Herschel Walker is running for Senate in Georgia. In a normal world, he’d have no shot. But in this divided country, he has a fighting chance.
Author: Mike Freeman, USA TODAY
Opinion: Simone Biles did the right thing at Olympics; she’s allowed to protect herself
In Simone Biles’ comments after withdrawing from Olympic event, you hear her grapple, like many people, with dilemma mental health challenges present.
Opinion: Mr. Deion Sanders’ SWAC Media Day walkout was a marketing ploy, and a good one
Deion Sanders bolted SWAC Media Day, angry over not being called “Mr. Sanders.” But his action was about more than that. It was a ploy. A smart one.
Opinion: Hatred, racism winning with British soccer. Don’t blame Twitter; blame the culture.
Three Black English soccer players faced racist online abuse after the Euro 2020 final against Italy. UK culture, not Twitter, is driving it.
Opinion: Sha’Carri Richardson’s positive marijuana test one example of how anti-Blackness triumphs in sports
Sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson’s positive marijuana test was one example last week of the anti-Blackness that is prevalent in sports.
Opinion: The NFL needs to use Juneteenth to examine its race-norming past
The NFL celebrates Juneteenth but the league should do is use this day to reflect on why it used race-norming against its Black players.
Opinion: NFL should apologize for using disgraceful practice of race-norming
The NFL announced it is ending the practice of race-norming, but the league also needs to apologize to its Black players who were affected by it.
Opinion: Showtime documentary shows Sugar Ray Leonard, Roberto Duran, Thomas Hearns and Marvin Hagler as true ‘Kings’
A Showtime documentary called The Kings explores one of the greatest eras of boxing in the 1980s.
Opinion: Racist remark against Asian American ex-player shows some NFL teams still don’t get it
Former NFL player Eugene Chung wants to coach. A racist remark made to him shows just how far NFL teams have to go when it comes to issues of race.
Opinion: New Nielsen poll offers hope that we’ll ‘see the end of Native mascots’
A new Nielsen poll shows younger people are understanding the use of Natives as mascots is wrong. It’s a positive sign their use could soon end.