Sports
NBA
‘We still need to celebrate his name’: Bill Russell honored by Basketball Hall of Famers
Celtics legend died before this year’s induction ceremony, but his spirit lived on throughout Basketball Hall of Fame weekend
WNBA
20 years later, Sparks remain WNBA’s last repeat winners
Los Angeles is the last team to win back-to-back WNBA titles, illustrating the difficulty of repeating as champions the last two decades
NFL
‘He’s going to be a head coach again’: Raheem Morris has a key supporter in Sean McVay
Morris guided the Rams’ defense to the Super Bowl title. He also provided friendship and counsel to one of the NFL’s top head coach makers.
Tennis
Serena Williams and tennis’ challenge of maintaining her momentum
For 25 years, Williams helped make the sport’s audience and participation more diverse. How does the sport capitalize on them after her retirement?
Serena Williams
And the Know: Serena Williams & the rich history of Black tennis
The record holder for the most Grand Slam titles in the Open Era stands on the shoulders of giants
Serena
NFL
Raiders president Sandra Douglass Morgan a rare Black executive atop an NFL franchise
Douglass Morgan, the first Black woman to be hired as president of an NFL team, just wanted ‘to go in and show that we’re all capable’
Little League World Series
Little League pitcher’s family nurtures son’s baseball career and Black identity
Zaire Griffin stands out on the Australian team, while navigating life in Australia off the field
NFL
Rooney Rule at 20: A look back at the policy that changed the NFL’s hiring of Black coaches
In 2002, a report analyzing the records of Black head coaches (and a potential lawsuit) forced the league to act. Two decades later, the rule still has its critics.
Women's Basketball
‘More than a coach’: Charlene Curtis was a role model and mentor to Black players and coaches
Former Radford, Temple and Wake Forest coach was one of the few Black women leading college basketball programs in the 1990s and 2000s
Locker Room Talk
Deshaun Watson can’t decide between accountability and innocence
The Browns quarterback has been suspended 11 games and fined $5 million for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy, but questions remain about whether he understands the severity of his actions
Jackson State Tigers
Shedeur Sanders demands championship standard from Jackson State
A focus on finishing details is fueling the 2021 Jerry Rice Award winner and the Tigers’ title chase
NFL
Steelers’ Darrel Young set on becoming a GM despite challenges facing Black NFL employees
‘I know the work I put in, I know how I prepare, and I know I’m learning from the right people,’ said the fullback-turned-Pittsburgh’s director of player development
WNBA
Isabelle Harrison’s unwavering personality stands out for the Dallas Wings and WNBA
One of 12 siblings, Harrison has overcome injury, the loss of a sister and an autoimmune disorder to become one of the league’s most intriguing figures
Summer Pro-Am Leagues
Desert Reign ProCity is a destination for homegrown, NBA and WNBA talent
The Las Vegas pro-am has highlighted the talent in the city, from pros such as Pierre Jackson and Sequoia Holmes to high school and college prospects