Category: Sports

New Orleans Saints defensive back Usama Young certainly has a lot to celebrate, especially after earning an NFL Super Bowl ring in just his third season as a pro. But if you ask the Largo, Md. native, he’ll tell you that celebrating is the last thing on his agenda. Instead, he focused on reaching greater […]

It was an emotional roller coaster ride for USA throughout the first round of the 19th FIFA World Cup. But that ride ended on a high Wednesday, June 23, as the Americans edged Algeria, 1-0, in the final match of Group C. USA will now advance to the round of 16 as the winner of […]

Washington Redskins disgruntled defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth issued a statement today, declaring his plans to attend the team’s training camp when it starts July 29. Haynesworth drew the ire of several members associated with the organization after he skipped the team’s mandatory minicamp last week and allegedly demanded a trade. Haynesworth has been at an […]

After finishing tied for fourth in the NFL in sacks allowed, the Washington Redskins are intent on improving an offensive line that regressed mightily last season. In addition to a couple of free agent signings and draft picks, Washington continued their offseason makeover by acquiring offensive tackle Jammal Brown from the New Orleans Saints last […]

NFL Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor was indicted June 23 in New York on several charges related to rape and prostitution and could face up to four years in prison. According to the Rockland County District Attorney’s office, Taylor is charged with one count of third-degree rape, one count of third degree criminal sexual acts, […]

When the Washington Wizards won the NBA draft lottery a month ago, AFRO sports writers Perry Green and Stephen D. Riley went into full John Wall mode. Both Riley and Green believe the Wizards will select the Kentucky point guard as their new franchise star, representing new life around the nation’s capital after a disastrous […]

South Africa earned its second FIFA World Cup win ever Tuesday, June 22, after taking out France, 2-1, in a Group A match at Free State Stadium in Manguang, Bloemfontein. Unfortunately for both South Africa and France, neither team has enough points to advance to the second round. Uruguay beat Mexico in the other Group […]

Kwame Brown, Oleksiy Pecherov, Jarvis Hayes and Jared Jeffries—once promising draft picks turned NBA underachievers and albatrosses around the Washington Wizards’ neck. The Wizards have a chance at draft redemption on June 24 when they drop their selection card into the hands of NBA Commissioner David Stern. They’ll have a chance at building a winner […]

It’s not too many ballers who could drop 30 points after entering a game late and fresh off the street, but NBA star Kevin Durant is one of the privileged few. The Oklahoma City small forward arrived about five minutes into the evening’s twilight game between his Awash squad and Team H.O.B.O. decked in a […]

Perhaps no team was more frustrated with their opening match than England, who gave up a draw to the United States in the Group C opener on June 12. But it was déjà vu all over again for England as they gave up another draw, this time a scoreless tie to Algeria on June 18, […]

Cameroon and Denmark–both desperate for a win to stay alive– put up a fight to the final whistle on June 19 in a Group E match at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in South Africa. Unfortunately for Cameroon, it was Denmark who got the best of the scuffle, claiming a 2-1 win. Cameroon didn’t go out gently, […]

It wasn’t the prettiest story, but it turned out to be a beautiful ending for the Los Angeles Lakers. Trailing by 13 points in the second half, the Lakers battled back in Game 7 of the NBA Finals to beat the Boston Celtics, 83-79, and claim their second consecutive NBA championship. Underneath the bright lights […]