By Chris Bengel, CBS Sports
Michael Jordan is coming out of retirement again. Movie retirement, that is. MJ will make an appearance in “Space Jam: A New Legacy,” according to actor Don Cheadle, who is also in the movie. Continue reading Michael Jordan will make an appearance in ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy,’ Don Cheadle says
By Steven Taranto, CBS Sport
Yet again, Simone Biles has done something that no female gymnast has ever done before. Yet again, Biles is going to be representing U.S. Gymnastics in the Olympics. Yet again, Simone Biles is a winner. Continue reading Simone Biles wins record-breaking seventh U.S. all-around title ahead of Tokyo Olympics
By Lindsay Kimble, People
Damian Lillard is helping the NBA advocate for change in America. In a new PSA launched in honor of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month this May, Lillard — who plays for the Portland Trail Blazers — decries the recent rise in violence against the AAPI community. Continue reading Damian Lillard Encourages Others to ‘Be Good Allies’ in NBA’s AAPI Month PSA: ‘Stand Up, Speak Out’
By the Associated Press, ESPN
Long before Kendrick Carmouche started riding horses growing up in Louisiana, Black jockeys were synonymous with the sport. Continue reading Kendrick Carmouche to be first Black jockey in Kentucky Derby since 2013
By Matias Grez and Jill Martin
This year’s March Madness might have exposed gaps in gender equity in college sports, but for two Black women, the 2021 NCAA women’s tournament will always represent a moment when history was made.
By Katie Campione, People
Venus Williams is once again lending her voice to the movement for gender equality.
The five-time Wimbledon champion penned a moving essay for British Vogue on Monday about using her platform to advocate for equal pay. Continue reading Venus Williams Pens Powerful Essay on Gender Equality, Announces Campaign to Advocate for Equal Pay
By Will Moss, HBCU Connect
The recent highlighting of Historically Black Colleges and Universities has led many to learn that most of these schools were founded on land grants provided by the government during the Reconstruction Era. Realizing this has motivated Master P to take matters into his own hands to change the future. Continue reading Master P Changes Focus from Owning NBA Team to Owning an HBCU
A Herculean effort was required to stage the 2021 Australian Open and navigate many of the pandemic restrictions. But the tournament still provided high-quality matches and produced two incredible champions in Naomi Osaka and Novak Djokovic.
Jeanette Bolden-Pickens’ legacy should be solid gold. She won a gold medal for the United States as a sprinter in the 1984 Olympic Games, a victory for the home team.
Continue reading For Diverse L.A. Businesses, A Chance To Take A Bite Of The Super Bowl Pie
Veteran NBA reporter Sekou Smith has died, his employer Turner Sports announced Tuesday. He was 48.
Continue reading Longtime NBA Reporter Sekou Smith Dies of COVID-19 at Age 48
By Sports Illustrated
The Hall of Fame slugger, known as much for his graciousness as his 755 home runs, died at age 86.
Continue reading Hank Aaron Transcended Baseball Like Few Ever Have—or Will
By The Sports Rush
In the wake of the James Harden trade, the pendulum has swung decisively in LeBron James’ favor in terms of the GOAT debate with Michael Jordan.
