Sheryl Swoopes

Sheryl Swoopes’ Olympic shoes

WNBA superstar debuted her Nike signature shoe during the 1996 Olympics

Sheryl Swoopes and the legacy of her signature shoe

Twenty-five years ago, the launch opened the path for more WNBA players to receive this prestigious honor

Black women are taking over the footwear industry

These stars in sports, music or fashion double as designers, trend leaders and representatives for major brands

The ESPY Collection

Portraits of greatness past and present

Swoopes, Bird, Nurse and Charles on the WNBA’s ‘refresh’ heading into 2019 season

New logo, new uniforms and new stars give the league a renewed sense of optimism

How Michael Jordan’s original starting five — from Ray Allen to Michael Finley — became Team Jordan’s first stars

Before Russ, Kawhi, Melo, CP3 and Jimmy Buckets, Jordan Brand got its start with All-Stars and future champions

When the Houston Comets won the WNBA’s inaugural championship

Cooper’s MVP performance fueled Comets to first of four consecutive championships

50 Greatest Black Athletes — the top 10 snubs and five honorable mentions

Making the case for the list’s most glaring omissions

Yes, Serena Williams can return and dominate postpregnancy

It’s not a thing. Many sports stars didn’t skip a beat after giving birth