Football
Culture
Under Armour taps Justin Jefferson as the face of its football future
The Vikings star is influencing everything from cleat design to how Under Armour connects with the next generation of football players
Culture
Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jalyn Holmes is stepping into Hollywood production
Holmes is a producer of Freelance, a new comedy screening at Sundance this week.
Culture
From NIL to inspiration: How Rome Odunze helped build Adidas’ future of football cleats
After first joining the three stripes in college, the Chicago Bears wide receiver is now headlining his first cleat — the Adizero Horizon
Sports
Black quarterbacks have historically rushed the most in the NFL. Not anymore.
Four white quarterbacks led the league in rushing this season
Sports
Black agents are taking over the NFL representation industry
The most powerful agents in football have always been white — not anymore
Culture
Atlanta Falcons receiver KhaDarel Hodge is highlighting HBCUs through his cleats
The Prairie View A&M alum’s “My Cause My Cleats” campaign is org addressing financial gaps of HBCU athletic programs
Culture
Groundbreaking sports broadcaster Jayne Kennedy finally tells her story in ‘Plain Jayne’
Kennedy’s new memoir details a “compelling, inspirational, and unflinchingly” narrative about her journey
Culture
Travis Hunter earned this moment. What happens next is up to him
Hunter is a unicorn — the likes of which professional football has never seen
Culture
For Marcus Brown, there is no better city for the Super Bowl than New Orleans
Brown is the Super Bowl Host Committee Chairman