Deron Snyder

8/6/16

Rio Olympics: 11 Black Athletes in Less Popular Sports Who Are Worth Your Time

The Summer Olympics are more glamorous than their counterpart every four winters. And of all the competitions being…

8/5/16

40 Black Athletes to Watch at the Rio Olympics

After all the discussions about crime, poverty, pollution, corruption and the Zika virus, it’s now time to shift our…

6/27/16

Can Serena Get Her Groove Back?

Serena Williams turns 35 in September, which is hard enough to believe by itself. But part of her birthday…

6/20/16

LeBron James Quiets the Haters and Cements His Legacy

LeBron James isn’t an Alpha, a Kappa, an Omega or a Sigma. But his tale of rising and falling and rising yet again…

5/6/16

The Real MVP: TV Movie About Wanda Durant’s Life Offers a Powerful Tribute to Single Moms

Superstar Kevin Durant was sniffling, getting teary-eyed and speaking with a cracked voice toward the end of his…

4/12/16

The 72-10 Chicago Bulls: Where Are They Now?

The 1995-96 Chicago Bulls, greatly enhanced by Michael Jordan’s return after a two-year hiatus, won an NBA record 72…

4/11/16

Ken Burns Wipes Away the Myths to Reveal the Real Jackie Robinson in His New Documentary

It’s never too late to make amends, even 69 years after the fact. The Philadelphia City Council proved as much on…

12/14/15

Who Cares About Haters When You’ve Got Wins? The Cam Newton Story

Those who dislike Cam Newton have their reasons. His bright-white smile—as flawless as the Carolina Panthers’ 13-0…

7/4/15

Arthur Ashe: 40 Years After His Historic Wimbledon Win, His Legacy Lives Beyond the Tennis Court

“I don’t want to be remembered for my tennis accomplishments.” —Arthur Ashe

6/6/15

Not for Kids: Is Football Too Dangerous for Our Boys?

It’s the mentality in football: Playing hurt. Playing in pain. Playing with a concussion. NFL star Emmitt Smith…

5/31/15

Basketball, Out; Lacrosse, In?

Are the outliers “in?”

5/14/15

Jameis Winston: A Good Player With a Bad Reputation

Most folks have made up their minds about quarterback Jameis Winston, having read and heard enough about misbehavior…

5/7/15

Tiger Woods: Worse Golfer, but Better Man

If the number seven represents completion, Tiger Woods has about 18 months until his roller coaster comes to an end.

5/4/15

Hey, Floyd, I Want My Money Back! Mayweather vs. Pacquiao Was 12 Rounds of Bore

Where was Public Enemy when we needed them?

5/1/15

Mayweather vs. Pacquiao: A Fight of Extremes

Saturday’s long-awaited Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao bout is a fight of differences. Of excess and access. Of…

9/5/12

Tiger Woods: Golf's First $100 Million Man

(The Root) — Everything in life is relative, and sports are no different.

9/3/12

Obama: 'The Heat' to Romney's Jeremy Lin?

(The Root) — With all due respect to President Obama, Mitt Romney is no Jeremy Lin.

8/31/12

Notre Dame Football Needs More Criminals?

(The Root) — Allen Pinkett, a former star halfback and current radio analyst for Notre Dame, was sincere Wednesday…

8/29/12

NFL Taking Risks With Replacement Officials

(The Root) — It's official: The NFL's regular officials won't be in action when the season kicks off on Wednesday.…

8/28/12

NFL Star Should Not Be Treated Like a Baby

(The Root) — I'm glad that troubled Dallas Cowboys star receiver Dez Bryant realizes the error of his ways. I'm glad…

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