CultureSportsCultureSportsWhy Are Soccer Fans So Comfortable Racially Abusing Black Players?Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr. is the latest player to be the victim of racist abuse while playing in a match.ByStephanie HollandPublishedMay 22, 2023
CultureSportsCultureSportsAfter 19 Seasons, Carmelo Anthony Announces Retirement from the NBAIn an emotional video dedicated to his son, the three-time Olympic gold medalist offered a ‘bittersweet goodbye’ to…ByStephanie HollandPublishedMay 22, 2023
CultureSportsCultureSportsBrittney Griner Makes Her Emotional, Heroic Return to the WNBAThe Phoenix Mercury center officially started the season with two losses, but nothing but love from WNBA fans.ByStephanie HollandPublishedMay 22, 2023
CultureSportsCultureSportsJim Brown, Known as NFL's Greatest Player, Dies 87The Cleveland Browns great passed away on Thursday at the age of 87.ByStephanie HollandPublishedMay 19, 2023
CultureSportsCultureSports2023 WNBA Season: Power Rankings, Predictions for Every TeamOur predictions for what to expect from Brittney Griner, Aliyah Boston, Candace Parker and Jonquel Jones.ByStephanie HollandUpdatedMay 18, 2023
CultureSportsCultureSportsThe Heat Ja Morant Faces This Time Around Is Much WorseOn Tuesday, NBA commissioner Adam Silver offered his opinion on the troubled star's ongoing behavior.ByNoah A. McGeePublishedMay 17, 2023
CultureSportsCultureSportsWhere Does Doc Rivers Go From Here?Rivers was fired as the Philadelphia 76ers' head coach after losing to the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference…ByNoah A. McGeePublishedMay 16, 2023
CultureSportsCultureSportsWhat Can't Jalen Hurts Do?The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback accomplished another impressive feat over the weekend, earning his Master’s…ByNoah A. McGeePublishedMay 15, 2023
CultureSportsCultureSportsNBA Superstar Ja Morant Refuses to Learn From His MistakesThe Memphis Grizzlies guard was suspended from team activities on Sunday after he was seen on Instagram Live…ByNoah A. McGeePublishedMay 15, 2023
CultureSportsCultureSportsDwyane Wade Spills The Tea on His Favorite Player Performances in the 2023 NBA PlayoffsThe NBA Hall of Famer spoke with The Root about the NBA Playoffs and current players in the league.ByNoah A. McGeePublishedMay 13, 2023
CultureSportsCultureSportsAside from Bam Adebayo, Here Are Other NBA Stars Who Really Love Their MomsBam Adebayo just showed us mom is priority. As the playoffs continue, let's celebrate the dedicated moms of NBA…ByNoah A. McGeeUpdatedMay 14, 2023
CultureSportsCultureSportsDid This Sportscaster Really Use the N-Word While Referring to the Negro League Baseball Museum?Oakland A’s play-by-play announcer Glen Kuiper said the racist term during a live pregame broadcast.ByNoah A. McGeePublishedMay 8, 2023
CultureSportsCultureSportsTrinity Makes Her Wrestling Return in IMPACT; Reveals Why She Walked Out of WWEThe star—who was known as Naomi in WWE—debuted to a huge fan reception on IMPACT TV on Thursday.ByStephanie HollandPublishedMay 5, 2023
CultureSportsCultureSportsLeBron James, Steph Curry Among Forbes’ Highest-Paid AthletesSoccer, NBA dominate the list with Kylian Mbappé among athletes breaking the bank.ByStephanie HollandPublishedMay 3, 2023
CultureSportsCultureSportsFormer UK Athletics Director's Racist Comment about Black Runners ResurfacesJulian Starkey was banned from the organization after saying Black athletes run fast because they have to escape…ByKalyn WomackPublishedMay 3, 2023
CultureSportsCultureSportsThis Rematch of LeBron James vs. Stephen Curry Is Going To Be a Lot of FunThe Los Angeles Lakers won a thrilling Game 1 on Tuesday night against the Golden State Warriors in the Western…ByNoah A. McGeePublishedMay 3, 2023
CultureSportsCultureSportsSnoop Dogg Joins Bid to Bring Black Ownership to the NHL: 'We Will Grow the Sport'The rap legend explains why he’s decided to join an ownership bid for the NHL’s Ottawa Senators.ByStephanie HollandPublishedMay 3, 2023
CultureSportsCultureSportsHow Super Bowl 2023 Changed the Trajectory of the Black QB ForeverThe February matchup between Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts was the most-watched Super Bowl in NFL history.ByNoah A. McGeePublishedMay 2, 2023
CultureSportsCultureSportsBomani Jones, Dominque Foxworth Suggest the NFL Thinks Their Fans Are Racist. Are They Correct?The two ESPN personalities discussed how the NFL will approach having a league filled with prominent Black…ByNoah A. McGeePublishedMay 2, 2023
CultureSportsCultureSportsBrittney Griner Feels ‘So Good’ After 1st Practice With Phoenix MercuryThe WNBA star will return to the court when the 2023 season begins on Friday, May 19.ByStephanie HollandPublishedMay 1, 2023