World Cup, USMNT intervention a red card for the White House
Presidential call, FIFA reversal strikes at the cornerstone of athletic competition
Sports
World Cup shows African soccer is here. Now it’s time to stay.
Success of African teams a hopeful sign that continent may no longer only be the world’s farm system
Sports
Tyler Adams World Cup diary: ‘We have the ability to do something special’
USMNT midfielder discusses knockout stage, balancing fatherhood with being an athlete, real value of experience for Team USA
Sports
After making her mark at Iowa, standout wrestler Kennedy Blades is pursuing success on a bigger stage
She is forgoing her final year of eligibility to focus on Olympic-style wrestling as a pro
Sports
Los Angeles Lakers rookie Cameron Carr follows father’s footsteps to NBA
First-round pick and son of former NBA guard Chris Carr looking to show ability in Summer League
Culture
Jas Bell is turning Fever and Pacers merch into cultural currency
Indiana’s new global design and product director on creating merchandise that functions as culture, not just team gear
Sports
LeBron James understands the price of basketball freedom
Every era has its defining superstar. Only one has spent two decades changing the NBA’s forecast every time he made a ‘Decision.’
Culture
David Mills’ poetry excavates American history
As the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, Mills refuses to forget
Culture
Ja Morant is a ‘sales phenom’ despite on-court highs and lows
The Nike Ja 3 became StockX’s top-selling new Nike model and remains hot as its successor approaches
Sports
Wimbledon will show growth of Black representation in tennis
Black tennis community has never had as many prominent players and storylines as now
Tyler Adams Diary
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Why U.S. soccer is a baffling World Cup underdog
‘Glad to be here’ defines World Cup experience for smaller nations in expanded field, but not USMNT
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Cameron Boozer has support of proud former NBA All-Star dad en route to draft
Carlos Boozer, a two-time NBA All-Star, says his son is dedicated to his craft, a natural leader as he enters the league
Culture
Adidas’ NIL pipeline is producing NBA rookies who already know the business
By signing prospects in high school, Adidas is sending NBA rookies to the league who already understand the sneaker game
Sports
AJ Dybantsa a beacon of light for Wizards fans, next up in rich D.C. basketball tradition
From Wale to John Wall, the DMV has stayed loyal to the NBA franchise despite decades of frustration
Sports
Why Serena Williams came back
The GOAT’s return to singles at Wimbledon reveals an all too familiar truth: Leaving is far harder than reaching the top
Culture
How retiring ESPN executive David Roberts built a career on results and respect
Roberts helped elevate stars such as Stephen A. Smith, Mike Greenberg and Malika Andrews
Andscape at the World Cup
Culture
On Clive Davis and the death of a music mogul
Label executive shaped the careers of Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen and Alicia Keys, but his legacy includes a more complicated story about power, crossover, and control in the industry
Sports
Antoine Semenyo grew up in London with Ghanaian pride
Ghana winger discusses why he chose the Black Stars, his experience at the 2022 World Cup, playing England and more
Sports
NBA draft: The fathers behind the future
Projected lottery picks and their dads talk about their journeys together through basketball
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Kingston Flemings ready to show who he is in NBA
Projected top-10 pick thinks he won’t reach his potential until years in the league
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AJ Dybantsa can focus on ball because of his dad
NBA draft’s projected No. 1 pick has a dedicated father who introduced him to basketball and guides life off the court
HBCU
Tennessee State guard Aaron Nkrumah looks to end the drought of NBA draft picks from HBCUs
Player grew from an under-the-radar Division III prospect into a Division I standout