‘The American Carnival’: Halftime power rankings Part 3
With football here, who the next halftime performer could be is still anyone’s guess
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Deshaun Watson’s debut makes matters worse in Cleveland
Watson hardly made a convincing case to remain the starter
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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
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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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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
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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
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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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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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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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Daejon Love’s 49ers scam merits more than just laughs
The focus has shifted away from victims and accountability for Love’s actions
COACHES CONVERSATIONS
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Beyond Beast Mode with Marshawn Lynch
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Strapped styling sets the Jordan Tatum 5 apart from the pack
Jayson Tatum’s latest signature shoe revives an old-school design element with a fresh twist on the Jordan line
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Cinncinati Bengals receiver Tee Higgins partners with Under Armour
The veteran wideout will wear the Baltimore brand’s cleats for his seventh NFL season
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What Allen Iverson and HBCUs have to do with the US Open
From Naomi Osaka’s Allen Iverson tribute to Taylor Townsend’s HBCU-inspired look, two stars are bringing personal cultural influences onto the US Open stage
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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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‘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
Tyler Adams Diary
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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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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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