Sports
Emmitt Smith urges Black athletes to fight for diversity programs at the University of Florida. By Ja’han Jones / MSNBC
As LeBron James hits 40,000-point threshold, the age-old GOAT debate has shifted. By Sam Amick / The Athletic
Russell Wilson cut by Denver Broncos, who take record salary cap hit. By Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz / USA Today
Meet Khaman Maluach, the 7-foot-2 NBA Draft prospect who wants to ‘change the game.’ By Joe Vardon / The Athletic
Former NBA guard Allan Houston’s FISLL brand connects fathers, sons and Black history. By Joshua Heron / Andscape
LeBron James becomes the first NBA player to eclipse 40,000 career points. By Jovan Buha / The Athletic
Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes is just getting started. By Jason Reid / Andscape
Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-point game: Why are some saying pics or it didn’t happen? By Paul Farhi / The Athletic
Doc Rivers is trying to rescue the Bucks and restore his reputation. By Michael Lee / Wash Post
At the NFL combine, Black quarterbacks will be in the spotlight. By Jason Reid / Andscape
Jordan Chiles stepped up at the Tokyo Olympics — now it’s time for Paris. By Dana O’Neil / The Athletic
Dear Coco, You Were Right. By Alexandra Stevenson / Bleav
How the first all-Black rowing team went from pioneers to D.C. champions. By Kim O’Connell / Wash Post
Howard University is making history as the first HBCU to take part in a figure skating competition. By Michelle Miller and Camille Knox / CBS News
Judge rules Texas school’s hair length policies do not violate CROWN Act. By Char Adams / NBC News
Mayor of Birmingham advises Black athletes to avoid Alabama colleges if anti-DEI bill passes. By Curtis Bunn / NBC News
Victor Wembanyama posts rare ‘5×5’ stat line, making NBA history. By Ben Morse / CNN
The PGA Tour’s next commissioner should be Tiger Woods. By John Feinstein / Wash Post
Man on a mission: NFL great Alan Page’s quest for justice in football and beyond. By Dan Pompei / The Athletic
Jalen Brunson’s degree gives him an ultra-rare NBA resume. By Stefan Bondy / New York Post
Giannis Antetokounmpo on His Family’s ‘Decision’ to Tell Their Story (Exclusive). By Natasha Dye / People
Wemby is a boss and Pop is legend. So why are the San Antonio Spurs so bad? By Jacob Uitti / The Guardian
Tiger Woods withdraws from Genesis Invitational: Golf’s PGA Tour still isn’t ready for his exit. By Alex Kirshner / Slate
Caitlin Clark is one of the best but Cheryl Miller is gold standard. By Mike Freeman / USA Today
Struggling Nets fire coach Jacque Vaughn as playoff hopes dim. By Ben Golliver / Wash Post
Marvin Gaye’s iconic NBA All-Star Game national anthem: ‘He turned that thing into his own.’ By David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson II / The Athletic
