Sports
An influx of money will change the WNBA. Players and teams are prepared. By Kareem Copeland / Wash Post
Why Willie Mays, not Babe Ruth, was baseball’s greatest player. By Chris Isidore / CNN
For Black baseball, game at Rickwood Field is tribute to past, hope for future. By Andrew Golden / Wash Post
Caitlin Clark’s name has been used to push bigotry – and she finally pushed back. By Arwa Mahdawi / The Guardian
Carl Lewis says Jess Owens documentary on Juneteenth is ‘very timely’. By Tyler Dragon / USA Today
ESPN has offered Stephen A. Smith $18 million deal. By Andrew Battifarano / New York Post
Boston’s star duo deserves this Celtics celebration. By Jerry Brewer / Wash Post
Jordan Chiles almost quit gymnastics over racism — now she’s vying for Olympic gold. By Greg Hyatt / NBC News
Negro Leagues baseball was even greater than the record books can say. By Bob Kendrick / Wash Post
Willie Mays: One of baseball’s most electrifying and complete players has died at 93. By Wayne Sterling and Kevin Dotson / CNN
‘Satchel’ recalls the iconic pitcher who helped integrate Major League Baseball. Dave Davies / NPR
Did Celtics Lose on Purpose? Mark Jackson Debates Whether Luka Magic Really Gave Mavs New Life. By Pranav Kotai / Essentially Sports
Serena Williams Says Challengers is “Pretty Accurate.” By Eve Batey / Vanity Fair
The N.B.A. Sees Its Future in Africa. By Tania Ganguli / NYT
Shannon Sharpe New ESPN Deal Expands First Take Role and New Shows. By Alex Weprin / Hollywood Reporter
Mike Tomlin: Head coach signs three-year extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers. By Sam Joseph / CNN
Legendary announcer Gus Johnson should be an NBA play-by-play staple. By Mike Freeman / USA Today
Stephen Curry’s Charlie Sifford Award is a reminder of a man who changed golf. By Peter May / Wash Post
