Athletes

Black women creating spaces for ourselves and gathering with intention inevitably draws surveillance and scrutiny born from white discomfort.

As per anything with Jalen Hurts and his [maybe] former friend, the speculation continues to spawn clickbait and bad takes.

Michael Jordan reconnected with his former high school teacher Ms. Etta, fulfilling her bucket list wish for one final FaceTime conversation.

Seattle Storm guard says she’s been left to fend for herself as speculation ties her to the couple’s split—while facing threats and hiring security.

Surya Bonaly became a sports icon during the 1998 Winter Olympics after landing the then-banned backflip during her figure skating routine.

The NBA/WNBA power couple provided insight on each other's games in a recent interview.

When women athletes land on the covers of Vogue, Time, Essence, and other major publications, it’s never just about the photo. It’s about power, presence, and visibility. For Black women athletes, especially, these covers mark long-overdue recognition of excellence that extends far beyond the field, court, or track. From pioneers who shattered barriers to modern stars shaping fashion […]

Motherhood is portrayed as a career pause but for elite athletes, it's different. Check out 10 postpartum sports comebacks inside.

Here's some facts about the Canadian Beauty, who beat four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka in a thrilling comeback at the National Bank Open in Montreal.

Shannon Sharpe and ESPN have parted ways. That’s the diplomatic way of saying the Hall of Fame NFL tight end turned sports analyst has been fired. On Wednesday (July 30),  the Athletic first confirmed that Sharpe would not be returning to the network. This news comes a couple of weeks after Sharpe settled a lawsuit […]

NFL Hall of Famer and ESPN analyst Shannon Sharpe is facing mounting scrutiny after a $50 million civil lawsuit was filed against him by a woman identified as Jane Doe, accusing him of sexual assault, harassment, battery, and emotional distress. The details of the case crack back open criticism of Sharpe’s treatment of Black women. […]

I’ll never forget where I was and what I was doing the morning of Jan. 26, 2020, nearly five years ago now. That Sunday started out like any other in college for me, which at the time involved heading over to my newspaper’s office, the Northern Star, to layout and design the sports section pages […]