Terrell Davis, the NFL Hall of Famer and former Denver Broncos running back, said he was handcuffed and removed from…
Tag: Black Athletes
‘You should play’: Black LGBTQ+ leaders applaud Dawn Staley for defending transgender athletes
Support from the South Carolina women’s basketball coach is ‘absolutely critical’ as trans participation in sports is politically targeted, advocates…
How Black male college athletes deal with anti-Black stereotypes on campus
By Jonathan Howe, Temple University In an effort to avoid stereotypes about Black male athletes, such as being labeled a…
A century ago, a Black-owned team ruled basketball − today, no Black majority owners remain
By Jared Bahir Browsh, University of Colorado Boulder For the first time in 20 years, the NBA began its season…
Marathon under 2 hours is closer than ever – scientist shows how Kenya’s Kiptum tests human limits
By Simon D Angus, Monash University War in the Middle East plunged humanity to new lows on Sunday 8 October…
Michael Oher, Mike Tyson and the question of whether you own your life story
By Jorge L. Contreras, University of Utah and Dave Fagundes, University of Houston Law Center What if you overcame a…
Simone Biles dominates US Classic in highly-anticipated return to competition
Simone Biles made her highly-anticipated return to competition on Saturday for the first time after a two-year hiatus. The 26-year-old…
For some NBA draftees who overcame adversity, making the transition to fame and fortune is no slam dunk
By Rob Book, University of Southern Denmark When a young athlete is drafted into the NBA – as 58 players…
In ‘Air,’ Michael Jordan’s silence speaks volumes about the marketing of Black athletes
By A. Joseph Dial, Purdue University The film “Air,” which tells the story of Nike’s signing of Michael Jordan, isn’t…
