Sports
NFL pushing diverse worldview with Bad Bunny even as America retreats from it. By Mike Freeman / USA Today
I rewatched the Thrilla in Manila with Muhammad Ali. He still winced at the blows years later. By Thomas Hauser / The Guardian
Rockets’ Kevin Durant sees himself signing contract extension in Houston. By William Guillory / The Athletic
‘He was older than our fathers’: An oral history of Satchel Paige’s final game at 59. By William Weinbaum / Andscape
As athletes lose their resolve, Trump finds a safe haven in sports. By Jerry Brewer / Wash Post
MAGA Is Coming for the WNBA. By Alex Keeney / Politico
Former NFL team exec Bobby Grier has died. You need to learn about him. By Mike Freeman / USA Today
Dear WNBA, these Black female coaches should be top candidates for your open jobs. By Sean Hurd / Andscape
Jayson Tatum Wanted to Give Up on Celtics Future After Heartbreaking Achilles Injury. By Adrija Mahato / Essentially Sports
Black Women’s Player Collective to host showcase to identify and nurture Black talent in soccer. By Tamerra Griffin / The Athletic
The significance of 16 Black NFL starting quarterbacks cannot be overlooked. By William C. Rhoden and Jason Reid / Andscape
“HIM” decries our false football Gods. By Coleman Spilde / Salon
Stephen A. Smith hints at reason why Molly Qerim ‘abruptly resigned’ from ESPN: ‘Not happy about it.’ By Jenna Lemoncelli / New York Post
Charlie Kirk tributes run contrary to sports’ uniting power. By Nancy Armour / USA Today
Fifty Years After History’s Most Brutal Boxing Match. By Vann R. Newkirk II / The Atlantic
The WNBA Superstar Who Left the Game in Her Prime. By Jemele Hill / The Atlantic
‘Revolt of the Black Athlete’ author Dr. Harry Edwards says a new equality movement is coming to sports and the nation. By Lonnae O’Neal / Andscape
School Coaches Shouldn’t Be Pushing Religion. By Mickey Dollens / The Progressive Magazine
Terence ‘Bud’ Crawford makes history with upset victory over Canelo Alvarez. By AP and NBC News
Serena Williams invests in women’s basketball league Unrivaled. Now valued at $340 million. By Megan Cerullo / CBS News
80 Years Ago, A Jewish Radical and Two Negro League Stars Led a Crusade to Integrate Baseball That Paved the Way for Jackie Robinson. By Peter Dreier / Znetwork
Referee Danny Crawford goes into Basketball Hall of Fame with respect from players, peers. By Mia Berry / Andscape
Consider the Quarterback. By Louisa Thomas / The New Yorker
‘Linsanity’ out: Jeremy Lin, first Asian American NBA champion, retires. By Des Bieler / Wash Post
Trump Is Met With Mostly Boos at U.S. Open as Security Delays a Match. By David Waldstein / NYT
Maya Moore’s Hall of Fame career is the least important reason she’s an all-time great. By David Aldridge / The Athletic
Carmelo Anthony deserves to be in the Hall of Fame after delivering on his NBA career. By Zach Harper / The Athletic
All About Félix Auger-Aliassime’s Parents, Marie Auger and Sam Aliassime (Who Trained Him for 10 Years). By Emily Blackwood / People
Why does Naomi Osaka play for Japan? Explaining tennis star’s relinquished USA dual citizenship. By Daniel Chavkin / Sporting News
‘You don’t trade a generational player’: Micah Parsons trade a Packers no-brainer, Cowboys head-scratcher. By Jason Reid / Andscape
