In this Dec. 1, 2017 file photo, Brazilian soccer legend Pele attends the 2018 soccer World Cup draw in the Kremlin in Moscow. On his social media accounts, Pele said on Monday, Sept. 6, 2021 that an apparent tumor on the right side of his colon had been removed in an operation. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko, […]
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Ravens drop first season opener since 2015
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib (94) forces a fumble by Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) during overtime in an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 13, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO The Baltimore Ravens came up short in their Monday Night Football season opener […]
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Chronicling hearing impaired golfer Langston Frazier’s path to the PGA
Langston Frazier has already put his PGA education to use as an assistant golf professional at the University of Maryland Golf Course, the same school where he’s pursuing a graduate degree in broadcast journalism. By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Langston Frazier was born hearing impaired in both ears, which nullified […]
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HBCUs and NFL partnering to advance football opportunities
In this Aug. 13, 2021, file photo, Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard runs a drill during joint practice with the Carolina Panthers at the NFL team’s football training camp in Westfield, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File) By Barry Wilner AP Pro Football Writer The idea behind the HBCU Open House staged annually by the NFL […]
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Coppin State’s Miajavon Coleman named MEAC Volleyball Co-Player of the Week; Andrea Tsvetanova receives Setter of the Week
NORFOLK, Va. – Coppin State’s Miajavon Coleman (San Antonio, Texas) was named the MEAC Volleyball Co-Player of the Week while Andrea Tsvetanova (Sofia, Bulgaria) received Setter of the Week honors, it was announced by the league office on Monday afternoon. This is the seventh time in her career that Coleman has been named the Conference’s Player of the Week, […]
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Three Eagles notch double-doubles in Coppin State Volleyball’s win over Canisius
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – Three Coppin State volleyball players notched double-doubles as the Eagles defeated Canisius, 3-1 (25-23, 22-25, 25-20, 27-25) at The Palestra on Friday afternoon at Penn’s Sheraton University City Volleyball Invitational. The Eagles even their record at 2-2 overall while the Griffins fall to 0-4. Miajavon Coleman (San Antonio, Texas) recorded her fourth double-double in […]
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Ravens make NFL preseason history, Dobbins out for season
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley (2) celebrating his touchdown against the Washington Football Team during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO The Baltimore Ravens couldn’t have culminated the preseason any better. After demolishing the Washington […]
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Coppin State Volleyball’s Ashley Roman named to Bash in the Boro All-Tournament Team
STATESBORO, Ga. – Coppin State volleyball’s Ashley Roman was named to the Bash in the Boro All-Tournament Team, it was announced by Georgia Southern University on Saturday evening. Georgia Southern’s Hanna McGlockton was named Most Valuable Player. The following student-athletes were also named to the All-Tourney team; Grace Slader (Georgia Southern), Paige Powers (Georgia Southern), Erin Cooke (Presbyterian), Rylee […]
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After controversial scoring on fight, judge is suspended for previous offensive social media posts.
Mykal Fox (right) on his domination of Gabrial Maestre: “I landed the cleaner, more eye-catching punches and made him miss.” (Sean Michael Ham/TGB Promotions) By Lem Satterfield, Zenger News (Zenger News) – A veteran boxing judge has been hit with a one-two punch. After coming under scrutiny for her scoring of a recent match, Gloria Martinez […]
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Coppin State Men’s Basketball releases 2021-22 non-conference slate
BALTIMORE – Fresh off a MEAC Northern Division Title, the Coppin State men’s basketball program announced its non-conference slate for the 2021-22 season on Friday morning. The Eagles open the season on November 9 at Loyola Chicago, who advanced to the Sweet Sixteen last season, and host local rivals Loyola University Maryland (Nov. 17) and Towson […]
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Local NFL Alumni join national campaign encouraging COVID-19 vaccination
NFL Alumni in Baltimore and across the country are supporting COVID-19 vaccination efforts. At a recent event with LifeBridge Health at the Center for Urban Families, an attendee submits her name for a chance to win a prize. By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO NFL Alumni Health has partnered with the Centers for Disease […]
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Freshman, Hawk, & Pilot
_________________ Sponsored Content __________________ By Tahja Cropper The COVID-19 pandemic was no match for the perseverance of Izaiah Brown, who as a freshman at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore earned his professional pilot’s license last month. His interest in flight was influenced by his mother, who used to take him to a playground near […]