2-0 Central Interscholastic Athletic Association (CIAA) wise. […]
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Former Morgan State Star Chad Simpson Signs with Redskins
The Washington Redskins recently released former Pro Bowl running back Larry Johnson after just two weeks of play this season, according to ESPN’s NFL insider Adam Schefter. Schefter says the ‘Skins needed more speed, something the 30-year-old Maryland native has lacked during the past few seasons of his eight-year career. But if its speed Washington […]
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Charges Added to Mayweather Case
Boxing sensation Floyd Mayweather Jr. could soon end his career as an undefeated champion, again. Only this time around his retirement plan might include “three hots and a cot.” An updated criminal complaint report was filed on Mayweather last Thursday relating to his recent arrest for allegedly beating an ex-girlfriend and stealing her cell phone. […]
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Broncos’ Kenny McKinley Found Dead at 23
Denver Broncos receiver Kenny McKinley, 23, was found dead in his home Monday from an alleged suicide, according to The Associated Press. According to reports, Arapahoe County Sheriff Grayson Robinson said a female friend of the player called police. She was returning from running an errand with McKinley’s child when she found him shot dead. […]
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Lady Bison End Nine-Game Losing Slump
The Howard University football team is currently suffering a three-game losing streak, but maybe it can borrow a little winning luck from the Lady Bison volleyball team, which snapped its nine-game losing slump over the weekend. Howard picked up with wins over Navy and Hartford at the Kristen Dickmann Memorial Tournament Sept. 18. Lady Bison […]
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Bulldogs Earn First Win of Season
The Bowie State University Bulldogs successfully bounced back from a three-game losing slump with a 55-6 beating of the Livingstone Bears. BSU suffered the first three weeks of the season, scoring little points while struggling defensively as well. Combine that with turnovers and Bowie State was off to a poor 0-3 start to the season. […]
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Ravens Offensive Struggles Continue as Bengals win, 15-10
Don’t hold your breath waiting for the Baltimore Ravens to put up big points with their new offensive weapons. The team’s offensive struggles continued as they fell to the Cincinnati Bengals, 15-10, at Paul Brown Stadium in Ohio on Sept 19. Cincinnati’s offensive unit experienced its own problems, failing to reach the end zone and […]
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Three Downs from the District: Redskins Fall in Overtime to the Houston Texans, 30-27
One week after stealing a win from the Dallas Cowboys, the Washington Redskins had one stolen from them. The Redskins opened up a 20-7 halftime lead over the Houston Texans only to fall short in overtime, 30-27, on Sept 19. Washington had chances to put the game in the win column, but couldn’t pull it […]
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Unwanted Iverson May Head to China
Former NBA superstar Allen Iverson isn’t ready to walk away from his basketball career just yet, even if the NBA’s teams are ready to walk away from him. According to the Associated Press, 35-year-old Iverson is considering signing with a basketball team in China as he hasn’t been contacted by a NBA team during this […]
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Redskins’ Portis Comments on Jets Sexual Harassement Incident
Washington Redskins star Clinton Portis refueled the controversy over a TV reporter who was allegedly sexually harassed in the New York Jets’ locker room on the week of Sept. 5. During a Sept. 14 radio interview, Portis weighed in on the incident which occurred between Mexican TV reporter Ines Sainz and members of the Jets […]
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Florida A&M Takes Advantage of Howard Miscues, 50-7
Florida A&M University (FAMU) parlayed Howard University mistakes into 31 points en route to a 50-7 win in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference matchup at Greene Stadium in Washington, D.C. After a slow start by both teams, FAMU (2-1 overall, 2-0 MEAC) set the tone on their first score as Curtis Holcomb intercepted a Casey Council […]
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North Dakota State Dominates Morgan State, 35-9
The Morgan State Bears failed to score a touchdown for a third straight game as they fell to North Dakota State University (NDSU), 35-9, on Sept. 18 in Fargo, N.D. Kicker Kemar Scarlett put on another strong performance, converting three field goals to score all nine points for Morgan State. It was the most field […]