Why black athletes run from black identity
“I’m not black. I’m Cablinasian.” — Tiger Woods, 2000 T iger Woods did not invent erasure, but he would become one of its most prominent, important, and tragic …
Why Colin Kaepernick isn’t playing in new XFL, according to Oliver Luck
The XFL says it can’t afford Colin Kaepernick’s salary demands, but there might be more to the story.
LeBron James’ reverse windmill dunk was an exact copy of a dunk from Kobe Bryant in 2001
Two of the greatest players to put on a Lakers jersey continue to share commonalities
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson becomes second unanimous NFL MVP in history
USA TODAY Sports’ Jarrett Bell, Mike Jones and Jori Epstein give their predictions for the Super Bowl. USA TODAY
Opinion | The Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl will be tarnished by their fans’ racism
The Kansas City Chiefs will play the San Francisco 49ers in Miami on Sunday, accompanied by fans in headdresses and warpaint performing tomahawk chops.
Kobe Bryant leaves behind a business empire that stretched beyond the basketball court
Bryant’s legacy on the court is well-known, but his entrepreneurial achievements in venture capital, media, and philanthropy were also noteworthy.
LeBron James opens up and reflects on Kobe Bryant after passing him on NBA scoring list
Kobe Bryant thinks it’s “kind of juvenile” to be upset that LeBron James will pass him on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. Sandy Hooper, USA TODAY
Roy Williams following win over Miami: ‘It felt good to have some things going our way’
North Carolina coach Roy Williams addresses the media following the Tar Heel’s win over Miami on Saturday, January 25, 2020
Shareef O’Neal, son of Shaq, will transfer from UCLA Bruins basketball team
Kobe Bryant thinks it’s “kind of juvenile” to be upset that LeBron James will pass him on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. Sandy Hooper, USA TODAY
Opinion: The sports world is better with Conor McGregor back in the octagon
There were realistic fears the best of Conor McGregor was behind us, but he put those to rest in a compelling win against Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone.
The Super Bowl is set: 49ers face Chiefs after dominating conference championship games
The Kansas City Chiefs will face the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl on Feb. 2 in Miami.
Aaron Hernandez’ Conflict Over Sexuality Was Part of Larger ‘Struggle,’ Ex-Teammate Says
The NFL player — and convicted murderer — killed himself in 2017
Astros fire A.J. Hinch and Jeff Luhnow – HardballTalk | NBC Sports
They had each been suspended for one year earlier this afternoon
PFT’s divisional round picks
Last week, MDS and I went 2-2 in the wild-card round, properly believing in the Texans and Seahawks but blowing it as to the Patriots and Saints. This week, we agree on three of the four picks, with one of us having the guts to call for an upset. Our picks for the best NFL [<a class=“read-more” href…
Luka Doncic scores 21 in third quarter, finishes with league-leading 11th triple-double – ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
It wasn’t the 38 points, the 11 rebounds or the 10 assists from Luka Doncic that most impressed his coach on Monday night.
Cowboys hire Mike McCarthy as next head coach
It took the Cowboys forever to fire a coach. It took them no time at all to hire one. According to Jay Glazer of FOX, the Cowboys have agreed to terms with former Packers boss Mike McCarthy to be their next head coach. The news comes less than 12 hours after they announced they finally [<a class=“re…
Tua Tagovailoa to enter 2020 NFL Draft – CollegeFootballTalk | NBC Sports
One of the most impactful players in recent college football history will end his college career a year early.
Kerr denounces Trump’s killing of Iranian general, warns against ‘another mess’ like Iraq
Kerr denounces Trump’s killing of Iranian general, warns against ‘another mess’ like Iraq
New Orleans Pelicans vice president on Zion Williamson’s return: ‘When he’s ready, he’s going to play’
Zion Williamson has returned to full practice with the Pelicans, but there is still no timetable for his return.
Jane Slater: Jason Garrett ‘has said his goodbyes’ to people with Dallas Cowboys
NFL Network’s Jane Slater: Head coach Jason Garrett ‘has said his goodbyes’ to people with the Dallas Cowboys.
