Sports Archives - The Washington Informer https://www.washingtoninformer.com/category/sports/ Black News, Commentary and Culture | The Washington Informer Wed, 18 Sep 2024 20:23:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/cropped-Site-Icon-32x32.png Sports Archives - The Washington Informer https://www.washingtoninformer.com/category/sports/ 32 32 121622320 Top 3 Takeaways From the Washington Commanders’ Week 2 Win Against the New York Giants https://www.washingtoninformer.com/top-3-takeaways-from-the-washington-commanders-week-2-win-against-the-new-york-giants/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/top-3-takeaways-from-the-washington-commanders-week-2-win-against-the-new-york-giants/#respond Wed, 18 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214920 Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. advancing in rushing yards striking past the Giants defense. (Abdullah Konte/The Washington Informer)

The Washington Commanders defeated the New York Giants 21-18, setting the single-game record for field goals in a game, and the offense dominated the run game, while penalties still remain a setback for the team.

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Negro League Legends All Star Game Takes Place at Prince George’s Stadium https://www.washingtoninformer.com/negro-league-legends-baseball-game/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/negro-league-legends-baseball-game/#respond Wed, 11 Sep 2024 04:45:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214560 Players anticipate a batter's swing in the midfield. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

The Negro League Legends Hall of Fame hosted a baseball game at Prince George’s Stadium on September 1, celebrating the 15-year tradition of the Classic East vs. West game, and highlighting Negro league history and engaging families with vendors, a live DJ, an auto showcase, and a live DJ.

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Friendship Collegiate Blanks Flowers in Early Season Matchup https://www.washingtoninformer.com/friendship-collegiate-wins-against-flowers/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/friendship-collegiate-wins-against-flowers/#respond Wed, 11 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214467 Friendship defense swarm Jaguars quarterback Adrian Favors (1) during their 14-0 victory over C.H. Flowers in Springdale, Md., on Sept. 6. (Marcus Relacion/The Washington Informer)

Friendship Collegiate Academy defeated Charles Herbert Flowers High School 14-0, thanks to the all-around talent of Xavier Kennedy and a stout defense led by Bryce Jenkins.

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4 Crucial Observations of the Washington Commanders That Can Raise High Hopes or Concerns Ahead of New York Giants Home Battle https://www.washingtoninformer.com/commanders-season-observations/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/commanders-season-observations/#respond Wed, 11 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214472 Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels during Commanders training camp (Abdullah Konte/The Washington Informer)

The Washington Commanders are looking to rebuild this season, with rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels showing promise and the defense seeking to improve after a disappointing debut against the Buccaneers.

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Magic Johnson Joins Washington Spirit Ownership Group https://www.washingtoninformer.com/magic-johnson-invests-washington-spirit/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/magic-johnson-invests-washington-spirit/#respond Thu, 05 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214044

NBA legend Earvin "Magic" Johnson has joined the investor group of the Washington Spirit, the Washington area's female major league soccer franchise, with the goal of accelerating the club's growth on and off the field.

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Fight For Children Sponsors Youth Sports Day https://www.washingtoninformer.com/fight-for-children-youth-sports/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/fight-for-children-youth-sports/#respond Wed, 04 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1213982 Apart from Youth Sports Day, Fight for Children offered free haircuts for kids going back to school. (Skylar Nelson/The Washington Informer)

Fight For Children's Second Annual Youth Sports Day was a success, attracting nearly 2,000 families and featuring 40 nonprofit organizations that provide sports-based youth development programs, as well as free school supplies and wellness checks.

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Bowie State University Prepares to Build on Last Season’s Momentum https://www.washingtoninformer.com/bowie-state-bulldogs-2024-season/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/bowie-state-bulldogs-2024-season/#respond Wed, 04 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1213997 Picked to finish fifth in the CIAA under third-year coach Kyle Jackson, the Bowie State Bulldogs ended last season winning their last three games and are hoping to build on that momentum in the 2024 season. (Courtesy photo)

Bowie State Bulldogs are hoping to build on last season's momentum with a battle between redshirt juniors Amir Jenkins and Jordan Morse at quarterback, and are led by All-CIAA defensive back Devin Williams and redshirt defensive tackle Shawan Lewis.

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In D.C. Visit, LeBron James Family Foundation Inspires a Blueprint for Community Empowerment https://www.washingtoninformer.com/lebron-james-foundation-impact/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/lebron-james-foundation-impact/#respond Wed, 04 Sep 2024 02:36:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1213833 Marshon Jones, Curtis James and Gloria James talk about the work of the LeBron James Family Foundation during a visit to Washington, D.C., where they appeared on the PBS show "The Chavis Chronicles." (Stacy M. Brown/The Washington Informer)

The LeBron James Family Foundation, led by Gloria James, has made a significant impact on the Akron community through its holistic approach to community support, providing comprehensive support to over 1,400 students and their families, and setting a precedent for other athletes, entertainers, and politicians to follow.

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Local HBCU Teams Prepare for Season with High Hopes https://www.washingtoninformer.com/hbcu-teams-hopeful-2024/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/hbcu-teams-hopeful-2024/#respond Wed, 28 Aug 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1213401 Morgan State (pictured here in a game against Howard University in 2023) has made great strides in its first two years under Damon Wilson. (WI File Photo/Marcus Relacion)

Bowie State, Morgan State and Howard are all preparing for the upcoming college football season, with expectations high after successful seasons and conference titles in sight.

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FedEx Field No Longer: Stadium Officially Loses Longtime Sponsor https://www.washingtoninformer.com/northwest-stadium-fedex-field-naming-rights/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/northwest-stadium-fedex-field-naming-rights/#respond Wed, 28 Aug 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1213556 The former FedEx Field is now Northwest Field. The partnership between the Commanders and Northwest Financial Credit Union will officially begin on Sep. 15. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

The Washington Commanders have ended their 27-year sponsorship deal with FedEx Field and replaced it with an eight-year partnership with Northwest Federal Credit Union, which will add a new exterior logo to the stadium and NWFCU patches to team uniforms.

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