NFL
Culture
Patrick Mahomes saw George Floyd’s death and knew he couldn’t stay on the sideline
The Chiefs quarterback joined with other players to force the NFL to acknowledge that Black lives matter
Sports
NFL’s hiring mandate gives coaching hopefuls like Kenneth Black a chance with uncertain long-term impact
League fellows like the former Florida A&M assistant aim to enter pipeline of offensive coordinators and head coaches
Culture
Why aren’t NFL players speaking out on Deshaun Watson?
The silence from his peers in the locker room is deafening
Sports
Raiders’ Darren Waller has been inspired by music to manifest his new life
Great-grandson of jazz legend Fats Waller has poured his heart and soul into writing and recording: ‘The music gave me something to look forward to’
Sports
Marlin Briscoe gave the NFL a glimpse of its future at quarterback
Briscoe, 76, was the first Black quarterback to start in the AFL, inspiring African American athletes who followed at the position
Sports
Pride Month, pro sports and the dubious relationship between them
Leagues celebrate and monetize Pride Nights while rarely advocating for the real change and safety that queer and trans people need
Sports
Jack Del Rio’s comments the latest symptom of the NFL’s ongoing culture problem
The Washington Commanders’ defensive coordinator isn’t the only figure of power who continues to counteract the league’s attempts at progress on race
Sports
Will face time with NFL owners result in minority employees filling top-tier jobs at higher rates?
The potential benefits of NFL’s new program intended to accelerate the rise of qualified minority employees are apparent, participants say, but questions remain
Culture
For Arturo Holmes, photography fulfilled what pre-law could not
“Photography is my voice, my therapy and equally an opportunity to use my talents to motivate and inspire others.”