AFRO Review: sports highlights for 2022

'Disappointed' Djokovic Deported From Australia - St. Lucia Times News

MELBOURNE, Australia (AFP)— Novak Djokovic was deported from Australia Sunday having lost a sensational legal battle over his coronavirus vaccination status and with his dream of clinching a record 21st Grand Slam in tatters. An 'extremely disappointed' Djokovic said he would comply with

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Source: St. Lucia Times News Online - Breaking News & Daily News

Our Gaba, our Flames - The Times Group Malawi

Malawi National Football Team, the Flames, turned on a vintage performance as they came from a goal down to beat Zimbabwe 2-1 at Kouekong Stadium in Bafoussam, Cameroon Friday. The victory revived Malawi’s hopes of qualifying for the knockout stages of the Afcon finals for the first

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Source: The Times Group Malawi - Breaking news, politics, sports, entertainment and more - The Times Group Malawi

Novak Djokovic: Tennis Star To Be Deported After Losing Australia Visa Battle - St. Lucia Times News

BBC News:- Novak Djokovic is set to be deported from Australia after losing a last-ditch court bid to stay in the country. Judges rejected his challenge to the government's decision to cancel the unvaccinated player's visa on 'health and good order' grounds. The world number one's hopes of

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Source: St. Lucia Times News Online - Breaking News & Daily News

NFL Left With Only 1 Black Head Coach 10 Years After Claiming It Wanted To Become More Diverse

Black NFL head coach David Culley was fired from the Houston Texans last week. He is the second NFL Black head coach in a week to be fired from the job.

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Source: NewsOne

Hawks to Honor Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the MLK Day Game Presented by Chase on Monday, Jan. 17 - Los Angeles Sentinel

Club Invites Ticketholders to Special Pregame Panel presented by Chase and to Visit the New “MLK Wall”, A Musical Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King’s Life and Legacy as well as the Team’s 2020-21 MLK City Edition Jersey and Court

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Source: Black News Black Press | Los Angeles Sentinel | Los Angeles Sentinel | Black News

LAUSD adopts modified quarantine for students - L.A. Focus News

The Los Angeles Unified School District has, in recent days, updated its COVID-19 safety protocols to allow for students and employees who were in close contact with an infected person to remain on campus under a 'modified quarantine' as well as announced other changes impacting student

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Source: Home - L.A. Focus News-0

Can Super Eagles fly? - The Times Group Malawi

Whoever coined the expression about shooting oneself in the foot must have had Nigeria in mind, for the Super Eagles are often the architects of their own misery. With mind-boggling regularity they press the self-destruct button before and during major tournaments, this time by sacking coach Gernot

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Source: The Times Group Malawi - Breaking news, politics, sports, entertainment and more - The Times Group Malawi

Here’s How Kyrie Irving Could Play Full-Time For The Brooklyn Nets Without Getting Vaccinated

The Daily News' Stefan Bondy writes theoretically writes that the Brooklyn Nets could afford to foot the bill to bring Irving back because they could afford the fines.

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Source: Cassius | born unapologetic | News, Style, Culture

Chiefs Ends Steelers Season - The New York Beacon

Clock Runs Out for Big Ben Photo: Special to the NY Beacon By Andrew Rosario The Pittsburgh Steelers were not even supposed to in the playoffs. Going into their last regular season game against division rival Baltimore Ravens, the FPI (Football

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Source: The New York Beacon - Arming Black Millennials With Information

49ers hang on late for wild-card victory over Cowboys - L.A. Focus News

ARLINGTON, Texas — Versatile receiver Deebo Samuel ran 26 yards for a touchdown the play after an interception by Dak Prescott, and the San Francisco 49ers held on for a 23-17 wild-card victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. The Cowboys had a final chance with 32 seconds remaining and were at

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Source: Home - L.A. Focus News-0

Patrick Cantlay navigates wind for 1-stroke lead at La Quinta - L.A. Focus News

By JOHN NICHOLSON AP Sports Writer LA QUINTA — Patrick Cantlay fought through gusting wind on his back nine Friday to take a one-stroke lead into the weekend at The American Express in a bid to win for the third time in four starts. Tied for the first-round lead with Lee Hodges after a 10-under-par

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Source: Home - L.A. Focus News-0

Brooklyn Thumped by Thunder - The New York Beacon

Nash Adjusting To Covid Issues Photo: Special to the NY Beacon By Derrel Jazz Johnson One day after arguably the most impressive win of the season against the Chicago Bulls, with Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving all shining for the Brooklyn Nets, the

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Source: The New York Beacon - Arming Black Millennials With Information

Mhango at the double as Malawi downs Zimbabwe

Gabadinho Mhango became the first Malawian to score a brace at the Africa Cup of Nations tournament when he inspired Malawi National Football Team to a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Zimbabwe in the second game of Group B to keep the Flames' chances of making it to the knockout stages alive. Flames

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Source: Malawi 24 | Malawi news

Clippers’ Isaiah Hartenstein returns from ankle sprain - L.A. Focus News

Tyronn Lue was back to juggling three centers Saturday in San Antonio. The Clippers’ coach certainly welcomed the challenge because it meant that for the first time since Dec. 18, Isaiah Hartenstein was able to join his teammates on the court. A sprained left ankle cost 23-year-old an opportunity

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Source: Home - L.A. Focus News-0

Trailblazing Hockey Player Willie O’Ree To Have Jersey Retired

The jersey retirement ceremony will take place on the anniversary of his NHL debut.