Ranking the Top NFL Head Coaching Candidates for 2020
Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens was fired on Sunday, making him the first coaching casualty of the 2020 NFL offseason. The New York Giants fired Pat Shurmur on Monday…
Take 5: Most appealing head-coach openings
Dallas is essentially set at quarterback, running back, wide receiver and most of the offensive line, assuming Dak Prescott and Amari Cooper are retained via franchise/transition tags or long-term deals. There are also playmakers at all three levels of the defense, although Byron Jones appears like…
Opinion: Ohio State’s anger over loss to Clemson in Fiesta Bowl will last for awhile
SportsPulse: We finally got a great semifinal but it wasn’t without controversy. Brent Schrotenboer and Scott Keepfer detail a crazy game in the desert. USA TODAY
LSU vs. Oklahoma score, Peach Bowl 2019: Tigers demolish Sooners in College Football Playoff semifinal
LSU will return to Louisiana for a chance at a national title after routing Oklahoma in the Peach Bowl
B/R Expert Consensus NFL Picks for Week 17
Amateur sports bettors should generally view NFL Sundays the same way they view a craps table, and there’s no bigger crapshoot all season long than Week 17…
5 dead in plane crash near post office in Louisiana
New Orleans television station WDSU said one of their sports reporters, Carley McCord, died in the crash.
Antonio Brown Rumors: Ex-Steelers, Raiders, Patriots WR Working out with Saints
Antonio Brown is reportedly working out with the New Orleans Saints on Friday. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter , the free-agent wide receiver is in New Orleans to work out with the NFC South champions…
Here’s why this season’s College Football Playoff schedule is so messed up
In the brief and relatively successful history of the College Football Playoff, this year’s edition could well boast its most anticipated field.
Did Clippers, Lakers Just Give NBA a Western Conference Finals Preview?
The last four-and-a-half minutes of the Los Angeles Clippers’ 111-106 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Christmas Day was about as hectic as the unwrapping of gifts in homes around the world that morning…
NFL Week 16 recap: Cowboys lose grip on NFC East; AFC playoff race update
The Football Night in America crew dives into the biggest storylines from Week 16, including the Cowboys stumbling in Philadelphia, the Seahawks losin
Why Urban Meyer to the Browns is a possibility should a late-season swoon necessitate a coaching change
Meyer has been speculated as an option for potential NFL openings, but here’s why Cleveland could be a fit
NBA reportedly sends teams plans for in-season tournament, other 2021-22 changes – ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
Adam Silver is pushing ahead with these plans.
NFL Week 15 recap: Cowboys show potential in win vs. Rams; 49ers shocked
The Football Night in America crew looks at all the biggest storylines from Week 15, including a statement win from the Cowboys, a shocking loss by th
Tiger Tracker Postscript: Tiger Woods closes 2019 with one more dominant win at the 2019 Presidents Cup
Just when I didn’t think this year could get any better, playing-captain Tiger Woods closed out 2019 with a clinical singles win over Abraham Ancer.
LSU quarterback Joe Burrow wins 2019 Heisman Trophy
SportsPulse: LSU star Joe Burrow handily captured the Heisman Trophy and USA TODAY Sports’ Paul Myerberg tells us how he got here. USA TODAY
Former NBA commissioner David Stern undergoes emergency surgery after brain hemorrhage
Former NBA commissioner David Stern undergoes emergency surgery after brain hemorrhage
Stories of gore, guts and horror from the NFL fumble pile
Stories from the bottom of the most lawless play in sports.
Clinton Portis among 10 former players charged with defrauding NFL health care program
The Department of Justice charged 10 former players with defrauding the NFL’s health care fund for retired players.
JJ Culver scores 100 points in Wayland Baptist NAIA win
Jarrett Culver’s brother went for 100 points in a Wayward Baptist win.
