Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson scores a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sept. 19, in Baltimore. Next, Baltimore will square off against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on Sept. 26 at 1 p.m.(AP Photo/Julio Cortez) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO What a […]
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Street named in honor of iconic Baltimore basketball coach Leon Howard Sr.
Leon Howard Sr., center, is an iconic Baltimore basketball coach who recently had a portion of Aisquith and Orleans Street named after him. (Photo by James Fields) By Daryl Moore Special to the AFRO Leon Howard Sr., a Baltimore basketball icon, was immortalized on Sept. 4, when a street was named after him. The signage was […]
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Coppin State Volleyball defeats local rival UMBC, 3-1
BALTIMORE – A season-high performance by Miajavon Coleman helped Coppin State’s volleyball team defeat UMBC, 3-1 Monday night inside the Chesapeake Employers Arena. Coppin moves to 6-6 on the season while UMBC falls to 5-9. Coleman had a double-double 21 kills and 16 digs while Paola Caten also recorded a double-double 14 kills and 11 […]
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Hampton tops turnover-prone Howard 48-32 after VP coin toss
Vice President Kamala Harris takes part in the ceremonial coin toss before an NCAA college football game between Howard and Hampton at Audi Field in Washington, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. Harris attended Howard University and graduated in 1986. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen) By The Associated Press Jett Duffey threw for three touchdowns, including a 95-yarder to […]
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Pelé in ‘semi-intensive’ care, daughter says he’s doing well
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 […]
