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Fans, business owners, city officials celebrate as Wizards, Caps decide to remain in D.C.
Monumental Sports & Entertainment to expand operations in partnership with District of Columbia By D. Kevin McNeir Special to the AFRO A collective sigh of relief could...
Coach Dawn Staley in spotlight after Gamecocks capture NCAA Division I national basketball championship
By Edward G. Robinson IIIAFRO Contributing Sports Editor As confetti rained down upon her, South Carolina coach Dawn Staley raised her arms to the sky –...
Baseball Hall of Fame to honor Hank Aaron with statue unveiling; U.S. Postal Service to issue commemorative stamp
By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire In conjunction with opening events for the new Atlanta History Center exhibit, “More Than Brave: The Life of Henry Aaron,” plans...
University of Maryland Terps share practice field with Morgan State Bears ahead of “Baltimore Day”
By Maliik ObeeSpecial to the AFRO Spring football is underway across the country, as teams look to prepare for the 2024-25 collegiate season. With an opportunity...
South Carolina finishes perfect season with NCAA championship, beating Iowa 87-75
By Doug Feinberg, AP Basketball Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Dawn Staley and South Carolina completed their perfect season, ending Caitlin Clark’s historic college career with an...
Hank Aaron rose above racist hate mail and threats in pursuit of Ruth’s home run record 50 years ago
By Charles Odum AP Sports Writer FILE – Hank Aaron holds aloft the ball he hit for his 715th career home run, against the Los Angeles Dodgers...
South Carolina’s Dawn Staley is the AP Coach of the Year for the 2nd time
By Doug FeinbergAP Basketball Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Dawn Staley did a masterful job guiding a young South Carolina team back to the Final Four with...
USC’s Bronny James declares for NBA draft and enters transfer portal after 1 season
By Beth HarrisAP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bronny James will enter the NBA draft after one season at Southern California that was shortened by...