Sports
Stephen A Smith poised for new ESPN role after network chief’s comments. By Charlie Wilson / The Mirror
Organizations are partnering to introduce Black students in Detroit to golf. By Corey Williams / ABC News
Magic Johnson Donates $500,000 To Xavier University. By Jovonne Ledet / BIN
Jayson Tatum’s injury will transform the NBA, not just the Celtics. By Jared Weiss / The Athletic
LeBron James has seemingly made his retirement decision after suffering knee injury. By Joshya Mbu / The Mirror
NFL Plans to Double Down on Coaching Diversity Program With Improvements in Mind. By Patrick Andres / SI
Michael Jordan Is Coming Back To Basketball With A Major First. By AP and HuffPost
Why Jayson Tatum’s Achilles injury could alter the Celtics’ franchise direction. By Jay King / The Athletic
Draymond Green said what many Black people feel. But then he missed the point. By Claudio E. Cabrera / The Athletic
Jim Dent, Long-Driving Golfer on PGA and Senior Tours, Dies at 85. By Richard Sandomir / NYT
Jemele Hill Is Returning To ESPN After Being Canned As SportsCenter Host In 2017. By Eric Italiano / Brobible
The Best Player In the W.N.B.A. Now Has Her Own Shoe. Why Did It Take So Long? By Tania Ganguli / NYT
Jalen Brunson is chasing Walt ‘Clyde’ Frazier and New York Knicks legacy. By William C. Rhoden / Andscape
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich leaves legacy of speaking up against injustice. By Marc J. Spears / Andscape
How Stephen Curry, veteran game changer, hopes to change golf. By Michael Lee / Wash Post
Locs illustrate the stories of Black players’ lives on and off the court. By Mia Berry / Andscape
President Trump, ignore Saban, Tuberville, and keep hands off college football. By Blake Toppmeyer / USA Today
Serena Williams’ TIME100 Interview on Life After Tennis. By Sean Gregory / Time
Saquon Barkley can’t outrun history. By Justin Tinsley / Andscape
LeBron James to mull NBA future after Lakers’ early exit from playoffs. By Ben Golliver / Wash Post
Fighting Against Racist Comments Jordan Chiles Reveals True Feelings Over Simone Biles & Rebecca Andrade Moment. Disita Sikdar / Essentially Sports
NBA legend and HBCU trailblazer dies at 88. By Steven Corder / Athlon Sports
NFL is Shedeur Sanders’ first major hill to climb. By William C. Rhoden / Andscape
Gabby Thomas Vents Frustrations About Racial Discrimination After Track and Field Star Trolled Over Color. By Tajamul Islam / Essentially
Eagles Legend Sends Clear Message to Jalen Hurts After Eagles QB Missed the White House Visit. By Gourab Saha / Essentially Sports
Shannon Sharpe is Just Not That Smart. By Lawrence Ware / The Root
Shannon Sharpe steps away from ESPN in wake of $50 million suit. By Cydney Henderson / USA Today
Eagles’ Jalen Hurts Has No Words for White House Visit After Eagles Accepted Donald Trump’s Invitation. By Amit Kumar Jha / Essentially Sports
Why one simple word defines Steph Curry’s leadership with the Warriors. The Athletic Staff / NYT
With Shedeur Sanders pick, Browns show again they aren’t afraid of big personalities. By Jason Lloyd / The Athletic
