(AP Photo/Joan Monfort) By The Associated Press Fans in Germany racially abused soccer players and threw objects during a game between Hamburger SV and Fortuna Düsseldorf, both clubs and a player confirmed Oct. 17. Hamburg said players from both teams were racially abused when the club drew 1-1 with Fortuna Düsseldorf in the second division […]
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Husband arrested in killing of Olympic runner Agnes Tirop
In this Aug. 2, 2021 file photo, Kenya’s Agnes Tirop, right, competes in the women’s 5,000-meters final at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Tirop, a two-time world championships bronze medalist, was found dead at her home in Iten in western Kenya, the country’s track federation said Oct. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek, File) […]
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David E. Garnett: Living faithful and fearlessly
David E. Garnett advises all men to see their doctors regularly, because early detection could possibly change their lives. (Courtesy photo) By J.J. McQueen Special to the AFRO In the world of sports, men who live on their passion and faith are often described as warriors and or leaders, especially those who play the game […]
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In memoriam: Mervo’s Elijah Gorham was one of a kind
(Photo credit/J.J. McQueen) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO Elijah Gorham, a remarkable student-athlete who starred on Mervo’s football team, will be remembered as a young man full of character and charm with limitless potential. The burgeoning football talent died Oct. 11, nearly a month after sustaining a serious brain injury in a game […]
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Colin Kaepernick reminds Black corporate executives that freedom comes at a cost
Colin Kaepernick received the 2021 ELC Global Game Changer Award at Annual Gala and 35th Anniversary Celebration, presented to an individual whose achievements transcend traditional roles for Black Americans and who represent a new, dynamic vision of how Black leaders globally can impact their communities through political, economic, educational and philanthropic empowerment and stewardship. The […]
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Three fitness elements you’re probably overthinking
Gerard “Coach G” Burley is a wellness expert and owner of Sweat DC. (Courtesy Photo) By Gerard “Coach G” Burley Wellness Expert and Sweat DC Owner If you’re like most other Americans, you likely have been struggling with keeping your fitness goals throughout the pandemic. In fact, according to an American Psychological Association survey, 61% […]
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Burgundy & Gold Breakdown: WFT Beats Falcons Despite A Defensive Stimulus Package
The Washington Football Team beat the Atlanta Falcons 34-30 on Oct. 3 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (AP Photo) By Mark F. Gray Special to the AFRO The stimulus package that is the Washington Football Team’s defense continued and their special teams nearly cost them versus the Atlanta Falcons. Their struggles to stop the Falcons on third […]
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Orioles endure 110-loss season, have ‘lot of work to do’
(AP Photo) The Baltimore Orioles had separate losing streaks of 14 and 19 games and finished 39 games out of fourth place. Only one other team in baseball finished that far out of first. (AP Photo) By Noah Trister Associated Press The Baltimore Orioles had enough of their own problems this year without getting too […]
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Navy & Gold both earn wins in opening games of Coppin State Baseball fall series
BALTIMORE – After a pair of games to open the Coppin State Baseball Navy/Gold Fall Series, both teams have won a game. Team Gold picked up the victory in the opening game, 7-4 last Wednesday while Team Navy tied the series with a 5-4 win in Game Two on Friday. Game 1 Team Gold Offensive Stars […]
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Lamar Jackson continues to add to legacy despite harsh criticism
At only 24 years old, Jackson is on pace to becoming the best dual-threat quarterback in NFL history, and his accomplishments make it difficult to counter that notion. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO #AFRONewsAtNoon Here it is, only four weeks into the NFL season, and pundits are already asserting that […]
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Ravens deliver season-best defensive effort; Tucker makes history again
Quarterback Lamar Jackson’s playmaking ability in the pocket posed the biggest problem for the Broncos as he proved he could use his arm to overcome a top-tier defense, mirroring numerous performances during his MVP campaign. (AP Photo) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO The Baltimore Ravens were presented with one of its most formidable […]
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Milestone for Bubba Wallace as he earns 1st NASCAR victory
Bubba Wallace celebrates next to the trophy after winning a NASCAR Cup series auto race Monday, Oct. 4, 2021, in Talladega, Ala. The race was stopped mid-race due to rain. (AP Photo/John Amis) By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — The hard part wasn’t dodging his way around a crash and […]