February 21, 2020
How the NBA has mourned Kobe Bryant through sneakers
‘It’s not like wearing Kobes makes this feel any better.’ BY AARON DODSON Washington – In their first home game after Kobe …
February 21, 2020
February 8, 2020
Andre Iguodala’s power move pays off with Miami deal: ‘I just knew to be patient’
Iguodala on his decision to sit out, criticism by Grizzlies, and joining the Heat Marc J. Spears MORAGA, Calif. – On Wednesday …
January 27, 2020
Chronicling the career and life of Kobe Bryant
Kobe, thanks for all the memories. Rest In Peace. By Marc J. Spears People have asked me time and time again: What’s …
January 22, 2020
Kaepernick and the debate over ‘authentic’ blackness
Some supporters of the controversial quarterback criticize others as traitors or sellouts, a tactic that goes back to Du Bois and Malcolm …
December 27, 2019
You’ll soon see these black college quarterbacks in the NFL
One of them could be the next Patrick Mahomes or Lamar Jackson By Donovan Dooley December 27, 2019 A new era of …
November 20, 2019
How racism impacts the NCAA cases of James Wiseman and Chase Young
Colleges athletes won’t be compensated until fans decide they should be treated fairly By Matenzie Johnson Every summer since his freshman season, …
October 18, 2019
Lebron James missed an opportunity with his comments about China
The NBA star used a lot of words to say nothing By Jesse Washington LeBron James had more than nine days to …
September 16, 2019
Antonio Brown thinks he’s the victim
His career won’t recover until he accepts responsibility for his actions By Jesse Washington Antonio Brown needs to tackle his own problems. …
September 1, 2019
Is Jay-Z going to the NFL to get paid?
By Bomani Jones Welcome to this month in 2019, when Jay-Z looked more like a billionaire than ever. His company, Roc Nation, …
July 30, 2019
The moral argument for keeping Barry Bonds out of Cooperstown doesn’t hold up
The Hall of Fame has enshrined mediocre talents and stone-cold racists. It can open its doors for the home run king. By …