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Popular boxing promoter and Howard alumni Rock Newman introduces the Mayors of Washington D.C. (Hon Vincent C.Gray) and Atlanta (Hon Kasim Reed) at the press conference held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center to help promote the Nation's Football Classic. Photo By John E.De Freitas.WASHINGTON, D.C. – A Classic is marching into D.C.! The Nation’s Football Classic™, a football game featuring teams from historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), will be held annually in September at RFK Stadium, the Washington Convention and Sports Authority (WCSA) announced today during a reception at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. D.C.’s newest sports tradition kicks off with Howard University and Morehouse College renewing the historic rivalry between two premier institutions rich in heritage and tradition on and off the field. The inaugural game is September 10, 2011 at 3:30 p.m.
Kastles Stadium at the Wharf - Courtesy Photo“As a native Washingtonian, I am committed to investing in our community and, through the Kastles, hope to create lifelong memories for people throughout our region,” said team owner Mark Ein. “We are excited to bring the Kastles and lots of other entertaining events to our spectacular new home in Southwest Washington and are thrilled to be part of the rebirth of that part of town. We know our fans will be treated to great summer nights in one of the most unique venues anywhere.”
DC Boxing Hall of Famer Henry "Discombobulating" Jones (center) -Courtesy PhotoLast Friday night during the Georgia Boxing Championship card in Atlanta GA, promoters Greg Barckhoff of Sportsfan Properties along with Shea Bailey of Shea Bailey Promotions honored ring announcer Henry “Discombobulating” Jones with a lifetime achievement award. Jones is often seen across the country at different fight cards announcing. He as been seen on USA Tuesday Night Fights, ESPN and HBO over the past 21 years. He was the first ring announcer at Radio City Music Hall, has announced in Madison Square Garden, Trump Taj Mahal, Constitution Hall, Philly’s Blue Horizon, and other famous venues. He has received Mayoral Proclamations from Washington DC, Maryland, and NY for being the “first prominent African-American Ring Announcer in history. He was recently inducted into the Washington DC Boxing Hall of Fame, the only ring announcer ever to be so honored.
Every March, fans of baseball everywhere look at the start of each season with optimism and hope their team finishes better than they did in the previous year.
For years – and generations – baseball fans have always heard with onset of an upcoming season from their respective teams, “this year, things are going to be different,” or “we’re coming to come into this season with a different mindset.”
More often than not, these time-honored clichés often don’t match the reality of the win-loss record of a team once a season starts – especially for the Washington Nationals.
For years – and generations – baseball fans have always heard with onset of an upcoming season from their respective teams, “this year, things are going to be different,” or “we’re coming to come into this season with a different mindset.”
More often than not, these time-honored clichés often don’t match the reality of the win-loss record of a team once a season starts – especially for the Washington Nationals.
One boxer continued his winning ways, another called it a career and a third boxer suffered a major setback during an Ice Promotions Boxing card at the George Mason University Patriot Center in Fairfax, VA.
Fan favorite Jimmy Lange of Great Falls, VA successfully headlined the card for the 12th time and won a 10-round unanimous decision over “The Fighting Schoolteacher” Jimmy Holmes of Demotte, IN. Lange (35-4-2, 24 KO’s) was in control throughout the contest as he used a number of styles to control the action. Holmes (19-2, 10 KO’s) fired back with some shots, but the outcome was never truly in doubt. All three judges scored the bout 97-92.
Fan favorite Jimmy Lange of Great Falls, VA successfully headlined the card for the 12th time and won a 10-round unanimous decision over “The Fighting Schoolteacher” Jimmy Holmes of Demotte, IN. Lange (35-4-2, 24 KO’s) was in control throughout the contest as he used a number of styles to control the action. Holmes (19-2, 10 KO’s) fired back with some shots, but the outcome was never truly in doubt. All three judges scored the bout 97-92.
Miguel Cotto after last night's victory. Photo by David Martin-Warr
Bethune-Cookman men's basketball coach Clifford Reed and his son, junior point guard C.J. Reed - Photo courtesy of: Yusuf AbdullahThe elder Reed was voted MEAC Coach of the Year and his son was selected Player of the Year as the Wildcats won their first ever regular-season conference championship and earned their first-ever postseason appearance since moving to Division I. They play Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va., in the NIT Wednesday night.
“Being at home in front of my family was great but getting the win made it feel even better," said Oklahoma Thunder forward Kevin Durant. Durant scored 32 points and played 28.51 minutes against the Washington Wizards on Mon., March 14 at the Verizon Center in Northwest. Photo by John E. DeFreitasBasketball fans traveled to the Verizon Center to watch the Washington Wizards hosts the Oklahoma City Thunder on Mon., March 14. But this time, the arena exuded a different energy because more Thunder fans filled the seats than did die-hard Wizards fans. On this particular evening, the Washington metro area welcomed one of their native sons back home.
Oklahoma City’s “Golden Boy” Kevin Durant has taken the NBA by storm, becoming the youngest player in NBA history to win the coveted scoring champion title. His 30.1 points per game average edged out Miami’s LeBron James for the 2010 title.
Roscoe R. Smith -Courtesy PhotoRoscoe R. Smith (#22) was a two-time Baltimore Sun All-Metro selection. Now a freshman at U Conn. Smith is the only local player to participate in the NCAA games (part of 68 teams) held at the Verizon Center last week. Now, he is on his way to par-ticipate in the NCAA final four championships.
The D.C. Rollergirls rolled into action for their fifth season, Sun. Mar. 27 at the D.C. Armory in Northeast. The D.C. All-Stars v. The Port Authorities (Maine) provided great Sunday afternoon entertainment to a sold-out crowd. The All-Stars are an elite group of female skaters. / Photo by John E. De Freitas.ADVERTISMENT
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