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Coco Gauff on Ben Shelton, Frances Tiafoe’s historic semifinal: ‘I never thought I would see’ it
3+ day, 36+ min ago (180+ words) The tennis star says she’s rooting for both players as they make history at the 2026 US Open. For Gauff, the significance goes beyond the result of one tennis match. “Honestly, especially on the men’s side, I never thought I would…...
Colin Kaepernick, Natasha Cloud and the enduring demand for Black athletes to ‘shut up and dribble’
3+ week, 3+ day ago (614+ words) OPINION: Kaepernick’s support for Nolan Wells’ family and Cloud’s All-Star tribute are the latest examples of Black athletes using their platforms to advocate for their communities. This week, Colin Kaepernick pledged another $1 million to Know Your Rights Camp campaigns which…...
‘Let me finish’: NBC host clashes with MAGA senator desperate to blame Biden for Trump’s economy
2+ week, 5+ day ago (773+ words) Sen. Tim Scott repeatedly tried to pass the buck off to former President Joe Biden, but Kristen Welker wasn’t having it. Things got testy between Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and NBC’s Kristen Welker after she refused to let him…...
Wimbledon rejects influencer accreditation after U.S. Open content creator controversy
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (186+ words) The All England Club plans to keep a dedicated influencer accreditation category out of Wimbledon next year. As reported byYahoo Sports, the decision follows growing criticism of the U.S. Open’s expanded creator program. The tournament credentialed approximately 100 content creators this year,…...
'Why not?' Jordan Chiles reveals Olympic return with California-themed visual narrated by Michael Jordan
1+ week, 3+ day ago (336+ words) The Olympic medalist, who ended her collegiate career with her second national title at UCLA, made the announcement in a video also featuring Normani and Winnie Harlow. Jordan Chiles just made it clear: she’s a part of LA28. And used the…...
Meet the Black voices bringing joy, reflection and humanity to our feeds
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (213+ words) From Alex Elle to Cleo Wade to We The Urban to the Black Liturgies, and more, we gather our favorite Black emotional wellness creators. Maybe it’s a reminder to breathe or to unclench something you didn’t even realize you were…...
Outspoken juror in Lindsay Clancy trial reveals lone holdout and evidence he considered to deadlock jury
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (389+ words) During an interview on CBS Mornings, Paula Devlin revealed to Gayle King that the holdout juror was a Black man. The Lindsay Clancy trial, which captivated America for weeks, ended in a mistrial after a lone juror voted to acquit…...
Rashad Bilal of Earn Your Lesiure sounds off on Invest Fest backlash, reiterates its not a 'Black' conference
4+ week, 1+ day ago (488+ words) Over 30,000 people attended this year's event with guest speakers such as Serena Williams, T.I., Steve Harvey and more. But the Earn Your Leisure co-founder is hitting back at critics he feels mischaracterized what the confernce is and how it benefits everyone....
Naomi Osaka’s Allen Iverson tribute connects two generations of Black sports style
1+ week, 4+ day ago (451+ words) Naomi Osaka honors Allen Iverson’s unapologetic style with cornrows, armbands & a custom gown in her latest “court-ure” look at the US Open. Recently, Naomi Osaka has been turning the tennis courts into her fashion playground. From ethereal jellyfish-inspired entrances to…...
Ray J beats Orlando Brown by unanimous decision in Atlanta boxing match
3+ week, 5+ day ago (255+ words) The singer won all three judges’ scorecards, less than three months after a knockout loss sent him to the hospital. TMZ reported that all three judges scored the fight for Ray J after the bout aired Saturday on Zeus Network…...