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Source: NewsOne

Bills Dominate Patriots - The New York Beacon

Allen Torches New England Photo: Special for the NY Beacon By Andrew Rosario In weather suited for only polar bears and penguins, the Buffalo Bills hosted their division rival New England Patriots last night at High Park Stadium in Orchard Park, New

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Source: The New York Beacon - Arming Black Millennials With Information

Lakers’ Russell Westbrook, Frank Vogel try to move on from benching against Pacers - L.A. Focus News

ORLANDO, Fla. — Two days after what felt like a monumental coaching decision, there was an odd sense of normality to the scene of Frank Vogel calling Russell Westbrook over as he diagrammed a play on his whiteboard. Given the scene that played out Wednesday night against Indiana, the Lakers’ coach

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Source: Home - L.A. Focus News-0

Bolivia crush lethargic Soca Warriors 5-0 - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

THE ABSENCE of domestic football in Trinidad and Tobago proved conspicuous as the national men's team suffered a woeful 5-0 defeat to hosts Bolivia in an international friendly on Friday evening.

TT coach Angus Eve called up a number of players who were based in the US for this fr

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Source: Home - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

Defending champion Naomi Osaka ousted at Australian Open

Within an hour of her third-round loss at the Australian Open, defending champion Naomi Osaka had consigned it to the The post Defending champion Naomi Osaka ousted at Australian Open appeared first on TheGrio.

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Source: theGrio

Commentary: Progress in one area...regression in another | New Pittsburgh Courier

PITTSBURGH STEELERS HEAD COACH MIKE TOMLIN is the only Black head coach in the NFL right now, after the Miami Dolphins fired Brian Flores, and the Houston Texans fired David Culley. Black head referees in NFL are increasing, while Black head coaches are decreasing The National Football League has

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Source: New Pittsburgh Courier - Powered by Real Times Media

Naomi Osaka And Serena Williams Named Forbes' Highest-Paid Female Athletes

Tennis champions Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams top "Forbes'" list of the highest-paid female athletes of 2021, making over $100 million combined.

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Source: Black Enterprise - The Premier Resource for Black Entrepreneurs and Career, Tech, and Money Content for Black People - Black Ent

Four-time Olympian Cleopatra Borel lands new job at US university - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

FOUR-TIME Trinidad and Tobago Olympian Cleopatra Borel has landed a new job as the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has hired the shot put athlete as the new throws assistant coach.

The announcement was made on Friday.

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Source: Home - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

Ice Cube to Perform At NASCAR Race at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

Hip-Hop artist Ice Cube will be performing at a NASCAR event in Los Angeles at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Sunday, Feb. 6.

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Source: Black Enterprise - The Premier Resource for Black Entrepreneurs and Career, Tech, and Money Content for Black People - Black Ent

Pollard laments on WI embarrassing series loss - Barbados Today

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Captain Kieron Pollard has described Sunday’s series defeat to Ireland as a “bitter pill to swallow” and has warned there will be no quick fix to the issues plaguing the embattled one-day side.West Indies crashed to a disappointing two-wicket defeat in the third One-Day

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Source: Barbados Today - News You Can Trust.

Former NFL player Siavii found dead in Kansas federal prison

A former Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle was found dead in a Kansas federal prison where he was being held The post Former NFL player Siavii found dead in Kansas federal prison appeared first on TheGrio.

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Source: theGrio

Buckingham and Leyte lead UNCG against Mercer - Carolina Peacemaker

MACON, Ga. – De’Monte Buckingham scored 18 points to lead the UNC Greensboro (UNCG) men’s basketball team during a 58- 49 setback to Mercer in a Southern Conference contest at Hawkins Arena on Saturday afternoon. Bas Leyte added eight points and eight rebounds for the Spartans, who scored 20 points

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Source: http://www.peacemakeronline.com

Flames tread Cautiously - The Times Group Malawi

Malawi National Football Team is keeping its fingers crossed as the squad undergoes another Covid-19 test today ahead of crucial Group B tie against Senegal in Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) finals. Due to coronavirus infections, Flames kick-started their Afcon campaign against Guinea with

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Source: The Times Group Malawi - Breaking news, politics, sports, entertainment and more - The Times Group Malawi

Falcons End Season with 30-20 Loss to Rival Saints

Nothing seemed to work well for the Falcons in their final game of the season to division rival New Orleans Saints Sunday. Turnovers, tepid play on offense and allowing 5.2 yards a carry to the tune of 195 rushing yards on defense were all factors that proved considerable in a final 30-20 end of

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Source: The Florida Star

Tigers to go hunting for bear after squeaking past Tulsa - TSDMemphis.com

Come Sunday, the University of Memphis men’s basketball team will host the Cincinnati Bearcats during a nationally televised game that provides the Tigers with another opportunity to show that they are moving in the right direction when measured by expectations. Cincinnati (10-4, 1-1 American

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