New rap canon: 25 albums that defined rap’s last 10 years
These landmark projects shaped hip-hop’s present and future

Ron Rivera and another blow to coaching diversity in the NFL
With the Washington Commanders’ coach/CEO likely on the way out, it’s doubtful another coach of color will occupy the same job soon

A Malcolm X opera is restaged for a ‘Black Panther’ world
The costuming moves from zoot suits to puffer jackets and onto an Afrofuturist spaceship

LSU coach Kim Mulkey and a history of callousness
Before Angel Reese, there was Brittney Griner

Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox wants to bring the city a championship ring
All-Star talks about championship aspirations, becoming a father and husband, the pain of playoff loss and more

Grambling State begins national search for a new head coach after firing Hue Jackson
Tigers’ co-offensive coordinator John Simon to serve as interim leader of football program

Coach Deion Sanders, Colorado are a hit. We will expect more from the encore.
On-field results the only way program will be judged

Jim Irsay’s ‘rich, white billionaire’ comments explain privilege, not police prejudice
Colts owner represented the worst of what manipulators do in race relations

Andscape roundtable: Was Colorado coach Deion Sanders’ first season a success?
Talking Shedeur Sanders’ future, where ‘Coach Prime’ is coaching next season, and more

Tierra Whack’s brave new world
The Philly artist is back with a new film and album
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs temporarily steps down as Revolt chairman amid sexual abuse allegations

Orlando Magic coach Jamahl Mosley has his young team believing
Third-year coach has Magic playing elite defense, competing atop the Eastern Conference

Bradley Beal diary: Everybody has their own expectations of what we can be
Phoenix Suns guard talks about his nickname, Thanksgiving, his back injury, Kelly Oubre Jr., his 2017 fight with Draymond Green in 2017, having his two oldest sons at games and more

New Orleans Pelicans forward Larry Nance Jr. heads drive to fight food insecurity
Zero Hunger Challenge provides high school students opportunity to address hunger in their community

Jordyn Foster applies the personal touch in history-making role at North Carolina A&T
Alumna is the youngest person ever — and the first woman — to hold the position of director of football operations at the university

LeBron James’ celebration makes it official: marijuana is mainstream in the NBA
It seems like there’s no limit to how high pro sports can go

LSU, Angel Reese and Kim Mulkey. What is going on?
Talking about the Tigers’ star player, their coach and the discourse around the defending national champions

Forgotten Thanksgiving foods that once had a presence at the table
We asked foodies and food historians what menu items have gone missing – and may be coming back

If Len Bias had lived to play for the Boston Celtics
How No. 2 pick in 1986 might have changed the NBA

Meet the brothers behind Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce’s business
Aaron and Andre Eanes turned their college dream into managing one of the NFL’s most popular players

Atlanta Hawks partner with YMCA for jersey patch
All-Star Trae Young, general manager Landry Fields among Hawks influenced by the Y as kids

It’s Lamar Jackson’s time to take the next step
Baltimore Ravens quarterback knows how quickly injuries can close a championship window