In a photo provided by Triller, Mike Tyson throws a punch during the third round against Roy Jones Jr. in an exhibition boxing bout Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Los Angeles. The bout was unofficially ruled a draw by the WBC judges at ringside. Tyson and Jones fought eight two-minute rounds, and both emerged smiling […]
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Tough week for Ravens: Steelers loss, COVID infections
Next, the Ravens will host the Dallas Cowboys on Dec. 8 at 8:05 p.m. The Cowboys (3-8) have the worst record in the NFC and are coming off their biggest loss of the season, 41-16, to the Washington Football Team. By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO Steelers’ defense prevails once again as Ravens lose […]
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Washington Sweeps Dallas Setting Up Division Title Chase
The Washington Football Team beat the Dallas Cowboys (41-16) on Thanksgiving Day. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman) By Mark F. Gray AFRO Staff Writer A fourth win on Thanksgiving is nothing to hang a championship run on. Nonetheless, for the Washington Football Team it was the ultimate giant leap forward in a rebuilding process toward respectability. However, […]
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CIAA announces basketball plans, HU shuts down Maker
The CIAA announced its plans for a 16-game conference, scheduled to begin in early January. (Courtesy Photo) By Mark F. Gray AFRO Staff Writer mgray@afro.com The CIAA announced its plans for a 16-game conference only scheduled to begin in early January and there are partially confirmed reports that only two rounds of the tournament will […]
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Mike Tyson Returns to Ring, Draws in Exhibition with Jones
In a photo provided by Triller, Mike Tyson throws a punch during the third round against Roy Jones Jr. in an exhibition boxing bout Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Los Angeles. The bout was unofficially ruled a draw by the WBC judges at ringside. Tyson and Jones fought eight two-minute rounds, and both emerged smiling […]
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Retired NBA Player Luol Deng Coaches South Sudan at Tournament
In this file photo dated Monday, Feb. 25, 2019, Minnesota Timberwolves’ Luol Deng in action suring an NBA basketball game, in Minneapolis, USA. The two-time NBA All Star, who became president of the South Sudan basketball federation after retiring as a player last year, Luol Deng wants to build up basketball in his native South […]
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Twyman returns home bringing Thanksgiving to residents of Ward 7
Amari McDuffie (left) and NFL prospect and former H.D. Woodson all-American Jaylen Twyman (center) give Thanksgiving meals to residents of D.C.’s Ward 7 at Lincoln Heights Community Center. (photo by Mark F. Gray) By Mark Gray AFRO Staff Writer mgray@afro.com There were plenty of reasons for Jaylen Twyman to stay in Florida for the holidays. […]
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Saddiq Bey joins DMV’s NBA fraternity
Saadiq Bey was drafted with the 19th pick by the Detroit Pistrons. (Courtesy Photo) By Mark Gray AFRO Staff Writer mgray@afro.com Villanova Head Coach Jay Wright has made the trip two hours south to the DMV and has recruited enough talent to win the NCAA Men’s National Championship twice since 2016. Both Wildcats teams featured […]
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Ravens nail-biter ends in disappointment, personnel test positive for COVID-19
The Baltimore Ravens hope to bounce back from the Titans’ loss for a quick turnaround on Thanksgiving Day when they face the Steelers again. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO The Baltimore Ravens had a chance to avenge themselves of a season-ending loss that crushed their Super Bowl hopes last season […]
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For the First Time in NFL History, an All-Black Crew Will Officiate an NFL Game
Five of the officials work together regularly, with Anderson, Mapp, Shaw, and Jeffries part of Boger’s crew. Johnson and Steed will join the group for Monday’s game. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA) By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia In 1965, after beginning his officiating career working college games in the San Francisco […]
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S.T.A.R. Development Works to Open New Doors of Opportunity for HBCU Basketball Talent
(Image courtesy NNPA) By NNPA Newswire CHICAGO, IL – Chicago is a mecca of basketball talent. High school ballers have had tremendous success at top colleges and universities, and some have gone on to impressive NBA careers. S.T.A.R. Development wants to connect Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to the Midwest’s pool of talent, especially […]
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Burgundy & Gold Breakdown: Rivera’s defense is the demise in Detroit
The Washington Football Team was lost to the Detroit Lions 27-30. (AP Photo) By Mark F. Gray AFRO Staff Writer mgray@afro.com Twice the Washington Football Team’s defense had chances to make a stand and both times they wilted as the offense found itself to give themselves a chance to win. Head coach Ron Rivera has […]