By D. Kevin McNeirSpecial to the AFROkmcneir@afro.com While the inevitability of change serves as an unavoidable aspect of the human condition, 2025 was a year in which those who live or work in Washington, D.C. faced challenges, controversies and surprising conclusions that might best be described as unprecedented. As the nation’s capital, one would expect […]
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Washington Commanders builds with backups
The Washington Commanders, led by backup quarterback Marcus Mariota, defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 41-24 to move to 2-1. Mariota’s poised performance, along with a dominant run game, special teams spark, and Dan Quinn’s tough leadership, highlighted the team’s growing depth and resilience in the early season.
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Samuel scores in Washington debut, and the Commanders stifle the Giants in a 21-6 win
By Noah Trister When Washington lost in the NFC title game in January, the Commanders were so overmatched against Philadelphia’s tush push that officials threatened to award an automatic touchdown if they didn’t stop jumping offside. In this season’s opener, it was a different story near the goal line. The Commanders held New York to […]
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Commanders open 2025 season with confidence, chemistry and championship dreams
By Edward G. Robinson III A new NFL season has arrived and expectations are sky high for the Washington Commanders. That’s not a joke. Last season, Commanders fans experienced a level of success that had eluded the franchise for more than 20 years. Inspired by the coolheaded performances of rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels and veteran […]
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Super Bowl 2025: Time, channel, halftime show, how to watch Chiefs vs. Eagles livestream
The Kansas City Chiefs are favored by 1 1/2 points over the Philadelphia Eagles, and Kendrick Lamar will be the headliner for the halftime show.
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Commanders made this Washington’s best season in decades even after getting routed in NFC title game
The Washington Commanders had a successful season, winning 14 games, including two in the playoffs, but were defeated by the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship game, ending their season on a sour note.
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Jackson outduels Daniels and Henry runs for two TDs as Ravens beat Commanders 30-23
Lamar Jackson threw for 323 yards and a touchdown, while Derrick Henry ran for two TDs, as the Baltimore Ravens beat the Washington Commanders 30-23 on Oct. 13.
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‘Tank’ Davis knocks out Martin in the 8th round to keep WBA lightweight title
Gervonta “Tank” Davis successfully defended his WBA lightweight championship with a knockout victory over Frank Martin in the eighth round, improving to 30-0 with 28 knockouts.