Today: December 14, 2025
Montgomery County celebrated female Olympian swimmer by declaring Thursday, October 17, as Katie Ledecky Day and honoring her with a street name near her alma mater, Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart in Bethesda. The most-decorated female Olympic gold medalist in…
The Washington Commanders and the District of Columbia will celebrate the remarkable legacy of Darrell Green, widely regarded as one of the finest cornerbacks in NFL history. During a ceremony on Saturday, October 19, Mayor Muriel Bowser will present Green with the…
Tobi Amusan, the world record holder in the women’s 100m hurdles, has announced the release of her documentary titled “Homecoming.” This feature-length film captures her remarkable journey as an athlete, shedding light on both her achievements and the obstacles she has encountered.…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have made the decision to shelve their upcoming AFCON 2025 qualifier against Libya after enduring an exhausting 12-hour ordeal at Al Abraq Airport. The team arrived in Libya following a successful first leg match in Uyo, where…
Nigerian-born bodybuilder Samson Dauda, representing the United Kingdom, has clinched the title of Mr. Olympia 2024 in the Men’s Open Division. The landmark victory marks him as the 19th champion in the competition’s six-decade history and the first of Nigerian origin to…
For several years, Formula One, F1, world star Lewis Hamilton has pushed for the return of F1 Africa. All these years, he has maintained that it is unjust to keep ignoring Africa considering its importance to the global sports industry. At the…
Dikembe Mutombo, a towering figure on and off the court, has left a legendary legacy in the world, particularly in his homeland, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Beyond his celebrated NBA career, Mutombo’s legacy is defined by his profound commitment…
South Sudanese-Australian sprinter, Gout Gout, may become the next Usain Bolt with the waves he is making waves in the athletics world as a promising sprinter. At just 16 years old, he has already set multiple Australian records, including the under-16 100m…
Major League Baseball is in full swing, the NBA and NFL seasons will be starting soon, and there will be all kinds of African diaspora representation across the major leagues once again this year. But if you have enjoyed watching African nations…
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) is set to publish its first book of sports photography, titled “Game Changers: Sports Photographs from the National Museum of African American History and Culture,” on September 17, 2024. This groundbreaking…
