By Ralph E. Moore, Jr., Special to the AFRO Starting way back in 1944, the great Sam Lacy was sports editor for the AFRO American Newspaper. Mr. Lacy not only […]
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Commentary: Critical times facing Morgan State Athletics, resignations leave program without A.D., football coach
By Mark F. Gray, Special to the AFRO In a conference that is teetering on the brink of extinction, Morgan State University’s athletic program faces a crisis. With the resignations […]
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‘Caw to Action:’ Ravens, volunteers plant produce to end food desert in South Baltimore
Ravens player #21 Brandon Stephens assists two Curtis Bay Elementary first graders with making a plant bed. Not only was the event a meaningful day of community service, but was […]
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Mental health in sports: how the new generation is changing the game
After prioritizing her own sanity, Naomi Osaka is one of the athletes helping to bring mental health to the forefront of athletic and health conversations (AP Photo/Andy Brownbill, File) By […]
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Howard beats Hampton for second straight win
For the second year in a row, Howard University beat Hampton after a long-time rivalry where the Pirates defeated the Bison. (Courtesy Photo) By Mark Gray AFRO Staff Writer mgray@afro.com […]
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Another Viewpoint
By Tim Lacy COVID-19 has put a damper on news coming from the world of sports. This, however has provided me with an opportunity to share a story that might […]
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Another Viewpoint
By Tim Lacy, Special to the AFRO Major League Baseball (MLB) has packed its bags and gone south for the winter. While they are honing their craft it dawned on […]
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Another Viewpoint
Another Viewpoint Banner, Tim Lacy By Tim Lacy Major league baseball is the subject du jour. I spoke fleetingly of the scandal surrounding the Houston Astros a few weeks ago. […]
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Another Viewpoint
Another Viewpoint Banner, Tim Lacy By Tim Lacy The Superbowl is behind us and a new champion has been crowned. There is a mixed bag of fans out there wearing […]
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Archived Sports Commentary: Which Kobe Was Better? No. 8 or No.24?
By Perry Green and Stephen D. Riley Special to the AFRO The Los Angeles Lakers will proudly retire both of Kobe Bryant’s jersey numbers on Dec. 18, 2017 during halftime […]
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Another Viewpoint
Another Viewpoint Banner, Tim Lacy By Tim Lacy The NFL Pro football game took a back seat when breaking news informed viewers that NBA Superstar Kobe Bryant was killed in […]
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Another Viewpoint
By Tim Lacy The Baltimore Ravens provided local fans with a season to be talked about for a long time. Lamar Jackson sent thrills that could be felt through your […]