CultureSportsCultureSportsKevin Durant Is a Nike Athlete for LifeThe two-time NBA champion agreed to a lifetime deal with the Swoosh.ByNoah A. McGeePublishedApril 28, 2023
CultureSportsCultureSports2023 NFL Draft: Three Young Black QBs Make HistoryEvery quarterback selected in the first round of Thursday night's draft was Black.ByNoah A. McGeePublishedApril 28, 2023
CultureSportsCultureSportsThe Powerful Lesson Behind Lamar Jackson’s $260 million NFL DealThe Baltimore Ravens star shows young players at the 2023 NFL Draft how to bet on themselves and believe in their…ByStephanie HollandUpdatedMay 7, 2023
CultureSportsCultureSportsBrittney Griner Reflects on Russian Detainment, WNBA ReturnThe WNBA champion discussed her basketball comeback in her first press conference with the Phoenix Mercury since…ByStephanie HollandPublishedApril 27, 2023
CultureSportsCultureSportsAside From Being the Texans' Top Draft Pick, C.J. Stroud Wants You to Know A Few Other Things About HimThe franchise QB for the Houston Texans spoke to The Root on Draft day about his excitement and gave fans an insight…ByNoah A. McGeeUpdatedApril 28, 2023
CultureSportsCultureSportsDwyane Wade Moved Out of Florida Because 'My Family Would Not be Accepted, Comfortable There'The former Miami Heat star spoke out against Florida's anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in a recent interview.ByStephanie HollandPublishedApril 27, 2023
CultureSportsCultureSportsI Still Can’t Believe What Jimmy Butler Just Did to the Milwaukee BucksThe Miami Heat forward dropped 42 points to eliminate the Milwaukee Bucks from the NBA Playoffs.ByNoah A. McGeePublishedApril 27, 2023
CultureSportsCultureSportsShannon Sharpe Gives a Hilarious History Lesson to ‘Dumb Dumb’ Phil JacksonAfter Phil Jackson comments on politics in the NBA, Shannon Sharpe has harsh words for the former Chicago Bulls head…ByStephanie HollandPublishedApril 26, 2023
CultureSportsCultureSportsDillon Brooks’ Villain Arc Is Coming to a Pathetic EndThe Memphis Grizzlies are on the brink of elimination after falling to the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 of their NBA…ByNoah A. McGeePublishedApril 25, 2023
CultureSportsCultureSportsIme Udoka Agrees to Become Houston Rockets’ New Head CoachThe troubled coach is returning to the NBA after being suspended, then fired, by the Boston Celtics.ByStephanie HollandPublishedApril 25, 2023
CultureSportsCultureSportsFollowing the Suspensions of 5 Players, Is the NFL Working Too Closely With Sports Betting Apps?On Friday, five players—including wide receiver Jameson Williams—were suspended for violating the league’s gambling…ByStephanie HollandPublishedApril 21, 2023
CultureSportsCultureSportsAntonio Brown Kicked Off The Football Field He OwnsThe former NFL wide receiver was seen being kicked off the field for a football team he’s the part-owner of.ByNoah A. McGeePublishedApril 20, 2023
CultureSportsCultureSportsTua Tagovailoa Considered Retirement After Suffering Multiple Concussions Last SeasonThe Miami Dolphins quarterback missed five games during the 2022-23 season.ByStephanie HollandPublishedApril 20, 2023
CultureSportsCultureSportsWith Draymond Green's Suspension, Has He Stomped Out Golden State’s Playoff Chances?The four-time champion has been suspended for one game for his actions against the Sacramento Kings in Game 2 of…ByStephanie HollandPublishedApril 19, 2023
CultureSportsCultureSportsDamar Hamlin Cleared to Resume Football ActivitiesThe Buffalo Bills' safety was knocked out of a Monday Night Football game in January against the Cincinnati Bengals…ByNoah A. McGeePublishedApril 18, 2023
CultureSportsCultureSportsLos Angeles Dodgers Renew Andrew Toles’ Contract To Provide Him With Health InsuranceThe outfielder has been battling multiple mental health issues since he was last on the team in 2018.ByNoah A. McGeePublishedApril 18, 2023
CultureSportsCultureSportsJalen Hurts Secures History-Making Bag From the Philadelphia EaglesAfter leading the Eagles to Super Bowl LVII, the superstar quarterback signed a five-year extension with the team.ByStephanie HollandPublishedApril 17, 2023
CultureSportsCultureSportsMiles Bridges’ Suspension Is DisgracefulThe free agent NBA forward was suspended for 30 games by the NBA on Friday.ByNoah A. McGeePublishedApril 17, 2023
CultureSportsCultureSportsMagic Johnson Is Looking To Add Another Team to His Historic Sports Ownership RosterThe five-time NBA champion is part of an ownership group that is reportedly purchasing the NFL’s Washington…ByStephanie HollandPublishedApril 14, 2023
CultureSportsCultureSportsThe Play-In Game Between the Lakers, Timberwolves Made Me Question My Love for BasketballThe two teams played something more akin to an AAU basketball game than what we should expect in the NBA Playoffs.ByNoah A. McGeePublishedApril 12, 2023