By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO Struggles continue for the Baltimore Ravens. Just several weeks ago, they seemed to be the clear-cut favorite to emerge out of the AFC North, but have just concluded December not having won a game for the entire month. Ongoing injuries coupled with intermittent COVID-related misfortunes, the Ravens may […]
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A glimpse into how Black people have globally impacted the sports sphere
By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO In general terms, sports heavily influences various world cultures to the same extent that music, entertainment, economics, politics and religion does. When the sports industry is estimated to be worth more than $620 billion worldwide, one should expect it to have a good deal of societal influence. History […]
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Black cowboys: Homeboys on the range?
By Ralph E. Moore Jr. Despite the country-western style warning sung by Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson, “Mamas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys,” many Black mothers in American history had cowboys for sons. There was plenty more than we’ve realized from watching TV and the movies. For example, some might remember […]
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Burgundy and Gold Breakdown: Cowboys guarantee win and deliver perhaps ending East title Division hopes
By Mark F. Gray Special to the AFRO Channeling the shadows of the legendary coach and current Fox Sports NFL analyst Jimmy Johnson, the Dallas Cowboys came into FedEx Field after talking the talk last Sunday. However, it was their defense that walked over the Washington Football Team, which propelled them to a 27-20 victory […]
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Rodeo champion Mayfield hopes to rope in other Black cowboys
By Mark Anderson Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP Shad Mayfield spent part of his time during the National Finals Rodeo showing youngsters how to rope a calf and climb horses at the Grant a Gift Autism Foundation in Las Vegas, the charity appearance a sign of his increased visibility. That’s what winning a championship does, […]
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Demaryius Thomas remembered by players for generous nature
By Pat Graham AP Sports Writer The message from Demaryius Thomas was just to congratulate Garett Bolles on being drafted. It meant so much to the Denver Broncos left tackle that, even years later, he still has the exchange stored on his phone. Thomas was always thinking of others. The five-time Pro Bowl receiver found […]
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Study: Racial gap in grad rates narrows for bowl teams
By Aaron Beard AP Sports Writer The racial gap in graduation rates for this year’s bowl teams in college football has shrunk, with a study pointing to gains by Black athletes for pushing that improvement. The study from the Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport (TIDES) at the University of Central Florida reported that […]
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Burgundy and Gold Breakdown: Washington secures fourth straight win in Las Vegas
By Mark F. Gray Special to the AFRO Normally there’s no cashing in on the numbers six and four in one of the casinos on the strip in Las Vegas. However, the Washington Football Team was money for the sixth time this season thanks to the heroics of their quarterback Taylor Heinicke, who wears number […]
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DMV HBCU Report: Bowie State falls in quarterfinals of D-2 national playoffs
By Mark F. Gray Special to the AFRO Bowie State football’s greatest season in school history ended on Dec. 4 with a lopsided loss to one of the nation’s elite Division II football programs in the quarterfinals of the national playoffs. However, the 10th ranked Bulldogs’ 41-17 loss to No. 5 Valdosta State, deep in […]
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Bulldogs make National Quarterfinals for the first time ever
By Mark F. Gray Special to the AFRO Apparently the football gods have spoken and now the nation knows they play great Division II football at the oldest HBCU in Maryland. The Bowie State Bulldogs advanced to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division II Football Playoffs for the first time in school history with a […]
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Pioneering Black golf champ Lee Elder dies at 87
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Lee Elder, a golfing pioneer, and the first Black player to compete in the Masters has died at 87. “It’s remarkable to look back on Lee’s life and career and realize the hardships he endured and the sacrifices he made to reach golf’s highest level,” said […]
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Ravens overcome turnovers, interceptions to escape with 16-10 win over Browns
By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO A sloppy win is a win nonetheless. In a Week 12 AFC North showdown at M&T Bank Stadium, the Baltimore Ravens hosted the Cleveland Browns in what turned out to be one of the more less-than-savory performances for both teams. However, the Ravens took control early and maintained […]