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OPINION: The troubled NBA stars serve as the latest cautionary tales for young, up-and-coming players who become rich and famous without effective guardrails.
OPINION: Just because WNBA star Brittney Griner is now standing up for the national anthem doesn’t mean she isn’t still standing up for social justice.
OPINION: Doc Rivers is one of the best coaches in the game, and he’s going to rebound from this latest setback just as he has in the past.
OPINION: The Memphis Grizzlies star, who received a second suspension in two months for another gun incident, is no different from countless young Black men who act out in self-destructive ways, including violence.
OPINION: Scholarships are the golden ticket for the vast majority of college players, not being drafted or being signed. I’ve
OPINION: Outside of banning NFL players from betting on NFL games, the league’s gambling policy is a joke. And the league can’t act all holy and pure while raking in nearly $1.8 billion in sponsorship revenue, the bulk of which comes from gambling.
OPINION: Dillion Brooks called LeBron James “old,” but the Lakers star’s performance in the NBA Playoffs has silenced the Memphis
OPINION: Some sports pundits felt Daymond Green’s suspension was excessive. But how could there be no repercussions for a player who continues to act a fool?
OPINION: Team owner Daniel Snyder reached a deal to sell the team for a little over $6 billion, a record for an NFL team. But why wasn’t Davis’ higher bid taken more seriously?
OPINION: Women’s basketball has never been more popular thanks to college stars like Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark. But the WNBA, with its low pay, economy flights and limited roster spots, may not be the best option for some top players.
OPINION: From better investment and revenue opportunities for players to ending cannabis restrictions, the collective bargaining agreement ensures labor peace
OPINION: Racists and bigots love to talk about being a “colorblind” society. But the faux controversy over Angel Reese’s celebration
OPINION: The Final Four matchup Friday night between Dawn Staley’s South Carolina team, who’s vying for a historic undefeated season
OPINION: The veteran journalist, whose contract with the league wasn’t renewed, wasn’t afraid to challenge the league for its poor record on diversity even as the league claimed diversity was a top priority.
OPINION: The Knicks star repped the Big Apple like few other players while giving fans everywhere an unforgettable moment. He also planted seeds of my budding interests, becoming part of who I’ve grown to be.
Who you with — superstar quarterback Lamar Jackson or the Baltimore Ravens organization? Which party has more incentive to lie
OPINION: C. Vivian Stringer, one of the most storied coaches in NCAA history, led then-Cheyney State College to the finals of the first-ever NCAA women’s basketball tournament in 1982. No HBCU before or since has reached the Final Four, let alone the final game.
As someone who hits the floor whenever the beat drops (though I really don’t need no music), the NCAA’s “Big
OPINION: NBA stars like Morant have the ability to inspire those who were raised in tough conditions. He can remind them that numerous individuals have overcome bad hands by making smart plays. Or he can keep making bad decisions. Only time will tell.
A tragedy out of Alabama has cost a young mother’s life and raised questions about integrity in the Crimson Tide