How the Black-led Jordan Brand steers Nike’s landmark $140 million Black Community Commitment initiative
After the 2020 murder of George Floyd, Michael Jordan and his brand stepped up with $100 million in grants and the goal of changing the narrative of African Americans
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JuJu Watkins’ time isn’t coming. It’s here.
Star USC freshman is leading one of the great college basketball revivals
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Rajah Caruth is ‘business as usual’ after his first NASCAR truck series win
Third Black driver to win a NASCAR race talks therapy, NBA and growing up in Washington
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Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole knows what you think of him
Poole ignores the negative memes, focuses on rebuilding Wizards
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Former NBA Allan Houston’s FISLL brand connects fathers, sons and Black history
Houston’s Black History apparel one part of social impact through fashion, mentorship and more
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Basketball Africa League documentary the next project of filmmaker Akin Omotoso
Nigerian who directed ‘Rise’ is co-executive producer of an upcoming BAL origin story
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Columbus Crew’s Wilfred Nancy understands there’s more than winning as a Black coach in MLS
One of eight Black coaches in league history, the 2023 MLS Cup champion knows he’s an inspiration
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Caleb Williams displayed his swagger at NFL combine
Projected No. 1 NFL draft pick also described as great teammate at USC
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Khaman Maluach the latest success story from NBA Academy Africa
Projected lottery pick in 2025 a product of location, development of players by program
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As the MEAC and SWAC tournaments tip off, here are the teams and players to watch
Conference titles and automatic bids to the NCAA tournament are at stake
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How Clay from ‘Love Is Blind’ became one of the most fascinating people on reality TV
He showed us how a family copes with trauma, hurt and a search for closure
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WWE inducting Claude ‘Thunderbolt’ Patterson into Hall of Fame
Pro champion advocated for a more equal pay system, more rights for wrestlers
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Jewell Loyd takes nothing for granted in WNBA ambassador role with Basketball Africa League
WNBA and USA basketball star talks rebuilt Seattle Storm, increased popularity of women’s basketball and more
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Why Emmitt Smith’s voice is powerful in wake of DEI ban
The Hall of Famer’s support of diversity and call to action carries weight
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Andscape roundtable: Russell Wilson is a Pittsburgh Steeler. What’s next?
Talking winners and losers in the Wilson signing, Justin Fields and what’s next for Black quarterbacks
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LSU-South Carolina altercation shouldn’t diminish women’s college basketball spotlight
Takeaways from SEC championship game scuffle include intensity of Tigers-Gamecocks rivalry
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Former NBA guard Randy Livingston never backs down, as a player or coach
The coach of New Orleans boys basketball powerhouse Newman is fighting suspension by Louisiana High School Athletics Association
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Burundi Dynamo withdraws from BAL over Visit Rwanda protest; NBA Africa Academy in
Khaman Maluach, projected 2025 NBA lottery pick, expected to play with NBA Africa Academy
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Ijeoma Ofomata has gone from Basketball Africa League to Milwaukee Bucks’ front office
New NBA scouting coordinator contributed to development of BAL
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Burundi Dynamo guard Bryton Hobbs hopes team will play after forfeit
Team’s only American was unaware Dynamo violated league’s jersey and uniform rules
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Why Usher’s visit with a disgraced Russell Simmons was a betrayal
No celebrity should be loved so much that we can’t call them out when they perpetuate harm
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Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes is just getting started
The proud HBCU graduate believes the door will open for more inclusive hiring partly because of his success in Detroit