The Ebony-American Sports Digest THE BEST & MOST VARIETY IN BLACK-AMERICAN SPORTS NEWS VOLUME V, NO. 22 FOR THE WEEK ENDING MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2020 THIS WEEK’S SPORTS SHORTS The Native News Narrative:

FOR THE RECORD HBCU NEWS QUITE FRANKLY UTC Mocs Men’s Basketball Head Coach Earns First Coaching Honor

WTA: Tue., Apr. 1, tourney officials WCT: Fri., Apr. 5, Delaware St. Uni- NFL: QB Jameis Winston, who was By Oscar C. Woodall, Jr. – HayWood Media at the All England Lawn Tennis Club versity’s Athletics Director Dr. D. Scott released into free agency by the Bucca- [email protected] announced that Wimbledon 2020 will Gines (DSU photo) announced the addition neers, says he is flattered to be replaced It took three seasons, but UTC men’s strong step forward for the basketball be canceled, due to concerns over the by QB Tom Brady, who was released basketball head coach Lamont Paris fi- program. Also, Matt Ryan (2nd) and Chinese flu (COVID-19). That means into free agency by the Patriots. “One nally earned his first head coaching Ramon Vila (3rd) made the All-South- 7-time Wimbledon woman’s singles thing about Tom Brady is it’s under- honor. He was named to the Achieving ern Conference team, as the Mocs had stood that he is the GOAT,” said Win- Coaching Excellence (ACE) College their largest wins improvement (8) since ston. “For you to get replaced by Tom Basketball Honor Roll last Monday. the 1997 NCAA Sweet 16 team’s nine. Brady in a city that you love so much, According to ACE, recipients of this I guess that’s kudos to me.” UTC Athletics inaugural honor were selected because IN MEMORIAM photo of its they, “demonstrate tenements of coach- NFL: At age 84, Robert C. “Bobby” ing excellence that include on and off- men’s basketball Mitchell (Redskins photo) was laid to rest court performance, community involve- head coach ment, and serving as champions for col- Lamont Paris. lege basketball, their coaching peers and the coaching profession.” of women’s triathlon to the school’s athletics champ Serena Williams (WTA photo) Under the first-time head coach, UTC programs. With that, DSU now has 13 must wait for her chance to tie Marga- ended the 2019-20 season 20-13, claim- women’s athletic programs amid 19 varsity ret Court (WTA photo) for the all- ing its 25th 20-win season, which was a time major sports. Also, DSU is now the first MEAC and Oscar’s Observation: singles title nation’s second HBCU, in addition to being Being Home To Avoid Getting And/Or Spreading COVID-19, Not So Bad record (man the nation’s thirty-fifth NCAA member, to By Oscar C. Woodall, Jr. – HayWood Media or woman) sponsor women’s triathlon. DSU will begin for an undisclosed cause. Mitchell was a its first season of women’s triathlon com- [email protected] of 24. It’s college HB/FK at Illinois, before the Browns petition during the 2021-22 school yr. the first took him in round seven (84th overall) in Many of us are not doing so well with with a weight bench, a jump rope, a pull- APPLAUSE, APPLAUSE, CONGRATS time since 1958’s NFL Draft. Mitchell played for the staying at home or social distancing (stay- up/push-up bar, stretch bands and a device 1945 that BASKETBALL: According to John Browns (1958-61) until traded in the sum- ing at least six feet away from each other), that turns my bicycle into an indoor exer- Wimble- L. Doleva, President and CEO of the mer of 1962 to the Redskins, who were to avoid the likelihood of getting and/or cise bike, I speak from experience when don, which Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of under pressure to integrate their team by spreading the Chinese flu (COVID-19). saying, limber up first. Stretch the muscles began play Fame, former NBA players Tim Duncan, the U.S. government. In exchange, the But, staying at home to keep from get- in your thighs, legs, toes, fingers, triceps, in 1877, won’t be played, and the first Kobe Bryant and Kevin Garnett; former Browns got Syracuse HB Ernie Davis, ting and/or spreading the Chinese flu has a biceps, neck and back, to limit the risk of reason, other than World War I (1915- NBA coach Rudy Tomjanovich; former the Redskins’ round one pick (1st overall) in huge advantage I never considered. injury, or needing Icy Hot or Ben-Gay. 18) and World War II (1940-45), that WNBA player Tamika Catchings; for- 1962’s NFL Draft. But, Davis, who, when First, here are a few sporting ideas you Remember, you are not as young and/or the event won’t be played. Along with mer NCAA coaches Eddie Sutton, Kim at Syracuse in 1961, became the first Af- and your loved ones might enjoy, while at as strong as you think, or once were. Wimbledon being canceled, the ATP and Mulkey and Barbara Stevens; and FIBA rican-American football player to win the home during the Chinese flu pandemic. Playing games and/or exercising with WTA made a joint announcement that all executive Patrick Baumann are the nine Heisman Trophy, had leukemia, unbe- Each day, elect between playing a few loved ones helps to keep the mind, body events at all levels of both tours were members of the 2020 Naismith Memorial knownst to anyone at the time of the draft, Wii games, board games or card games. and soul healthy and strong. canceled thru Mon., Jul. 13 – the entire Basketball Hall of Fame Induction Class. and died without ever playing a down in Each day, choose between doing a few But the big advantage is that you will grass-court season. The next major on Collectively, the four players have won 12 pro football. Mitchell played for the Red- sit-ups, squats, planks, pull-ups, push-ups get better acquainted with your loved the docket is the U.S. Open, with the NBA/WNBA championships and seven skins (1962-68), before retiring from foot- and other exercises. But, be very careful! ones, and possibly learn something about main draw starting on Mon., Aug. 31. Olympic gold medals. ball as a Redskins’ executive (1969-02). Having and using a hula-hoop, weights them that you needed to know. Stay tuned. SPORTOON Encore TV Pics For This Weekend (Unless Noted Otherwise, All Times Are Eastern PM) PHOTO OF THE WEEK Courtesy of New England Patriots By Marty Bucella SPORT BASKBALL (2011) HOCKEY (2008) BASEBALL (1983) SOFTBALL (2019) HOCKEY (2011) FOOTBALL (2017)

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