New York Knicks guard Josh Hart brings Carol’s Daughter to the NBA court
These Black softball standouts are showing off their talent in Power 4, HBCU programs
With collegiate softball teams heading deeper into the conference-heavy portion of their schedules, standout Black athletes have drawn attention with their play. Keep these players on your radar as the road to the Women’s College World Series in Oklahoma City unfolds.Power 4 players to watchElla Par
Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington locks in ahead of play-in tournament thanks to his Bible
A Bible has been sitting inside Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington’s locker of late and he has been taking it everywhere for worship and daily guidance. With the challenges the Mavericks have faced this season due to devastating injuries and the aftermath of superstar Luka Doncic being traded
The uncomfortable reality around this year’s Jackie Robinson Day
A few days after the reigning World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers’ White House visit last week, I asked the team’s manager, Dave Roberts, about the obligation that came with not only celebrating Jackie Robinson’s legacy but protecting it in light of the Trump administrations’ attempt to minimi
Cameron and Cayden Boozer are creating their own path
PORTLAND, Ore. – Former NBA All-Star Carlos Boozer was about to play golf during some downtime at the Final Four this month when he was approached by a fan. Standing 6-foot-9 with his signature bald head and beard, it’s tough for Boozer not to be seen in a crowd.To his delight, Boozer was actually
At Alabama, Zaay Green built on skills, lessons gleaned throughout college career
When the WNBA draft kicks off Monday night, Alabama guard Zaay Green will be hosting a watch party for her friends and family in Dallas, hoping to hear her name called on TV.Although the Texas native’s collegiate career included two ACL tears and four different programs, her goal has remained the sa
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort makes his Defensive Player of the Year case
SACRAMENTO – As a couple of his Oklahoma City Thunder teammates yelled out, “DPOY!” their defensive specialist Luguentz Dort humbly smiled, accepting those verbal flowers at a recent morning shootaround.The Thunder guard has been nicknamed “The Dorture Chamber” for his suffocating defense, but his T
NC State’s Saniya Rivers nearly cast aside her WNBA dream. Now it’s coming true.
Saniya Rivers found herself in need of some tattoo therapy.The NC State guard was reeling after her team had been upset by Virginia Tech in January 2024 by way of an Elizabeth Kitley buzzer-beater. The loss had snapped the Wolfpack’s undefeated season to date. On the trip home, Rivers impulsively pu
For Howard’s on-campus recruiting leader, the fruits of her labor are seen on the field
When Howard University head coach Larry Scott took over the football program in 2020, he realized his staff lacked a position critical to the team’s success. Recognizing a need for a dedicated recruiting leader, Scott sought someone who understood the program and could connect well with players.He f
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Black Sportswriters Hall of Fame to honor three legendary journalists in inaugural event
History and legacy will be on full display as three legendary Black sportswriters will be honored on April 12 in the inaugural class of the Black Sportswriters Hall of Fame at North Carolina A&T.The inaugural Black Sportswriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place in Deese Ballroom on Sa
American John Jordan enjoying ‘great opportunity’ with FUS Rabat in Basketball Africa League
RABAT, Morocco – Wearing a hat over his braids and enjoying an espresso, John Jordan was plain clothed when a curious barista smiled and asked, “Don’t you play for FUS?”Jordan responded, “Yes I do.”“You are very good,” the barista replied. “May I take a picture with you?”“Of course,” Jordan said.Bac
The basketball rise of Nate Ament is a family story
With each step USA Basketball’s Nate Ament takes in his player edition Reeboks during the Hoop Summit, he will be giving respect to his mother by showcasing the colors of the Rwandan flag — light blue, yellow and green with a golden sun.“It’s really special for me to be able to do that,” Ament told
Playing for HBCU programs helped lay the foundation for these WNBA draft prospects
After competing in conference tournaments, the NCAA tournament and other postseason tournaments and all-star games, several women’s basketball players from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are getting interest from professional teams, their coaches said.After a 20-year drought in
African basketball looks for next face after Dikembe Mutombo
RABAT, Morocco – There was jubilation outside the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex last Saturday as the Basketball Africa League began its fifth season. Excited hoop fans danced to deejay music, shot basketballs, bought BAL swag and ate hot dogs, chicken kebob sandwiches, fondue and more all ni
After her standout play at multiple schools, Diamond Johnson hopes WNBA is next stop
While competing in three different athletic conferences during her five-year collegiate career, Norfolk State point guard Diamond Johnson stockpiled nearly every individual conference award a player could earn.As a freshman at Rutgers in 2020-21, she earned a spot on the All-Big Ten Second Team and
Florida guard Will Richard gets satisfying ending to collegiate career in title win
SAN ANTONIO — In the moment the Florida Gators stepped to the Alamadome podium for their coronation, it was Will Richard who held the national championship in his arms and rocked it like a baby.As members of the team filed into the media room for the postgame press conference, it was Richard who wal
Fifty years later, Frank Robinson’s managerial debut still matters to those who were there
CLEVELAND — David Scott was a young bureau chief for The Elyria Chronicle-Telegram in Ohio, making $105 a week.On those wages, Scott didn’t have much extra to splurge on an event that the Greater Cleveland area and all the sports world was talking about: the debut of Frank Robinson with the then-Cle
George King, Derrick White keep Colorado bond despite divergent careers in BAL, NBA
RABAT, Morocco – A familiar face appeared on a television while George King was enjoying some down time from playing pro basketball in the Middle East. To the American’s delight, it was Boston Celtics guard Derrick White, and King videotaped his ex-University of Colorado teammate with his cell phone
UConn forward Sarah Strong shows she’s college basketball’s next prodigy
TAMPA, Fla. — University of Connecticut forward Sarah Strong is the best freshman in college basketball — men’s or women’s. That may seem blasphemous in a season where everyone has been saying that distinction belonged to Duke forward Cooper Flagg.But while Duke was eliminated from the men’s tournam
For South Carolina’s Dawn Staley, sting of championship loss is an unfamiliar feeling
TAMPA, Fla. –– With four minutes left to play in Sunday’s national championship game between South Carolina and Connecticut, the Gamecocks, on defense, had just pushed the Huskies to the end of their possession’s shot clock, forcing UConn guard Azzi Fudd into a contested 3-pointer.Fudd’s 3 bounced o
Houston is one step closer to shedding an unwanted label
SAN ANTONIO — In the aftermath of Houston’s improbable semifinal win over Duke on Saturday, something even more plausible occurred: Hakeem Olajuwon was prevented from joining the on-court postgame celebration.Was the security guard simply doing his job? Or did he fail to recognize basketball royalty