By Mark F. Gray Special to the AFRO There were no reports of UFO sightings in Landover, MD Sunday afternoon, but there was an unexplained phenomenon. The Washington Football Team beat the NFL world champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Tom Brady 29-19. Washington won despite losing Chase Young to a season ending knee injury and […]
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Bowie State wins third straight CIAA football championship
By Mark F. Gray Special to the AFRO For nearly two years Bowie State had been waiting to defend their back to back CIAA Football Championships thanks to the pandemic. The Bulldogs weren’t flawless, but they were efficient in winning the title by completing an undefeated conference championship season with a 17-7 win over Fayetteville […]
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SETLC celebrates 20 years of service to city youth
By Micha Green AFRO D.C. and Digital Content Editor mgreen@afro.com After two decades of service to the District and the City’s young people the Southeast Tennis and Learning Center (SETLC) celebrated 20 years with a jam-packed evening of entertainment that no one else in the world will ever get to experience again. On Nov. 5, […]
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Coppin State Volleyball sweep Morgan State in regular season showdown
Submitted by, Airis Thomas, Asst. Director of Athletic Communications BALTIMORE- The Coppin State Women’s Volleyball program (15-11, 9-5) ended the regular season with a 3-0 (25-18, 25-18, 25-21) sweep of crosstown rival Morgan State (5-23. 3-11) Friday night. The Lady Eagles were led by Paola Caten and Miajavon Coleman with 10 and 9 kills respectively while Ashley Roman led the team with […]
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Coppin State Men’s Basketball falls to No. 24/23 UConn
Submitted by Airis Thomas, Asst. Director of Athletic Communications HARTFORD, CONN. – After a strong first half, Coppin State University Men’s Basketball team falls to No. 24/23 UConn Saturday afternoon inside Gampel Pavilion. The Eagles move to 0-4 while the Huskies improve to 2-0 season. Coppin State (0-4) broke out to a 10-6 lead over […]
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Bison Men’s Basketball battle against Regent, winning at home
By Alexis Williams, NewsVision reporter The Howard University Bison Men’s Basketball team improved to 2-0 on the season after defeating the Regent Royals inside Burr Gymnasium on Wednesday, November 10. This is the best start of the season for the men since 2018. NewsVision reporter Alex Williams was there. Help us Continue to tell OUR […]
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Coppin State Men’s Basketball falls in season opener to Loyola Chicago
Submitted by Airis Thomas, Coppin State Athletics Communications CHICAGO- Coppin State’s men’s basketball team drops its season opener to Loyola Chicago Tuesday night at Gentile Arena. After falling to the Eagles in 2019, the Ramblers defeated Coppin 103-45. Coppin State’s Jesse Zarzuela led all Eagles in points with eight while Nendah Tarke, Tyree Corbett, and Mike Hood had seven points apiece. Nathaniel […]
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Ravens clench comeback OT win over Vikings, Jackson sets career mark
By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO Back in action for the first time in two weeks, the Baltimore Ravens made timely late-game plays to eke out another comeback win, 34-31, over the Minnesota Vikings in overtime at M&T Bank Stadium on Nov. 7. The Vikings were the 21st-ranked defense in the league, so most […]
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Coppin State Volleyball clinches second-straight winning season with 3-1 victory at UMES
PRINCESS ANNE, Md. – Coppin State’s volleyball team clinched its second-straight winning season with a 3-1 (24-26, 25-17, 25-10, 25-9) victory at Maryland Eastern Shore on Friday night at Hytche Center. With the win, the Eagles improve to 14-10 overall and 8-4 in the MEAC while the Hawks fall to 11-12 on the year and 6-6 […]
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Black content creators introduce the first Black sports-gambling show on Youtube
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com Youtube just got two new sports shows: The Sure Shot and HBCU Sports Nation. Both series are a product of Smash Entertainment, a Black-owned production company, and The Sure Shot is the first Black sports-gambling show. “There are no Black sports gaming programs […]
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Burgundy & Gold Breakdown: Washington’s front office, sideline fails in mile high loss
By Mark F. Gray Special to the AFRO Let’s not put all of last Sunday’s loss to the Denver Broncos on the shoulders of quarterback Taylor Heinicke, who is the bearer of all things wrong with the Washington Football Team. It also can’t be blamed on the defense either. There were mistakes and breakdowns, but […]
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Baltimore City Fellowship of Christian Athletes Fundraiser & Friendraiser
What a time! What a time! What a time! On November 2nd, the Baltimore City Fellowship of Christian Athletes hosted a fundraiser and Friendraiser at Mt Pleasant Baptist Church. The Baltimore Raven Chaplain, Cornerback #44 Marlon Humphrey, Odafe’ Oweh #99 Linebacker and Guard Patrick Mekari #65 were the speakers. All gave their testimonies on how […]
