Herschel Walker is running for Senate in Georgia. In a normal world, he’d have no shot. But in this divided country, he has a fighting chance.
Author: Mike Freeman, USA TODAY
Opinion: Mr. Deion Sanders’ SWAC Media Day walkout was a marketing ploy, and a good one
Deion Sanders bolted SWAC Media Day, angry over not being called “Mr. Sanders.” But his action was about more than that. It was a ploy. A smart one.
Opinion: Sha’Carri Richardson’s positive marijuana test one example of how anti-Blackness triumphs in sports
Sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson’s positive marijuana test was one example last week of the anti-Blackness that is prevalent in sports.
Opinion: Al Davis valued diversity, so no surprise that Carl Nassib made history with Raiders
Thanks to late owner Al Davis, the Raiders have been among the best NFL examples of diversity. So it’s no surprise Carl Nassib made history with team.
Opinion: Carl Nassib’s coming out doesn’t just make history. Raiders DL could save lives
Raiders’ Carl Nassib is the first openly gay NFL player. His bravery is important not just because of history, but because his actions may save lives.
Opinion: NFL should apologize for using disgraceful practice of race-norming
The NFL announced it is ending the practice of race-norming, but the league also needs to apologize to its Black players who were affected by it.
Opinion: Showtime documentary shows Sugar Ray Leonard, Roberto Duran, Thomas Hearns and Marvin Hagler as true ‘Kings’
A Showtime documentary called The Kings explores one of the greatest eras of boxing in the 1980s.
Opinion: Racist remark against Asian American ex-player shows some NFL teams still don’t get it
Former NFL player Eugene Chung wants to coach. A racist remark made to him shows just how far NFL teams have to go when it comes to issues of race.
Opinion: New Nielsen poll offers hope that we’ll ‘see the end of Native mascots’
A new Nielsen poll shows younger people are understanding the use of Natives as mascots is wrong. It’s a positive sign their use could soon end.
Football wives say NFL’s race-norming ‘most despicable,’ but their power could change history
The wives and partners of former NFL players are fighting the use of race-norming in the concussion settlement. “Racism is always economic,” says one.