By Danielle Bryant Since joining the LPGA board in 2020, she has been committed to elevating Black women and diversifying women’s golf from the course to the boardroom. Sports Illustrated and Empower Onyx are putting the spotlight on the diverse journe…
‘We Are BG’: Family, Teammates Channel Griner’s Mindset in Efforts to Bring Her Home
By Amna Subhan A rally put on by the Mercury and Griner’s wife, Cherelle, celebrated the star center and underscored the effort to bring her home. Since Brittney Griner’s arrest in Russia 140 days ago, her teammate Brianna Turner wrote her two letters….
Former Alabama RB’s Championship Rings Sold on ‘Pawn Stars’
By Joseph Salvador The man who sold them on the show said his uncle gave them to him. View the original article to see embedded media. Former Alabama running back Keilan Robinson’s championship rings from the team’s historic 2020 season somehow ended u…
Rapinoe Pays Tribute to Griner With White House Outfit
By Madeline Coleman Rapinoe showed support for Brittney Griner as she was presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom. On the day president Joe Biden awarded the Medal of Freedom to 17 recipients, more pressing international matters loomed over the cer…
Report: Nets Requested Massive Return From Timberwolves for Durant
By Daniel Chavkin Brooklyn reportedly asked for both of Minnesota’s best two players in a deal. View the original article to see embedded media. The Nets seem to have set a sky-high price in Kevin Durant trade talks, reportedly looking to get back mult…
World Cup Stadium in Qatar Will Be Alcohol Free, per Report
By Nick Selbe Beer sales outside of arenas will also be restricted for the 2022 World Cup, which is set to begin on Nov. 21. View the original article to see embedded media. As kickoff for the 2022 World Cup draws near, fans planning to head to Qatar t…
49ers Star Trent Williams Makes History With Madden Rating
By Jelani Scott The nine-time Pro Bowler earned his first career first-team All-Pro nod in 2021. View the original article to see embedded media. With the exception of a few exemptions over the years, Madden’s 99 Club has long been dominated by MVP can…
Nadal Practices for Semifinal Despite Reports of Injury
By Madeline Coleman The Spaniard reportedly has a seven millimeter tear in his abdomen. Rafael Nadal practiced through his abdominal injury on Thursday ahead of his Wimbledon semifinals match against Nick Kyrgios. According to multiple reports includin…
Brian Windhorst on “First Take” Video, Going Viral, Rudy Gobert Trade
By Jimmy Traina ESPN’s Brian Windhorst on going viral, LeBron’s future and competing with Woj and Shams 1. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst was the star of Twitter for a few days after this video of him talking about the Utah Jazz went viral last Friday. Windhor…
Jabeur Becomes First Arab Player to Reach Grand Slam Final
By Madeline Coleman Jabeur is the first African woman to reach a Grand Slam final during the Open era. Ons Jabeur advanced to her first Grand Slam final after defeating Tatjana Maria, 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 on Thursday. The No. 3 seed became the first Arab play…