Sports
Torri Huske, after a record-setting swim trials, enters the Olympics as a possible breakout star. By Jake Lourim / Wash Post
Formula 1’s Highest-Paid Drivers: Clash Between Hamilton And Verstappen Extends To Their Bank Accounts. By Brett Knight / Forbes
‘We’re moving in the right direction’: Black coaching hires in NBA bring excitement. By Marc J. Spears / The Undefeated
Tommie Smith protested on the podium in 1968. He expects to see similar acts in Tokyo. By Michael Lee / Wash Post
NBA Finals Host Maria Taylor Leaves ESPN After Rachel Nichols Drama. By Stephen A. Crockett Jr. / The Root
‘Your Black Card Is Revoked’: Naomi Osaka Opens Up About Backlash She Received for Representing Japan In the Olympics. By Atahabih Germain / Atlanta Black Star
Bucks minority owner Valerie Daniels-Carter: From HBCU to NBA Finals. By Martenzie Johnson / The Undefeated
Washington Wizards name Wes Unseld Jr. new head coach. By Kareem Copeland / Wash Post
M.L.B. Pledges Millions to Build Black Participation. By James Wagner / NYT
Candace Parker becomes first woman featured on cover of NBA 2K. By Des Bieler / Wash Post
How a Ban on a Swim Cap Galvanized Black Swimmers. By Evan Nicole Brown / NYT
Shohei Ohtani’s double-duty feats are a reminder: The Negro Leagues are still overlooked. By Kevin B. Blackistone / Wash Post
Reggie Theus on taking the Bethune-Cookman job: ‘How can you pass that up?’ By Jean-Jacques Taylor / The Undefeated
Naomi Osaka Wins Best Female Athlete At ESPYS, Says Past Year Has Been ‘Really Tough.’ By Cole Delbyck / HuffPost
Olympian Allyson Felix Didn’t Let Motherhood Slow Her Down. By Sean Gregory / Time
Naomi Osaka opens up about French Open withdrawal, mental health. By Scott Gleeson / USA Today
Nigeria Wins Historic Upset Over Team U.S.A. in Olympic Exhibition. By Jonathan Abrams / NYT
Simone Biles opens up about depression she suffered after being sexually abused. By Stephen Iervolino / GMA
At the All-Star Game, a Dimmer Stage for Black Players. By Tyler Kepner / NYT
Rachel Nichols is back on the air, but the fallout at ESPN is just beginning. By Ben Strauss / Wash Post
Black coaches and ex-athletes say NCAA changes are long overdue. By Curtis Bunn / NBC News
Sha’Carri Richardson to miss Tokyo Olympics after not making relay. By Tom Schad / USA Today
Naomi Osaka: Watch New Trailer for Netflix Docuseries on Tennis Star. By Jon Blistein / Rolling Stone
It’s time MLB celebrates Larry Doby Day, too. By Luke Epplin / Wash Post
Simone Biles Is Redefining Female Power in Sports. By Lindsay Crouse / NYT
Wimbledon’s last Black men’s finalist was in 1996. What will it take for another? By Liz Clarke / Wash Post
