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Deshaun Watson steps back in the pocket to pass. Sports

Deshaun Watson’s Week 1 start is NFL’s latest black eye

Cleveland Browns quarterback a reminder that harming women never seems to rise to a level of outrage that brings real consequences

Quarterback Andrew Body of Alabama State throws a pass during a game against Alabama A&M on Oct. 25, 2025, at Legion Field in Birmingham, Ala. HBCU

The last yard of Andrew Body’s Alabama State legacy

After a shoulder injury cut the quarterback’s high-flying 2025 short, he returns to the Hornets hoping to add a championship to his long list of accolades

Coaches Conversations Sports

Los Angeles Rams OC Nathan Scheelhaase refuses to look too far ahead

Rising offensive coordinator shares what he’s learned from Sean McVay, interviewing for head coaching jobs, and more

Jordan Burroughs during the US Olympic Wrestling Trials Sports

Gold-medal wrestler Jordan Burroughs, 38, still seeking thrill in Real American Freestyle

One of the most accomplished Black freestyle wrestlers in history finds an outlet, opportunity in RAF

Nneka Ogwumike of the Los Angeles Sparks looks on before a game against the New York Liberty on June 21, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Sports

Nneka Ogwumike always looked out for the WNBA like family, and now it is growing thanks to her care

As the league’s unofficial ‘big sister,’ she supported its development and invested in its future success through her contributions on and off the court

Will Venable on the field. Sports

Will Venable has the Chicago White Sox ahead of schedule

One of two Black managers in MLB, son of major leaguer is leading one of league’s greatest year-to-year turnarounds

Shakira Austin (center) of the Washington Mystics walks up the court during a game against the Atlanta Dream on July 2, 2026, at CareFirst Arena in Washington, D.C. Sports

Washington Mystics center Shakira Austin’s belief in her game has never faltered. Others now believe, too.

Fifth-year center is averaging career highs in nearly every major statistical category after struggling to carve out role in 2025

Jo Adell Sports

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Jo Adell finds himself on path less chosen

Growing up in Louisville, Adell could have picked several sports. Baseball is where his heart and soul landed.

Shedeur Sanders high-fives teammate Deshaun Watson Sports

The Shedeur Sanders vs. Deshaun Watson quarterback battle is intriguing beyond football

In first high-profile NFL positional battle between Black QBs, Sanders and Watson each carry concerns they must address

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