Former NFL player Terrell Davis says he was handcuffed, removed from plane
BLK News Now!Terrell Davis, the NFL Hall of Famer and former Denver Broncos running back, said he was handcuffed and removed from a plane that was headed to Southern California after a…
‘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 say. This story was originally published by The 19th By…
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 “dumb jock,” Spike, a college football player, says he wore…
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 with no Black-owned franchises. In fact, there’s been only one…
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 2023 that have gripped international attention since. If that were…
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 serious illness to go on to win an Olympic medal?…
Simone Biles dominates US Classic in highly-anticipated return to competition
Falisha McGeeSimone Biles made her highly-anticipated return to competition on Saturday for the first time after a two-year hiatus. Simone Biles returned to gymnastics competition at the U.S. Classic on Saturday,…
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 are expected to be on Thursday, June 22, 2023 –…
In ‘Air,’ Michael Jordan’s silence speaks volumes about the marketing of Black athletes
By A. Joseph Dial, Purdue University "Air Jordan 1, Old Love New Love Front" by ididj0emama is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0. The film “Air,” which tells the story of…