Following Maria Taylor's Departure, Veteran Journalist LZ Granderson Announces Exodus From ESPN After 17 YearsThe 49-year-old cited numerous struggles related to his race and sexuality that factored into his decision.ByJay ConnorPublishedAugust 4, 2021
After Jaw-Dropping Free Agency Haul, LeBron James Considered Early Favorite for 2022 NBA Executive of the YearCarmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard, Malik Monk and Kendrick Nunn are among the Los Angeles Lakers' latest free agent…ByJay ConnorPublishedAugust 4, 2021
Sydney McLaughlin Sets World Record in 400m Hurdles; Tamyra Mensah-Stock Becomes 1st Black Woman to Win Olympic Gold in WrestlingBlack excellence remains on full display at the Tokyo Olympics.ByJay ConnorPublishedAugust 4, 2021
Shaquille O'Neal's Daughter Ditches LSU to Play Hoops at HBCU Texas Southern UniversityAmirah O'Neal will be joining her brother Shaqir at the Houston-based university.ByJay ConnorPublishedAugust 3, 2021
Athing Mu Becomes the First American Woman to Win Olympic Gold in the Women's 800 Meters Since 1968The 19-year-old middle-distance phenom set a national record in her Olympic debut.ByJay ConnorPublishedAugust 3, 2021
The NBA's 1st Day of Free Agency Did Not DisappointNBA free agency officially kicked off on Monday, and that sound you hear is dollar bills.ByJay ConnorPublishedAugust 3, 2021
Simone Biles Bounces Back With Bronze Medal on the Balance Beam at Tokyo OlympicsThe 24-year-old ties the record for the most Olympic medals won by a U.S. gymnast.ByJay ConnorPublishedAugust 3, 2021
Gwen Berry Puts Detractors on Notice: 'I've Earned the Right to Wear This Uniform'The U.S. Olympic hammer thrower has drawn harsh criticism for her protests during the national anthem.ByJay ConnorPublishedAugust 2, 2021
After Winning Olympic Silver, Shot-Putter Raven Saunders Protests on the Podium for 'All People Who Are Oppressed'The 25-year-old threw up an 'X' with her arms to recognize 'the intersection of where all people who are oppressed…ByJay ConnorPublishedAugust 2, 2021
Simone Biles to Compete in Balance Beam Final at Tokyo OlympicsThe four-time Olympic gold medalist withdrew from five Olympic events, citing mental health concerns.ByJay ConnorPublishedAugust 2, 2021
Meet Patrick Moster, the German Cycling Coach Who Got Booted From the Olympics for Being a Racist-Ass RacistThe German Cycling Federation’s sporting director was caught on a microphone yelling "Get the camel drivers!"ByJay ConnorPublishedJuly 30, 2021
Oh My God! The Orlando Magic Finally Did Something Right!With the fifth pick of the 2021 NBA Draft, the Orlando Magic selected Gonzaga phenom Jalen Suggs.ByJay ConnorPublishedJuly 30, 2021
What in the Hell Are the Los Angeles Lakers Doing?Russell Westbrook is reportedly going to the Los Angeles Laker and that isn't necessarily a good thing.ByJay ConnorPublishedJuly 30, 2021
Chris Paul Joins Forces With Basketball Hall of Fame to Launch HBCU TournamentThe Chris Paul HBCU Tip-Off will feature Morehouse College, Virginia Union, West Virginia State and Winston-Salem…ByJay ConnorPublishedJuly 29, 2021
Willie O'Ree, NHL's 1st Black Hockey Player, Set to Receive Congressional Gold MedalSenate passes a bill to honor the trailblazing athlete, who broke the NHL's color barrier in 1958. The bill heads to…ByJay ConnorPublishedJuly 29, 2021
Simone Biles Thanks Fans for Helping Her Realize She's More Than Her AccomplishmentsThe four-time Olympic gold medalist withdrew from Thursday’s individual all-around competition, citing mental health…ByJay ConnorPublishedJuly 29, 2021
Please Inject This 'Malice at the Palace' Documentary Directly Into My VeinsNetflix is blessing us with the documentary we've all been waiting for.ByJay ConnorPublishedJuly 28, 2021
What Do You Give the Former President Who Has Everything? Minority Ownership in NBA Africa, Of CourseFormer President Barack Obama will help grow the game of basketball in the motherland.ByJay ConnorPublishedJuly 28, 2021
Let's Talk About Mental HealthSimone Biles' refusal to participate in the Olympic individual all-around competition isn't a sign of weakness. It's…ByJay ConnorPublishedJuly 28, 2021
Amid Ongoing Sexual Assault Lawsuits, 10 Women File Police Complaints Against Deshaun WatsonThings just went from bad to worse for the embattled Houston Texans quarterback.ByJay ConnorPublishedJuly 27, 2021