All over a hat: MLB umpire turns memorable debut into entry point into America
Doug Eddings didn’t ruin Hancel Rincon’s first Major League Baseball appearance. But he made a young pitcher’s moment about himself.
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Daejon Love’s 49ers scam merits more than just laughs
The focus has shifted away from victims and accountability for Love’s actions
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Clippers-Kawhi saga a win for player empowerment, a rare rebuke of NBA ownership
There’s now hope for billionaire team owners to be held accountable
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How a New Jersey town became a hub for sneaker philanthropy
Darryl Glover has leveraged relationships across the footwear industry to bring sneakers, school supplies and community resources to Pleasanton families
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Beyond Beast Mode with Marshawn Lynch
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Cassandra Wilson, the 2-time Grammy Award-winning jazz singer, dies at 70
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How The Ink Alliance and Sanford Greene are creating new pathways into comics
By supporting Black-owned comic shops and mentoring emerging artists, they’re helping build a stronger pipeline for the next generation
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‘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
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Sloane Stephens: ‘It takes a while to find your groove again … and get back to where I wanted to be’
A foot injury limited her play last year. Now healthy, she will compete in the US Open — the tournament she won in 2017 — hoping to recapture her past success.
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For Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton, family has always been a constant source of support
The youngest of four children, Burton says her family celebrates her accomplishments, supports her through setbacks and reminds her of who she is on and off the court
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Howard’s new coach gets first win, but MEAC/SWAC Challenge shows team has work to do
Bison quarterback Ja’Shawn Scroggins shines while the run game and secondary struggle during Ted White’s debut at the helm of his alma mater’s football program
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Jury convicts a man of first-degree murder for the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur
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Thirty years later, ‘ATLiens’ remains OutKast’s defining statement
On their second genre-flipping album, Big Boi and Andre took on the hip-hop establishment, defiantly announcing to the world that the South got something to say
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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
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Jalen Brunson is an NBA champion. Sandra Brunson has seen the magic in the work
From family game nights to the NBA Finals, Jalen and Sandra Brunson reflect on the competitiveness, support system and purpose behind the Second Round Foundation
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The Air Jordan 41 does not come with a rearview mirror
Jordan Brand’s new flagship sneaker embraces the speed and demands of the modern game rather than looking to the past
Tyler Adams Diary
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WATCH: Flau’jae Johnson joins Episode 1 of The Trade with Kelley L. Carter
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Seattle Seahawks DC Aden Durde finds football love through ’85 Chicago Bears
Super Bowl winning defensive coordinator talks community, NFL Europe and the VHS tape that sparked his passion for the game
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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.
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Erick Hunter has spent years proving people wrong. Now he’s doing it in Detroit
The former Morgan State standout has turned years of doubt into motivation as he fights for a spot on the Lions’ 53-man roster.
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Awa Fam and Dominique Malonga are focused on the present, but their future in Seattle looks bright
The dynamic international prospects are only 20 years old, yet optimism abounds that the pair, plus rookie guard Flau’jae Johnson, will restore the Seattle Storm to title contention
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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.