Patriots admit video crew violated league policy, say it was unintentional
The Patriots have admitted that a video crew they sent to Sunday’s Bengals-Browns game violated league policy by filming the field from the press box. But the team says it was a mistake, not an attempt to cheat. In a statement issued Monday night, the Patriots indicated the filming was done for cont…
Joe Burrow leads group of 4 Heisman Trophy finalists
The 2019 Heisman Trophy finalists were revealed Monday with four players earning invitations to the ceremony Saturday night in New York City.
NFL Week 14 recap: 49ers beat Saints in thriller; panic with Patriots?
The Football Night in America crew dives into the 49ers-Saints thriller, the issues the Patriots have on offense and the most dangerous AFC Wild Card
Jim Brown calls NFL’s pension rate ‘shockingly, immorally, low’
Brown said retired players forgotten by the NFL
Russia banned from Olympics, soccer World Cup for doctoring dope tests
Russia was banned from the world’s top sporting events for four years on Mo…
College Football Playoff: LSU, Ohio State, Clemson and Oklahoma make the field
As expected following conference championship weekend, LSU, Ohio State, Clemson and Oklahoma are in. The Tigers moved up a spot and got the crucial No. 1 seed following a dominating win over Georgia in the SEC championship game.
Football Four: College Football Playoff avoids chaos, but there’s a change at No. 1
USA TODAY Sports’ Paul Myerberg breaks down college football’s all-time greatest championship games from the BCS era. USA TODAY
Mike Freeman’s 10-Point Stance: At Long Last, Change Is in the Air in Dallas
It looks like Jerry Jones has run out of patience in Dallas, the Browns ′ playoff hopes aren’t dead yet, and the NFL ’s best coach this season may not be Bill Belichick . All that and more in this week’s 10-Point Stance…
David Fizdale fired by Knicks in ‘sickening’ ending
Knicks coach David Fizdale was axed Friday afternoon in the typical dysfunctional way the organization does things. Fizdale ran a two-hour practice, talked to the media and said he was about to mak…
Report: Cowboys have ‘very real interest’ in Urban Meyer
Barring a Super Bowl run, Jason Garrett’s time as Dallas Cowboys head coach seems like it will end after this season. Once he’s gone, the big question will become: who will replace him? The Cowboys apparently have a few names in mind. NFL Media’s Jane Slater reported on Thursday night that the Co
49ers suspend broadcaster who said having ‘dark skin with a dark football’ gives Lamar Jackson an advantage
The 49ers suspended Tim Ryan for comments he made about Lamar Jackson’s skin color on a Bay Area radio show Monday.
Report: Cardinals’ Josh Shaw bet against his own team before getting caught, suspended
Josh Shaw bet against the Cardinals, his own team, before the NFL caught wind of his gambling.
How Mavericks’ Luka Doncic has proven even Dirk Nowitzki wrong and blossomed into a superstar
What I’m Hearing: After missing 27 games last season LeBron is looking better than ever, but will that be enough to bring the Lakers to the championship? USA TODAY
NFL winners, losers: Mike Tomlin is coach of the year candidate, Tom Brady is off his game
SportsPulse: The calendar has turned to December, where every game means more as we inch closer to the playoffs. USA TODAY Sports’ Lorenzo Reyes reacts to all the biggest moments from Week 13. USA TODAY
Football Four: Alabama’s out, and now the debate shifts: Utah vs. Oklahoma or Baylor
SportsPulse: USA TODAY Sports’ Paul Myerberg gives his opinion on which teams have stood out to be the most dominant during the 21st century. USA TODAY
Kerr hosts Trayvon Martin’s mother, family at Warriors-Heat
Kerr met with Martin’s mother after the game, giving tickets to her and her family.
What the Sports World Should Be Thankful for This Thanksgiving
Here’s what people across the sports world should be giving thanks for this year.
Bill Peters out as Flames coach after player said he used racial slur while talking to him a decade ago
Flames coach Bill Peters resigned Friday after former NHLer Akim Aliu, born in Nigeria, revealed Peters used a racial epithet while speaking to him.
