‘GNX’ gives us Kendrick Lamar at his realest
Compton, California, rapper dropped a surprise album. It’s his rawest project yet.
Denzel Washington’s real legacy: the family he and wife Pauletta built
Family’s press tour for ‘Gladiator II’ and ‘The Piano Lesson’ highlighted more than its star patriarch
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving learns how to lead a shoe brand with Anta
Eight-time NBA All-Star is ‘trying to evolve the vision’ as chief creative officer of Anta’s basketball division
Who’s afraid of Shaboozey?
Despite having a record-breaking song, rising star was shut out at Country Music Association Awards
Delaware State twins lean on their bonds and roots as they embrace Black college life
Siblings Kaseem and Kareem Watson say Philadelphia upbringing plays a big role in their style of play
Eddie George prepares Tennessee State for its first postseason appearance since 2013
Tigers are the only historically Black college team in FCS playoffs
Orlando Pride’s historic NWSL Championship shows capability of coach Seb Hines, Black coaches
After reviving franchise, Hines said he wants to continue as an advocate for Black coaches
Alabama A&M linebacker Medrick Burnett Jr. dies
Player was injured a month ago during the Magic City Classic
Culture
‘Wicked’ may take place in the land of Oz, but it feels very real to our current world
Highly anticipated musical adaptation masterfully taps into contemporary racial politics in a much-needed way
‘The Honorable Shyne’ is a hit. Here’s why I wanted to tell this story.
New documentary chronicles the life of rapper Moses ‘Shyne’ Barrow
Player Diaries
Paolo Banchero diary: I want people to learn the type of person, competitor I am
Jewell Loyd Olympic diary: ‘Two gold medals. No one can take it away from me.’
Ron Holland II diary: ‘Detroit, you’re getting someone who’s not going to give up on y’all ever’
Bradley Beal diary: ‘This is the most exciting part of the year’
Sports
Virginia Union alum Dex Robinson styles some of sports’ biggest stars
He created his identity, found confidence at HBCU
Paolo Banchero diary: ‘It drives me crazy just being on the bench’
Orlando Magic All-Star forward talks about his oblique injury, 50-point game and more
Andscape roundtable: What five-star recruit Julian Lewis’ commitment means for Colorado, Deion Sanders
Discussing significance of quarterback coming to Boulder, Sanders’ future and more
HBCU
Morgan State’s Elijah Williams has his heart set on a bigger prize than records: the NFL
In recent weeks, defensive lineman has broken program records for career sacks and tackles for loss
Texas A&M’s Amirah Abdur-Rahim carries on brother’s legacy in ‘every play, every basket’
Death of South Florida coach stunned basketball community
Sons of Dennis Rodman, Penny Hardaway chart own paths in NBA G League
Jayden Hardaway and DJ Rodman play for the Capital City Go-Go
The deeper story behind Tennessee State University’s budget crisis
HBCUs have always made a dollar out of 15 cents. At TSU, the bill came due.
North Carolina Central’s J’Mari Taylor hopes for playoff bid after milestone season
Senior is one of only two running backs at Division I historically Black colleges to rush for 1,000 yards this season
Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn has experience, influence to be NFL head coach
Glenn plays major role in team’s rise to No. 1 in NFC North despite players’ injuries
Basketball Africa League playoffs move to South Africa in 2025
Fifth season of BAL will tip off in Morocco
Jussie Smollett’s conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned
New Unrivaled women’s league reveals team rosters and coaching assignments
Lunar Owls and Phantom basketball clubs will each get one of the two players yet to be named