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 […]
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New Golf Lifestyle show ‘The Club Life’ created by Wendell Haskins set to air two episodes on CBS Sports Network
Wendell J. Haskins (Photo/wendelljhaskins.com/) Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, August 20, 2021, Polo shirts, cigars, country clubs, and luxury resorts. In many circles, golf is still viewed as a leisure activity for the 10 percent– and taking place on members-only courses. Opening the door on the sport is “The Club Life,” a new lifestyle series with […]
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Thompson-Herah wins 100, Richardson last in return at Prefontaine Classic
Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson-Herah, left, wins the 100 meters, as American track and field sprinter Sha’carri Richardson, second from left, also competes, Aug. 21, 2021, at the Prefontaine Classic track and field meet in Eugene, Ore. Richardson finished in last place. (AP Photo/Thomas Boyd) By Anne M. Peterson AP Sports Writer Jamaican Elaine Thompson-Herah bested her […]
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NCAA decision ushers in a new era for collegiate sports
Loyola University-Maryland basketball coach Tavaras Hardy. (Stockton Photo/Loyola Athletics) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO It’s official. Collegiate athletes are now permitted to profit from the use of their name, image and likeness. On June 30, governance bodies in all three NCAA divisions adopted a uniform interim policy suspending restrictions on NCAA name, image […]
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Minority coaches coalition works to put words into action
In this Aug. 2, 2019, file photo, Maryland head coach Mike Locksley addresses the media during a news conference before NCAA college football practice, in College Park, Md. Locksley launched the National Coalition for Minority Football Coaches a little more than a year ago, during a tumultuous summer of racial reckoning in the United States. […]
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Seventy-one Coppin State student-athletes named to 2021 MEAC Commissioner’s All-Academic Team
NORFOLK, Va. – Seventy-one Coppin State student-athletes were named to the 2021 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Commissioner’s All-Academic Team, presented by GEICO, it was announced by the league office on Friday afternoon. The team honors student-athletes, including sophomores to seniors, with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better during the academic year. “I am elated […]
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Coppin State bowler Kaylah Castillo participates in Orlando Health summer Observership
BALTIMORE – Coppin State bowler Kaylah Castillo was selected to participate in Orlando Health’s Observership over the summer. During this 10-week period, Castillo shadowed several doctors, including cardiologists and a vascular surgeon, and was able to witness a large variety of cath lab cardiac procedures performed by Dr. Suraj Kurup and others. Castillo was also able to be […]
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Ravens re-sign Kenji Bahar, win 18th consecutive preseason game in opener against Saints
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley looks to pass against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of an NFL preseason football game, Aug. 14. in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO The Baltimore Ravens are entering the 2021 season with a chip on their shoulder. The team has re-signed […]
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Nico Ali Walsh, Muhammad Ali’s grandson, debuts with TKO
Nico Ali Walsh celebrates after defeating Jordan Weeks during a middleweight boxing bout Aug. 14 near Tulsa, Okla. (Brett Rojo/Tulsa World via AP) By AFRO Staff The grandson of “the greatest,” Muhammad Ali, debuted as a professional fighter, Aug. 14. Nico Ali Walsh, 21, had his first professional bout at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, […]
