The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — D.C. United fired head athletic trainer Reade Whitney the night of July 21 after the team said he made a discriminatory hand gesture in a photo that was posted on social media a day earlier. The team and Major League Soccer also said July 21 that two players, Taxi […]
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New Wizards basketball boss Michael Winger says team will win, just isn’t sure when
By Rich DubroffThe Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Michael Winger made it clear he’s got work to do as the Washington Wizards’ new top basketball executive. “The goal is to pursue championships by any means necessary,” Winger said at his introductory news conference on June 8. “It will take time. It’s going to start on […]
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UDC to unveil new statue honoring alumnus Edwin Bancroft Henderson, Ph.D., the ‘grandfather of Black basketball’
By UDC Communications On June 24 the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) will unveil a statue made in the image of Edwin (E.B.) Bancroft Henderson, Ph.D. The statue will be located at the Dr. Edwin Bancroft Henderson Sports Complex on the Van Ness Campus. The work of art will be presented to the […]
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MJBL to visit Capitol Hill and represent USA in the Bahamas
By Special Release from Larry Barber (Richmond, VA) – The Metropolitan Junior Baseball League (MJBL) will visit the United States Capitol this week as it prepares again to represent the country in the Bahamas. The all-star team, coaches and parents will make the capitol trip on Friday, May 26. The tour was set up by […]
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How the Washington Wizards franchise got its start in Charm City
By Timothy Cox, Special to the AFRO On April 4 close to 20,000 people filled the seats at the Capital One Arena in downtown Washington, D.C. to near capacity, as the Milwaukee Bucks soundly defeated the hometown Washington Wizards by a score of 140 to 128. While a significant number of the fans inside the […]
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National Black Players Coalition salutes first Black quarterbacks to face off in one Super Bowl game
2023 Super Bowl full of historic milestones Black athletes and artists were crown jewels of Super Bowl 57. This year’s event was full of historic “firsts” as Sheryl Lee Ralph performed an inspiring renditionof James Weldon Johnson’s Black National Anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” for the first time ever. Rihanna also gave a landmark […]
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The Moore Report: Sports betting: the power to win- or not– now in the palm of your hand
By Ralph E. Moore Jr., Special to the AFRO Looking at the television commercials these days, comedian and Oscar winning actor, Jamie Foxx, is quite excited about betting on sports events on his phone. So is the also very popular comic and movie star, Kevin Hart. The former entertainer is on the BET MGM app, […]
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AFRO Review: sports highlights for 2022
By Hamil Harris In 2022, it seemed like there was more news off the fields and courts of play than on them. Top stories included WNBA star Britany Grinner, who was detained in Russia on drug charges for the majority of the year, and Brett Favre’s multi-million dollar welfare scheme, reported on in detail by […]
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Commanders attempt Sean Taylor ‘statue,’ fans sound off about ‘disrespectful’ memorial
By Reginald Williams, Special to the AFRO On the 15th anniversary of the tragic death of Sean Taylor the Commanders attempted to honor their twice-named Pro Bowl free safety with the unveiling of what they called a “statue.” Fans and Taylor supporters nationwide were immediately dismayed by Taylor’s rendering in the lobby of FedEx Field. […]
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More Than A Game: Freshman Football Standout Eden James Creates His Own Legacy at Howard University
By Kendall Lanier, NewsVision reporter He may just be a freshman, but a Howard Bison football player is proving he has winning moves. NewsVision reporter Kendall Lanier speaks to Eden James about creating his own legacy at “the Mecca.”
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Athletic coaches address body and soul when mentoring athletes
By Rev. Samuel Williams Jr., Special to the AFRO Naomi Osaka turned the sports world upside down when she withdrew from tennis competition and revealed that she had experienced depression and anxiety since winning her first major at the 2018 U.S. Open, explaining that speaking to the media often makes her nervous. Sadly, America, and […]
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Washington Nationals on a bumpy road to rebuilding
By Mark F. Gray, Special to the AFRO On the way to the 2019 world championship, the Washington Nationals seemed to be a franchise set to become a dynastic organization with a championship pedigree. “Bumpy roads lead to beautiful places” was the mantra that carried them to a seven-game victory over the Houston Astros in […]