Sports
WNBA
Isabelle Harrison’s unwavering personality stands out for the Dallas Wings and WNBA
One of 12 siblings, Harrison has overcome injury, the loss of a sister and an autoimmune disorder to become one of the league’s most intriguing figures
Summer Pro-Am Leagues
Desert Reign ProCity is a destination for homegrown, NBA and WNBA talent
The Las Vegas pro-am has highlighted the talent in the city, from pros such as Pierre Jackson and Sequoia Holmes to high school and college prospects
Soccer
The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations was thrilling but hard to find on TV and online
Women’s soccer in Africa is attracting more fans but still has limited viewing options compared to its European and South American counterparts
Climbing
More than a summit to scale
The story of how Full Circle, the first all-Black expedition to ascend Mount Everest, climbed with a greater purpose
NASCAR
Rajah Caruth is pursuing his dream of NASCAR via an unlikely path
Caruth, the first NASCAR diversity driver to train via virtual racing, makes rapid advance toward the top tier of auto racing
Black Coaches
Dolphins owner Stephen Ross was praised for hiring Black coaches. Then he got sued for discrimination.
The lawsuit by Brian Flores targets an NFL owner who tried to balance spending millions on diversity programs while also supporting Trump
Commentary
Black NFL quarterbacks still face undue criticism — ask Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson and Kyler Murray
The spotlight on the league’s young Black signal-callers is rooted in systemic racism
Tennis
Tennis has become an outlet for Black people during the pandemic
Since 2019, the USTA has also seen a major increase in participation in the sport among Hispanics
NFL
Processing Deshaun Watson — past, present and future
Where do we go after the Browns quarterback received a six-game suspension for violating the league’s personal conduct policy?
Commentary
What Vin Scully meant to a Mexican American kid from East L.A.
The Dodgers broadcaster helped me learn English and inspired a career in media
NBA
Bill Russell: ‘A lifetime phenomenon as an athlete’
The Celtics legend, Basketball Hall of Famer and civil rights activist will be remembered for more than just his on-court impact
Grambling Tigers
Hue Jackson’s vision to move Grambling forward won’t look like the past
New Tigers coach wants to resurrect a sustainable winner without staying stuck in old methods
NFL
Where things stand in the racial discrimination lawsuit filed by Brian Flores against the NFL
With commissioner Roger Goodell looming as a potential arbiter, concerns about partiality and fairness remain in the case against the league
NBA
NBA 2K23 Summer League gives BAL players, coaches a chance to expand their games
Bucks, Pistons, Raptors among teams that added Basketball Africa League alums to their rosters in Las Vegas: ‘It gives them more motivation’