NEW YORK–The NFL is stepping up its monitoring of on-field player activities to ensure that no one is flashing the hand signals of street gangs. The Los Angeles Times reported that the league had hired experts to look at game tapes and identify play
Funeral services were held in Newark, New Jersey last weekend for former sportscaster Sherman “Jocko” Maxwell. Considered the first Black sportscaster, Maxwell died of complications from pneumonia at a suburban Philadelphia hospital. He was 10
It will be Central State battling West Virginia State in the 10th annual Chicago Football Classic. The game is set for Sept. 6 at Soldier Field with a 4 p.m. kickoff.“Central State University has a great football tradition, and there are plenty
When businessman Larry Huggins and his partner Everett Rand first took over the Chicago Football Classic 11 years ago, there were those who thought they were wasting their time.
Former Simeon high school star Derrick Rose, the No. 1 pick by the Bulls in the recent NBA Draft, was among the players chosen for the the U.S. Select team roster that will scrimmage against the U.S. Olympic team next week.
White Sox slugger Jermaine Dye’s hopes of making the American League all-star game came up short. Dye finished second in on-line voting to Tampa Bay’s rookie sensation Evan Longoria for the final American League roster spot.
The White Sox have had several come-from-behind victories this season.Now, right fielder Jermaine Dye is hoping he can battle from behind in his bid to become the final member of the American League squad for Tuesday’s All-Star Game at Yankee Stad
