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With the league more popular than ever, players know their worth—and they aren’t afraid to let leadership know it.
about 2 months ago
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Three decades ago, 2 Live Crew fought a First Amendment battle against the government—and won.
2 months ago
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Maya Moore walked away from basketball to focus on social-justice activism. Was it worth it?
3 months ago
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Women’s basketball players are demanding higher pay. That’s what happens when business is booming.
4 months ago
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College programs are about to start paying athletes big money. Under new federal policy, women will see very little of it.
9 months ago
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Many Black sports stars refused to be silent during the 2020 election. This time around, silence seems to suit them just fine.
about 1 year ago
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<span>The WNBA’s newfound popularity has triggered a boom in commentary from men who have no idea what they’re talking about.</span>
over 1 year ago
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Shohei Ohtani and the future of sports betting
over 1 year ago
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A wider conversation about how many Black women athletes have been marginalized in this sport, despite their invaluable contributions
over 1 year ago
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Three recent hires show that NFL owners are finally extending a level of trust that seems to have been reserved mostly for white coaches.
almost 2 years ago
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In recent years, Rodgers’s opinions have become more and more embarrassing.
almost 2 years ago
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New rules let student-athletes accept endorsement deals, but big-name schools are exploiting the reforms.
almost 2 years ago
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The Oklahoma City Thunder player is getting lighter treatment than others suspected of misconduct off the court.
almost 2 years ago
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Being punished for an alleged cheating scandal doesn’t make you a persecuted underdog.
about 2 years ago
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For describing her seemingly unconventional marriage as she saw it, she has become the villain.
about 2 years ago
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Her exuberant hairstyles are a source of distinction—and a challenge to the criticism other Black women have faced.
about 2 years ago
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What colleges’ relentless drive for more television revenue is doing to the sport
over 2 years ago
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The preeminent golf league suddenly decided that Saudi Arabia’s many sins are not a problem.
over 2 years ago
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The WNBA player has a different perspective on “The Star-Spangled Banner” but hasn’t given up the cause of justice.
over 2 years ago
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Maybe a suspension will convince the Grizzlies star that he has too much to lose.
over 2 years ago