Greg Gumbel, a longtime CBS sportscaster who broke barriers during his career calling some of the biggest sporting events, has died from cancer at the age of 78.
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Sports player contracts are a bigger deal thanks to Curt Flood
By Ralph E. Moore Jr The latest sports news is that baseball pitcher and hitter, Shohei Ohtani, recently signed a $700,000,000 contract for ten years with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Wow, that’s a big one! Ohtani became a free agent on Nov. 2 of this year. Just for the record, a free agent in professional […]
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Commentary: The AFRO at 130: a look back at the legacy of Sam Lacy
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 wrote history, he was history. He was there to see greatness in sports– especially great African American feats– and he advocated for fair representation in […]
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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 of former athletic director Ed Scott and Tyrone Wheatley as football coach, the Bears program finds itself in rebuilding mode needing leaders at the two […]
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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 an opportunity to teach youngsters the valuable life skill of gardening. The 12 garden beds will serve as a supply of fresh produce as Curtis […]
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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 Malcolm Lemmons Special to the AFRO There are no “ifs, ands or buts about it:” 23 year-old Naomi Osaka is a once-in-a-generation tennis star. The […]
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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 Even without an entirely healthy roster, Head Coach Kenny Blakeney’s Howard Bison basketball team delivered, in what may be, a program changing victory with an […]
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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 help to shine a light on your day. My wife and I are second generation beneficiaries of property in North Carolina. My wife’s grandfather […]
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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 me that this is a great time to close out BLACK HISTORY MONTH by treating you to a look at some of the old time […]
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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. I was thankful that my Pop isn’t around to witness the stench covering his favorite pastime. If you are a reader of this space, you […]
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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 the results of the game like a cloak of joy or a shroud, take your pick. It was no challenge to separate the rooters, all […]
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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 of their home game against the Golden State Warriors. Bryant famously wore No. 8 during his first 10 years before switching to No. 24 and […]