CultureSportsCultureSportsBrittney Griner Returns For 1st WNBA All-Star Game Since Russian Detainment"I'm just honored to be on this court," Griner said in a statement following the game.ByCandace McDuffiePublishedJuly 17, 2023
CultureSportsCultureSportsAs the WNBA Heads to the All-Star Break, Can Anyone Stop the Las Vegas Aces?ESPN analyst LaChina Robinson spoke with The Root about what to expect from the WNBA All-Star Game and the second…ByStephanie HollandPublishedJuly 14, 2023
CultureSportsCultureSportsNFL Player Jalen Carter Sued by Former Staff Member at University of GeorgiaA woman who survived a car crash that killed a player and staff member at the University of Georgia is suing the…ByNoah A. McGeePublishedJuly 13, 2023
CultureSportsCultureSportsDid We Really Think LeBron James Was Going Anywhere?The NBA’s all-time leading scorer announced at the 2023 ESPYS that he does not plan to retire.ByNoah A. McGeePublishedJuly 13, 2023
CultureSportsCultureSportsNFL Commissioner Accused of Being Involved in Leaking of Jon Gruden’s Racist, Homophobic EmailsFormer Raiders Head Coach Jon Gruden resigned after leaked 2011 emails showed him using racist and anti-gay language.ByNoah A. McGeePublishedJuly 12, 2023
CultureSportsCultureSportsChristopher Eubanks Is ‘Living a Dream’ as Wimbledon’s Cinderella StoryThe 27-year-old American will take on the No. 3 seed, Daniil Medvedev, in the Quarterfinals of Wimbledon.ByStephanie HollandPublishedJuly 11, 2023
CultureSportsCultureSportsGabby Thomas Replaces Sha’Carri Richardson With Best Time in the World for 200mRichardson came in first for the 100m that took place on Friday.ByCandace McDuffiePublishedJuly 11, 2023
CultureSportsCultureSportsThe Brittany Griner Effect? Breanna Stewart, Napheesa Collier Have a Plan to Keep WNBA Players at Home During the OffseasonThe two WNBA stars are creating a new alternative to women’s basketball players competing internationally.ByStephanie HollandPublishedJuly 7, 2023
CultureSportsCultureSportsCoco Gauff, Venus Williams Suffer Shocking 1st Round Exits at WimbledonThe first day of Wimbledon yielded stunning upsets for American tennis stars.ByStephanie HollandPublishedJuly 3, 2023
CultureSportsCultureSportsWimbledon 2023: Coco Gauff, Frances Tiafoe Look to Take Over LondonGauff and Tiafoe join Venus Williams as the notable Black stars preparing to make a major statement at Wimbledon.ByStephanie HollandUpdatedJuly 2, 2023
CultureSportsCultureSportsIs Simone Biles Setting Up Another Olympics Run?The seven-time Olympic medalist is ready to return to competition.ByStephanie HollandPublishedJune 28, 2023
CultureSportsCultureSportsCam’ron’s ‘Report’ on Why Draymond Green Punched Jordan Poole Has Me in TearsThe Harlem rapper revealed what allegedly caused the physical altercation between the two former teammates.ByNoah A. McGeePublishedJune 28, 2023
CultureSportsCultureSportsBrittney Griner Makes Her Triumphant Return to the WNBA All-Star LineupAmidst a disappointing season for her team, the Phoenix Mercury center is recognized alongside the league’s best…ByStephanie HollandPublishedJune 26, 2023
CultureSportsCultureSports2023 NBA Draft: Top Prospect Victor Wembanyama Isn’t Scared of the HypeThe 19-year-old French star is the most anticipated NBA prospect since LeBron James.ByStephanie HollandPublishedJune 22, 2023
CultureSportsCultureSports2023 ESPYs: Patrick Mahomes, A’ja Wilson Lead Best Athlete NomineesThe ESPN awards ceremony honoring the best sports moments and athletes of the year includes LeBron James, Candace…ByStephanie HollandPublishedJune 21, 2023
CultureSportsCultureSportsTwitter Ends Moriah Mills’ Scorched-Earth Rant Against Zion WilliamsonMills' Twitter account was suspended on Tuesday after she threatened to release a sex tape.ByNoah A. McGeePublishedJune 21, 2023
CultureSportsCultureSportsThe NBA Loses Its Only Black Owner, Here’s Why It’s a ProblemMichael Jordan agreed to sell his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets for $3 Billion.ByNoah A. McGeePublishedJune 17, 2023
CultureSportsCultureSportsThe White House Should Let Kamala Harris Handle Women’s Sports From Now OnTwo-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson reveals how the Las Vegas Aces have been disrespected by President Joe Biden.ByStephanie HollandPublishedJune 15, 2023
CultureSportsCultureSportsCan An Intervention From Lil Wayne and Other Celebs Help Ja Morant?According to Bayless, the famous rapper wants Morant to change his ways.ByCandace McDuffiePublishedJune 14, 2023
CultureSportsCultureSportsBrittney Griner’s Airport Confrontation Leads to New Questions About WNBA Travel ConcernsThe Phoenix Mercury center and her teammates were harassed by a right wing social media personality at the Dallas…ByStephanie HollandPublishedJune 12, 2023