Deshaun Watson’s big day for Cleveland Browns could be a turning point
Watson’s home triumph against Carolina Panthers latest in week-by-week fight for his career
Sports
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
With Jayden Daniels out, Marcus Mariota shows importance to Washington Commanders
Veteran backup QB vital in team’s first win with Daniels injured again
HBCU
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
Sports
In ‘Open Season’ Draymond Green takes you on his mental health journey
Warriors star talks docuseries of unscripted therapy sessions, LeBron James and Steve Kerr’s offseason decisions, and more
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
Jayden Daniels trying to avoid RGIII NFL career path
Despite talent, current Washington Commanders QB facing injury questions like former No. 2 pick
Culture
Colin Kaepernick is the one battle Jay-Z can’t win
The rapper’s freestyle and “offensive” have come back to bite him
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
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
COACHES CONVERSATIONS
Sports
Somali athlete Samia Yusuf Omar died in her quest to better herself. A new podcast explores her story.
‘If we’re going to make opinions and policy about people who are migrating … we should get a better understanding of what they go through,’ journalist Teresa Krug says
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
HBCU
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.
Sports
Kyler Murray at a crucial point in NFL career
Former No. 1 pick already facing injury questions with Minnesota Vikings
Sports
Who are college sports really being protected from?
Question centers on why ‘student-athletes’ aren’t being allowed a seat at the table
Tyler Adams Diary
HBCU
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
Sports
‘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
HBCU
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
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