By Mark F. Gray Special to the AFRO Ron Rivera proved he knows how to beat Superman. He and his former quarterback Cam Newton met in their old stomping grounds, […]
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Burgundy & Gold Breakdown: Washington upsets Bucs
By Mark F. Gray Special to the AFRO There were no reports of UFO sightings in Landover, MD Sunday afternoon, but there was an unexplained phenomenon. The Washington Football Team […]
SETLC celebrates 20 years of service to city youth
By Micha Green AFRO D.C. and Digital Content Editor mgreen@afro.com After two decades of service to the District and the City’s young people the Southeast Tennis and Learning Center (SETLC) […]
Ravens clench comeback OT win over Vikings, Jackson sets career mark
By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO Back in action for the first time in two weeks, the Baltimore Ravens made timely late-game plays to eke out another comeback win, […]
Burgundy & Gold Breakdown: Washington’s front office, sideline fails in mile high loss
By Mark F. Gray Special to the AFRO Let’s not put all of last Sunday’s loss to the Denver Broncos on the shoulders of quarterback Taylor Heinicke, who is the […]
‘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 […]
Players targeted with racist abuse at German soccer game
(AP Photo/Joan Monfort) By The Associated Press Fans in Germany racially abused soccer players and threw objects during a game between Hamburger SV and Fortuna Düsseldorf, both clubs and a […]
Husband arrested in killing of Olympic runner Agnes Tirop
In this Aug. 2, 2021 file photo, Kenya’s Agnes Tirop, right, competes in the women’s 5,000-meters final at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Tirop, a two-time world championships bronze […]
David E. Garnett: Living faithful and fearlessly
David E. Garnett advises all men to see their doctors regularly, because early detection could possibly change their lives. (Courtesy photo) By J.J. McQueen Special to the AFRO In the […]
Colin Kaepernick reminds Black corporate executives that freedom comes at a cost
Colin Kaepernick received the 2021 ELC Global Game Changer Award at Annual Gala and 35th Anniversary Celebration, presented to an individual whose achievements transcend traditional roles for Black Americans and […]
Burgundy & Gold Breakdown: WFT Beats Falcons Despite A Defensive Stimulus Package
The Washington Football Team beat the Atlanta Falcons 34-30 on Oct. 3 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (AP Photo) By Mark F. Gray Special to the AFRO The stimulus package that is […]
Orioles endure 110-loss season, have ‘lot of work to do’
(AP Photo) The Baltimore Orioles had separate losing streaks of 14 and 19 games and finished 39 games out of fourth place. Only one other team in baseball finished that […]