Sam Lacy, a true pioneer who fought segregation and for social justice, changed the world of sports as much as the Black athletes he covered.
Author: Stephen Borelli, USA TODAY
The story of Doug Williams, celebrated now, was hardly a fairy tale: He faced ugly racism
You may know the story of Doug Williams, the first Black quarterback to start a Super Bowl. You may not know the road to reach that moment was brutal.
Is baseball still superstitious? How World Series announcers called ‘no-hitters’ in 1956 vs. 2022
Houston’s combined no-hitter in Game 4 was the second in World Series history, joining Don Larsen in 1956.
Howard’s Kenneth Blakeney, like Deion Sanders in football, wants to reawaken HBCU basketball
Howard’s Kenneth Blakeney wants to do for HBCUs in basketball what Deion Sanders did for football. The mission may not be as impossible as some think.
Derek Jeter had ‘it:’ The Hall of Famer won championships for the New York Yankees
Derek Jeter had a knack for winning and won five World Series titles with the Yankees. He became a legend in New York and is now a Hall of Famer.
John Thompson felt racism at every stop over storied basketball career
John Thompson, who died Aug. 30 at 78, is remembered by former players, coaches and others for his role in pushing back on racism.
Brotherly love for a Yankees icon: Remembering Larry Allen
Larry Allen never wanted the spotlight, but he was instrumental in the success of his brother, legendary baseball broadcaster Mel Allen.
Appreciation: Coming of age in a profession under one of its greats, William Gildea
Longtime Washington Post sportswriter was a master at his craft — and a mentor to a certain young journalist.