Howard University's 100th homecoming celebration featured a football game against Tennessee State University, with the Tigers winning 27-14, and the Bison's defense standing tall to limit Tennessee State to three yards and force a field goal try.

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Howard University's Battle at the Burr (BATB) event was a major success, attracting a sold-out crowd and celebrities such as Olympic gold medalist Rowdy Gaines and Simone Manual, as well as providing a platform for young swimming enthusiasts to be inspired by role models who look like them.

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Howard University and Hampton University met for the 100th time in the Truth and Service Classic, with Hampton winning the game 27-20, marking their eighth straight win in the heated series.

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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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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 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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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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The Washington Mystics have won six games since the start of the season and are looking to build on this momentum with the return of two key players, Brittney Sykes and Shakira Austin, and the contributions of Ariel Atkins, Aaliyah Edwards, Stephanie Dolson, Karlie Samuelson, Julie Vanloo, Myisha Hines-Allen, Shatoria Williams-Kimbrough, and Melbourne.

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Davis Promotions put on a boxing card at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Southeast Washington, D.C., featuring Jordan "Short Dog" White against Jason Sanchez, with White winning on a unanimous decision.

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The world of sports continues to grow and evolve, and as it experiences rapid growth, more young people are searching for careers in the athletic industry.

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