Veronica Burton: The Golden State Valkyries’ love and respect for each other shows on and off court
‘There’s a level of joy when you love one another. You play with that same love,’ she says
Sports
Jayden Daniels trying to avoid RGIII NFL career path
Despite talent, current Washington Commanders QB facing injury questions like former No. 2 pick
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HBCU alums turned actors bring their own college experiences to roles in ‘A Different World’ sequel
Memories of Morehouse, Howard and North Carolina A&T helped shape grads’ portrayals
Culture
September’s Tunnel ‘Fits we can’t stop thinking about
From the US Open courts to New York Fashion Week runways, athletes served up effortless transitional looks throughout the month
Sports
Rams House brings taste of Southern California to Australia
Andscape gets exclusive access to pop-up location in Melbourne for Rams-49ers Australia game
Culture
Colin Kaepernick is the one battle Jay-Z can’t win
The rapper’s freestyle and “offensive” have come back to bite him
Culture
Mbappé’s move to On is about influence and ownership
The Swiss sportswear company is giving the French superstar equity and a seat at the table as it launches a new football category
Sports
‘Love is stronger than anger’: Nick Johnson’s courageous college football story endures at Earlham
From football depths through his wife’s life-and-death struggle, one man’s journey at his Division III alma mater in Indiana
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Alabama A&M quarterback Quad Brown, the ‘Unc’ of HBCU football, believes he has more left to prove
Now in his eighth season of college football, he says: “I’m fulfilling my purpose. I’m going to continue to do that until God tells me, ‘All right, it’s time to put the football down'”
Culture
‘A Different World’ finds its next generation
The iconic HBCU sitcom returns after 33 years with new students, familiar faces and the same commitment to Black stories.
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Kyler Murray at a crucial point in NFL career
Former No. 1 pick already facing injury questions with Minnesota Vikings
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Who are college sports really being protected from?
Question centers on why ‘student-athletes’ aren’t being allowed a seat at the table
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8 memorable ‘money game’ upsets in HBCU football
Traditionally, guarantee games have meant big losses but big checks for HBCU programs. During these past matchups, the underdogs prevailed
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‘You either win or you learn’: Nick Johnson’s courageous college football story endures at Earlham
From football depths through his wife’s life-and-death struggle, one man’s journey at his Division III alma mater in Indiana
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Norfolk State alum Diamond Johnson’s goal is the WNBA. The Upshot League may help her get there.
She finished the new domestic league’s inaugural season as its second-leading scorer
Culture
Comedian Chico Bean begins his marathon journey in ‘Major’
As he prepares for the New York City Marathon, he explores the run clubs, communities and culture redefining what it means to become major
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Culture
‘The American Carnival’: Halftime power rankings Part 3
With football here, who the next halftime performer could be is still anyone’s guess
Sports
Deshaun Watson’s debut makes matters worse in Cleveland
Watson hardly made a convincing case to remain the starter
Sports
Davante Adams and the Super Bowl pursuit
Los Angeles Rams receiver talks about his health entering Year 13, Sean McVay, Super Bowl expectations and more
Culture
Macklemore, Chris Brown and Kanye West: Three tours in one America
What three major concert tours reveal about protest, punishment and celebrity power
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
September’s best sneaker drops: Your guide to this month’s must-have releases
Manga-inspired collaborations by Adidas and Nike, everyday staples from New Balance and Saucony, a new PE and more