Sports
Damar Hamlin’s Collapse Is Stark Reminder of NFL’s True Cost. By Stephanie Holland / The Root
Donovan Mitchell scores 71 points, taking scoring boom to new heights. By Ben Golliver / Wash Post
Sports Scumbag of the Year: Brett Favre. By Prem Thakker / The New Republic
Calling Deion Sanders a sellout ignores the growing role of clout-chasing in college sports. By Jabari M. Evans / The Conversation
Pele’s Breakthrough Gave Soccer a Black Star. By Kurt Streeter / NYT
Roberto Clemente remains Latino legend 50 years after death. By Associated Press
How David Fizdale went from the NBA sidelines to the Utah Jazz’s front office. By Marc J. Spears / Andscape
Milwaukee Bucks’ Jrue Holiday gives the NBA important history through Black Wall Street the Board Game. By Marc J. Spears / Andscape
Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross leaves board of anti-racism group he founded. By Dwayne Bray / Andscape
Sloane Stephens Wants to Make Tennis More Equitable and Accessible for All. By Vanity Fair
Black men in sports are speaking out about their mental health. By Ken Makin / Andscape
How faith helped NBA legend David Robinson on and off the court. By Corey Robinson / NBC Today
Franco Harris, N.F.L. Hall of Famer Who Caught ‘Immaculate Reception,’ Dies at 72. By Richard Sandomir and Daniel Victor / NYT
Deion Sanders says many critics of Jackson State move were hurt. By Steven J. Gaither / HBCU Game day
History-making Asian American soccer player describes his journey to self-acceptance. By Kimmy Yam / NBC News
Kevin Durant still just wants to hoop. The game demands more. By Michael Lee / Wash Post
North Carolina Central wins Celebration Bowl, spoils Jackson State’s perfect season. By Mia Berry / Andscape
Brittney Griner and the Role of Race in Diplomacy. By Jelani Cobb / The New Yorker
For Chris Paul, Studying at an H.B.C.U. Was a ‘Natural’ Fit. By Tania Ganguli / NYT
Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner’s recovery will be unique as a Black LGBTQ+ woman and high-profile athlete. By Sean Hurd / Andscape
Serena Williams Feels Your Pain, And She’s Launching A Company To Soothe It. By Kerry A. Dolan / Forbes
‘Grails: When Sneakers Changed the Game’ is really about social and cultural change in golf. By Marcus Shorter / Andscape
NBA renames its MVP trophy after Michael Jordan. By Christopher Brito / CBS News
The NFL loves ‘quarterback whisperers.’ Why doesn’t it love Jim Caldwell? By Michael Lee and Sally Jenkins / Wash Post
USC’s Caleb Williams Wins Heisman After Leading Trojan Turnaround. By Ralph Russo / HuffPost
Brittney Griner Released By Russia In Prisoner Swap. By Nina Golgowski / HuffPost
