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Jay Connor

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Menace to supremacy. Founder of Extraordinary Ideas and co-host and producer of The Extraordinary Negroes podcast. Impatiently waiting for y'all to stop putting sugar in grits.

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The NBA Fails Miserably at Pretending Like It Gives a Damn About Tampering

The NBA Fails Miserably at Pretending Like It Gives a Damn About Tampering

The league just punished the Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls for their offseason sign-and-trade deals for Kyle Lowry…

LeBron James Enters NBA's COVID-19 Protocols, Could Miss Multiple Games

LeBron James Enters NBA's COVID-19 Protocols, Could Miss Multiple Games

The Los Angeles Lakers will be without King James for a little while.

Phoenix Suns Bring the Heat, Dismantle Golden State Warriors to Extend Winning Streak to 17 Games

Phoenix Suns Bring the Heat, Dismantle Golden State Warriors to Extend Winning Streak to 17 Games

The Suns held Steph Curry to a career-worst shooting night in their 104-96 win on Tuesday.

Robert Griffin III to Drop 'Explosive Tell-All' Book About 'Dysfunctional' Washington Football Team

Robert Griffin III to Drop 'Explosive Tell-All' Book About 'Dysfunctional' Washington Football Team

Surviving Washington is set to hit stores next August.

Michael Porter Jr. Could Miss the Rest of the Season Due to Back Surgery

Michael Porter Jr. Could Miss the Rest of the Season Due to Back Surgery

The Denver Nuggets star has a lengthy history of back issues.

'I Really Thought I Wasn't Going to Make It': Joel Embiid Reflects on Scary COVID-19 Battle

'I Really Thought I Wasn't Going to Make It': Joel Embiid Reflects on Scary COVID-19 Battle

The Philadelphia 76ers star keeps it real on what kept him out of the lineup for nine games.

Lee Elder, 1st Black Golfer to Compete at the Masters, Dead at 87

Lee Elder, 1st Black Golfer to Compete at the Masters, Dead at 87

The groundbreaking golfer inspired generations of Black athletes with his poise and perseverance.

#FreeJohnWall

#FreeJohnWall

The 31-year-old is tired of watching the Houston Rockets implode and wants to play. But will he?

The Los Angeles Rams Don't Have Much to Like, Cam Newton Meets His Kryptonite and Other Takeaways From Week 12 of the NFL

The Los Angeles Rams Don't Have Much to Like, Cam Newton Meets His Kryptonite and Other Takeaways From Week 12 of the NFL

Week 12 of the NFL was full of surprises, but the Los Angeles Rams losing a third straight game takes the cake.

In the Spirit of Thanksgiving, Former NBA Star Stephen Jackson Unveils New Basketball Court in His Hometown of Port Arthur, TX

In the Spirit of Thanksgiving, Former NBA Star Stephen Jackson Unveils New Basketball Court in His Hometown of Port Arthur, TX

'Tis the season for giving back, and five former pro athletes are doing exactly that in their Texas hometown.

<i>The Queen of Basketball </i>Might've Found the Perfect Executive Producer in Shaquille O'Neal

The Queen of Basketball Might've Found the Perfect Executive Producer in Shaquille O'Neal

The four-time NBA champ is lending his muscle to an Oscar contender.

Y'all Know Y'all Are in Trouble, Right?

Y'all Know Y'all Are in Trouble, Right?

Klay Thompson participated in his first full practice since 2019, which means it's only a matter of time until the…

'If a Male Player Did That, It Wouldn’t Have Been So Broadcasted': Naomi Osaka Defends Serena Williams While Calling Out Sexism in Sports

'If a Male Player Did That, It Wouldn’t Have Been So Broadcasted': Naomi Osaka Defends Serena Williams While Calling Out Sexism in Sports

The 24-year-old tennis superstar star had some things to get off of her chest during a recent episode of Victoria…

LeBron James Suspended One Game, Isaiah Stewart Suspended Two Games for Altercation During Lakers-Pistons Game

LeBron James Suspended One Game, Isaiah Stewart Suspended Two Games for Altercation During Lakers-Pistons Game

While serving their suspensions, James will forfeit $284,000 in salary, while Stewart will lose $45,000

Iman Shumpert Comes Through in the Clutch to Become 1st NBA Player to Win <i>Dancing With the Stars</i>

Iman Shumpert Comes Through in the Clutch to Become 1st NBA Player to Win Dancing With the Stars

The 31-year-old brought Black excellence to the dance floor week after week.

Enes Kanter Is on a Warpath

Enes Kanter Is on a Warpath

The outspoken Boston Celtics center has called out everyone from China to Michael Jordan. But is there a method to…

Jonathan Taylor Is a Man Amongst Boys, Scoring Touchdowns Is Something Cam Newton Enjoys and Other Takeaways From Week 11 of the NFL

Jonathan Taylor Is a Man Amongst Boys, Scoring Touchdowns Is Something Cam Newton Enjoys and Other Takeaways From Week 11 of the NFL

Receivers are cute, but it was running backs who showed up and showed out on Sunday.

Report: NFL Investigating Allegations That Antonio Brown Obtained Fake COVID-19 Vaccination Card

Report: NFL Investigating Allegations That Antonio Brown Obtained Fake COVID-19 Vaccination Card

The Tampa Bay Bucs receiver has a very long history of making incredibly poor decisions.

'The Crip Arena?': Russell Westbrook Isn't the Only One Confused by Staples Center's $700 Million Name Change

'The Crip Arena?': Russell Westbrook Isn't the Only One Confused by Staples Center's $700 Million Name Change

Staples Center will officially become Crypto.com Arena on Christmas Day, and sports fans aren't particularly happy…

Ex-NFL Player Zac Stacy Arrested After Violently Attacking Ex-Girlfriend in Disturbing Video

Ex-NFL Player Zac Stacy Arrested After Violently Attacking Ex-Girlfriend in Disturbing Video

The 30-year-old has been charged with aggravated battery and criminal mischief.