2008 NFL Draft Watch: Jeremy Zuttah
Jeremy Zuttah, a proud son of Ghana, has attracted a lot of attention. He is a guard who can tackle, has run a 40-yard dash in just 4.99 seconds (he is considered one of the fastest offensive linemen in the game and was the only offensive lineman to break five seconds in the 40-yard dash at the Indianapolis Scouting Combine), prompting major news coverage and putting him under greater scrutiny of the scouts. » Read more…
Gibril Wilson – From a Giant to a Raider
Gibril Wilson | Oakland Raiders | Safety | #28 » Read more…
Victor Abiamiri – Philadelphia Eagles
Victor Abiamiri | Philadelphia Eagles | Defensive End |#78 » Read more…
Mathias Kiwanuka – New York Giants
Mathias Kiwanuka | Linebacker | New York Giants | #97 » Read more…
Bekele Wins Sixth Championship, Shoeless…..Well Almost!
Kenenisa Bekele raced across the finish line to win the IAAF World Cross Country Championship for the sixth time. This beats the records set by Paul Tergat and Paul Ngugi who each have five victories under their belt. Bekele lost his shoe in the first five minutes of the race and had to put it back on. He didn’t let it stop him, but surged forward to win the race. » Read more…
World Cross Country Championships 2008
Well, it looks like Ethiopia and Kenya are going to be the main attraction at the 2008 World Cross Country Championships. The championship will be fielding some heavyweights like defending champion, Zersenay Tardese (Eritrea), Kenenisa Bekele (Ethiopia), Sileshi Sihine (Ethiopia), Abebe Dinkesa (Ethiopia), Joseph Ebuya (Kenya), Gideon Gatunyi (Kenya) Grace Momanyi (Kenya), Doris beChangeywo (Kenya), and Linet Masai (Kenya). » Read more…
Freddy Adu Scores Again
Young Freddy Adu is at it again, showing us why he went pro at such an early age. He scored the winning goal against Panama and helped launch the U.S. team into the group stage of the Olympic Qualifying Tournament. Although the U.S. appeared to be in control for most of the game, they couldn’t quite seem to get the ball into the goal. Freddy came to the rescue in the 42nd minute with a well-placed ball that cinched their position in the group stage of the Olympic Qualifying Tournament. » Read more…
Jerrod Mustaf Goodwill Ambassador to the Gambia
Jamati Online had the pleasure to sit down with Jerrod Mustaf, Goodwill Ambassador to The Gambia, President of the African Tourism Organization, Founder and CEO of the Street Basketball Association, proposed President of the Greater Beltway Branch of the NAACP in Prince George’s County and the leader of the Greater Beltway Coalition, AND former NBA player for the NY Knicks and the Phoenix Suns….
As you can see this is one busy brother….. » Read more…
Nigerian Born Samuel Peter is the new WBC Heavyweight Champ
All it took was six rounds for the Nigerian-born fighter to knock Oleg Maskaev down and take the WBC winning title, his first championship after years of pursuit. From the first round things were already tense in the Mexican bullfighting ring but it was the sixth round that sealed the deal for Mr. Peter clothed in a bull’s skin. » Read more…
Streetball – Urban Basketball with an Edge
Streetball is very popular in urban neighborhoods where people get together and play in neighborhood playgrounds and gymnasiums. It is growing in popularity and helping mend communities by providing a positive outlet for children, and an alternative to drugs, crime, and gangs. African players have been featured among the best in the game (yes…Africans ARE everywhere). » Read more…
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