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‘Thrill of a billion eyes’: The Prancing J-Settes of Jackson State gracefully continue a rich legacy of sisterhood
As the team turns 50, a look at what it means to be a J-Sette in 2021.
On Dec 31, 2021 by Kahron Spearman
Video shows former New York Jets player Zac Stacy attacking ex-girlfriend in front of baby
‘Her calmness is the scariest part.’
On Nov 18, 2021 by Moises Mendez II
Why Major League Baseball is losing Black players
And what happens next.
On Nov 13, 2021 by Kahron Spearman
‘The dude is a legit scumbag’: Clip resurfaces of Dave Portnoy joking about rape after he’s accused of sexual violence against teen
Critics point to his history of misogynist humor.
On Nov 4, 2021 by Cecilia Lenzen
‘These teams are workplaces’: The resignation of Ben Simmons, and why Philadelphia won’t accept it
The NBA star looks for an exit.
On Oct 29, 2021 by Kahron Spearman
Why your brain is wired to think Jordan is better than LeBron
‘People who are my students’ age, the Gen Z-ers, do not know anything about Michael Jordan.’
On Oct 22, 2021 by Kahron Spearman
How Jon Gruden became a sacrificial lamb for the NFL—a league anchored in racism
His racist emails got a pass at first. Why?
‘That goes against everything America stands for’: What Draymond Green gets wrong about freedom
The NBA star’s viral speech is a troublingly limited take.
On Oct 15, 2021 by Kahron Spearman
Black Players for Change assembled after George Floyd. They’re just getting started
The MLS collective is here, there, everywhere.
On Oct 15, 2021 by P.J. West
‘They even caught it on camera!’: Viral TikTok roasts Urban Meyer for being caught at bar with young woman to ‘It Wasn’t Me’
The embattled coach gets flamed.
On Oct 7, 2021 by Kahron Spearman
‘Tell me how what you’re doing benefits our schools’: ‘Karen’ high school director says TikToker can’t be on her field, sparking debate
The influencer showcases high school athletes.
Megan Reyes wants you to demand diverse voices in sports—on a T-shirt
Her viral fashion statement has been sported by many high-profile supporters.
On Oct 4, 2021 by P.J. West
Why Kyrie Irving suddenly supercharged the NBA’s anti-vax movement
The social media black hole is having real-world consequences.
On Oct 4, 2021 by Kahron Spearman
The Sha’Carri Richardson timeline
A more inclusive court of public opinion has her back.
On Sep 28, 2021 by Jillian Price
The future of HBCU football
After decades of widening disparities, some hopeful ideas to course correct.
On Sep 28, 2021 by Kahron Spearman
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