Sports

Former Houston Texan hosts race for Sickle Cell Trait awareness

More than 300 runners and walkers crossed the finish line in Stude Park on Feb. 23 to educate the public on the dangers of Sickle...

By African American News Editorial Staff
March 3, 2020

National, News, Sports

Fans upset after Kobe’s parents barely acknowledged during memorial

It was a somber, star-studded event as celebrities, athletes and other who's who of the nation joined fans in mourning at the Staples Center, also...

By African American News Editorial Staff
March 3, 2020

Community, Local, News, Sports

Community steps up, pours out love for former Houston Oilers player

By: N.L. Preston HOUSTON – He thanks the good Lord up above, the community who’s rushed in to help and the reporters who’ve brought...

By African American News Editorial Staff
February 16, 2020

National, News, Sports

Go sistah! Redskins reportedly hiring first Black female full-time asst. coach in NFL

Is there NOTHING a BLACK WOMAN can't do? According to ESPN sources, the Washington Redskins are working to make Jennifer King the first African American...

By African American News Editorial Staff
February 9, 2020

News, Sports, Texas

Mahomes becomes 3rd black QB to win Super Bowl

The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers 31-20 in Super Bowl LIV, making Patrick Mahomes the third black quarterback to win the Lombardi...

By African American News Editorial Staff
February 5, 2020

National, News, Sports

Lakers pay tribute to Kobe Bryant before game against Trail Blazers

The Los Angles Lakers gave an emotional tribute to Kobe Bryant, his daughter and the other victims of the tragic helicopter crash ahead of their...

By African American News Editorial Staff
February 3, 2020

National, News, Sports

Kobe Bryant: A life cut short during an amazing ‘second act’

The Earth seemingly stopped rotating on the morning of Jan. 26 as we all learned that retired LA Lakers star, Kobe Bryant, was killed in...

By African American News Editorial Staff
February 3, 2020

Local, News, Sports

Dusty Baker, 70, named new Astros manager

The Houston Astros have hired Dusty Baker as the club’s new manager, Astros Owner and Chairman Jim Crane announced Wednesday. He becomes the 19th manager...

By African American News Editorial Staff
January 31, 2020

News, Sports, Texas

Mahomes, 7th Black man to lead team to Super Bowl

By: Isaiah Robinson KANSAS CITY- The Kansas City Chiefs booked their ticket to Super Bowl LIV after a convincing 35-24 win against the Tennessee Titans,...