Bronny James and Shedeur Sanders have both benefited from their fathers’ influence, but their paths to the NBA and NFL have been different, with Bronny being drafted by the Lakers and Shedeur being drafted by the Browns, despite his father’s claims of him being a first-round pick.
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Shedeur Sanders’ long wait ends when Browns take him in the 5th round of the NFL draft
After a surprising fall in the NFL Draft, Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round with the 144th overall pick. Despite concerns about his sack totals and arm strength, many believe Sanders’ talent, resilience and experience will help him succeed in the NFL.
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Ex-NFL player Shannon Sharpe accused of rape in $50 million civil lawsuit
A woman identified as Jane Doe has filed a $50 million civil lawsuit in Nevada against retired NFL star Shannon Sharpe, accusing him of rape, physical abuse and emotional distress during a nearly two-year relationship. Sharpe denies the allegations, calling the claims false and the lawsuit a “blatant and cynical attempt to shake down” through his lawyer’s public statement.
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Darrell Mosley named head coach for Coppin State women’s basketball team
Darrell Mosley has been selected to lead the Coppin State University’s women’s basketball program. He brings 15 years of collegiate coaching experience, most recently serving as associate head coach at Arizona State.
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Holliday and Sugano help Orioles snap a 3-game skid with an 8-1 victory over Royals
By Cody FriesenThe Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jackson Holliday highlighted Baltimore’s four-run sixth inning with a two-run single, Tomoyuki Sugano was solid through five-plus innings and the Orioles defeated the Kansas City Royals 8-1 on April 5 to snap a three-game skid. Heston Kjerstad and Ramón Urías also had RBI singles in […]
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Orioles top the Red Sox 8-5 in Baltimore’s home opener
Tyler O’Neill had four hits in his home debut for Baltimore, leading the Orioles to an 8-5 victory over the Red Sox with big four-run innings in the first and eighth. Félix Bautista returned from Tommy John surgery to close the game, securing the win despite allowing two runs in the ninth.
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Women’s tennis players now eligible for paid maternity leave
The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) announced a new maternity leave program, sponsored by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, offering 12 months of paid leave for pregnant players and two months for those becoming parents via surrogacy, adoption, or partner pregnancy. The program, retroactive to January 1, also provides fertility treatment grants.
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George Foreman, the fearsome heavyweight who became a beloved champion, dies at 76
George Foreman, the legendary two-time heavyweight boxing champion and successful businessman, has passed away at 76. Best known for his loss to Muhammad Ali in the iconic “Rumble in the Jungle” and his inspiring comeback at 45 to reclaim the title, Foreman left a lasting legacy both in and out of the ring.
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Howard dominates inaugural HBCU National Indoor Track and Field Championships
Howard University’s men’s and women’s track teams dominated the inaugural HBCU National Indoor Track and Field Championships, both securing first-place finishes and bringing home championship trophies. The competition, hosted by Kentucky State University, highlighted standout performances, including multiple gold medals from Howard athletes, as they now transition to the outdoor track and field season.
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What to look out for on Opening Day for the Baltimore Orioles
By Mekhi AbbottSpecial to the AFROmabbott@afro.com The Major League Baseball season will begin on March 18 when the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs travel to Japan to play in the “2025 MLB World Tour: Tokyo Series.” The Baltimore Orioles will open up their season on March 27 in Canada as they face off […]
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Jets and QB Justin Fields agree to a 2-year, $40 million deal, AP source says
By Dennis Waszak Jr. AP Pro Football Writer Justin Fields was passed over by the New York Jets four years ago in the NFL draft. Now he’s expected to be their No. 1 quarterback. Fields and the Jets agreed on March 10 to a two-year contract worth $40 million, a person with knowledge of the deal […]
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Black athletes thrive at D.C.’s first U.S. Figure Skating club
District Impact Skating Club, the city’s first and only U.S. Figure Skating club, was created by Harris and Gueory to provide a home for Black and Brown skaters in an inclusive, affordable, and Black-led environment, while also expanding opportunities for skaters to compete and advance their skills.