Commentary
Sports
Frances Tiafoe, Ben Shelton — win or lose — are heroes at US Open
Nearly 60 years after Arthur Ashe’s Grand Slam triumph, Black men’s tennis stars are beloved for more than just major championships
Culture
What Allen Iverson and HBCUs have to do with the US Open
From Naomi Osaka’s Allen Iverson tribute to Taylor Townsend’s HBCU-inspired look, two stars are bringing personal cultural influences onto the US Open stage
Sports
All over a hat: MLB umpire turns memorable debut into entry point to America
Doug Eddings didn’t ruin Hancel Rincon’s first MLB appearance. But he made a young pitcher’s moment about himself.
Sports
Daejon Love’s 49ers scam merits more than just laughs
The focus has shifted away from victims and accountability for Love’s actions
Sports
Clippers-Kawhi saga a win for player empowerment, a rare rebuke of NBA ownership
There’s now hope that billionaire team owners will be held accountable
Culture
‘Lanterns’ explores what is gained — and lost — in the pursuit of being a Black superhero
Episode 3 grounds John Stewart’s origins against the backdrop of race relations
Sports
Deshaun Watson and the moral dilemma at the forefront of Cleveland Browns football
Watson has the right to begin anew, and he received a fresh start this week when he was named the Browns’ starter.
Culture
The Dolly Parton Black America embraced
From Whitney Houston and Charley Pride to Queen Latifah and Beyoncé, the country music legend built bridges across genres, generations and communities
Sports
Nolan Wells, college football and the responsibility the game has to him
College football brings millions of Americans together. The sport should force us to reckon with people who make it possible.