Sha’Carri Richardson is blunt, no nonsense and a star. She’s also one of the best things going in American sports. Her shine will only get brighter.
Author: Mike Freeman, USA TODAY
‘The term is a racial slur’: New Washington Commanders owners dredge up painful history
The Washington Commanders discarded their racist nickname three years ago for a reason. But the new ownership group is using it again. It’s wrong.
After 2023 World Cup loss, self-proclaimed patriots show hate for an American team
When the U.S. women lost to Sweden in the 2023 World Cup, it led to cheers from the right. The so-called patriots rooted against an American team.
Boxing isn’t a place for saints. But bringing Nate Diaz to the ring a black eye for sport
Nate Diaz used a homophobic slur in a press conference before Saturday’s fight against Jake Paul. It wasn’t the first time Diaz showed his ignorance.
In powerful rebuke of hate, Jaguars’ Kevin Maxen makes history coming out as gay
Jaguars assistant coach Kevin Maxen made history when he recently came out as gay. In doing so, he rebukes the hatred aimed at the LGBTQ community.
Charles Barkley is (expletive) right, and courageous, in defending transgender community
Charles Barkley is a star and recently used that power to defend the trans community in a profane tirade. It’s one of Barkley’s finest moments.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is a shark and he pulled in a sucker named Clarence Thomas
Jerry Jones was an influencer before influencers. He’s always looked to sway the rich and powerful and he found a sucker in Clarence Thomas.
Northwestern’s football scandal was also about hardcore racism
Coach Pat Fitzgerald was fired. That’s a start. But Northwestern has to confront a terrible question: How did it allow a racist team culture to grow?
DeMaurice Smith wants to axe NFL’s Rooney Rule. Here’s why his plan is flawed.
DeMaurice Smith, outgoing executive director of NFL Players Association, wants to end the Rooney Rule. The only issue: His plan won’t work.
Kansas City TE Travis Kelce shows guts by doing Bud Light ad. Good for him.
Chiefs star Travis Kelce is smart and knew he’d face backlash for doing a Bud Light ad on the heels of a ridiculous controversy. But he still did it.