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RIP Uncle Cliffy, NBA Star and Cannabis Pioneer
Cliff Robinson, an NBA player who by many accounts was a time machine into the future in a number of aspects of his life, including being a fierce proponent of marjiuana legalization, died Saturday at 53....
What if Players Showed up at Voter Registration Centers, and at the Polls on Election Day, to Help Boost Turnout?
After an historic few days of player protests following the police shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man, in Kenosha, Wisc., by a white officer, the NBA and National Basketball Players Association announced a three-step plan in response to the concerns of players in their fight against racial inequal...
Security Calls Cops on Brandon Marshall for the Crime of Being Black in a Rich Neighborhood – His Own
When Black professional athletes say police brutality and being treated like a criminal is important to them, they truly mean it because it’s personal. ...
America is Finally Getting It: Poll Shows Majority Supports NBA Protests
A stunning new poll shows that Americans have had a drastic change of heart when it comes to professional athletes protesting against racial inequality. ...
NBA and Nike Employees Go on Solidarity Strike
Roughly 100 NBA employees watched the Milwaukee Bucks earlier this week take a stand against the brutalization of Black bodies by the police. Now they are following in those footsteps carrying the baton of racial justice a little closer to the finish line themselves....
'Black August' Means so Much More This Year, as Actions Honor History & Reach Critical Mass
August has been a monumental month on the trail of Black resistance and, by many estimations, Black global progress. ...
MLS Owner Allegedly Wanted Opposing Player Lynched, Used N-Word
Real Salt Lake owner Dell Loy Hansen is facing new allegations of racist behavior, and is being compared to former racist Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling. ...
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Nine NFL Teams, Eight MLB Teams Join NBA, WNBA in Racial Justice Walkout [UPDATED]
As the NBA continued its postponement Thursday after players protested police violence on Black lives, some NFL teams staged a smaller scale work strike of canceling practices....
What’s Next? Athletes Are Faced With That Critical Question After Unprecedented Day in Sports
After a critical mass of protests across the professional sports world in response to the shooting of Jacob Blake, a black man, by a white police officer in Kenosha, Wisconsin, the most pressing and powerful question that remains is represented in only two words....
We Rank the NBA's Coaching Carousel Openings
We have arrived at “that” point in the NBA season. ...
Doc Rivers Is Done Listening to Trump Whine
Los Angeles Clippers coach Doc Rivers is fed up....
'Football is Not Important Today': Lions Take a Stand, & the Mic, on Shooting of Jacob Blake
The Detroit Lions canceled practice today and instead held a media session completely dedicated to discussing Sunday’s shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man in Kenosha, Wisconsin....
LeBron Speaks for All of Us: We Are Terrified
LeBron James articulated the fears of an entire community last night and sadly the trauma that coincides with it....
Catching Up With the NBA Bubble Playoffs
Just in case you r haven’t been paying attention to what’s been going on in the NBA playoffs, we decided to update you on everything you need to know about every series thus far in the NBA bubble. Let’s face it — everyone can be forgiven for being a little late to the dance this year....
Brett Brown Has Entered Doug Collins and Mark Jackson Territory
It’s pretty safe to say there will be some significant shakeups coming soon to the Philadelphia Sixers if their season ends tomorrow night. There might still be changes even if they surprisingly extend their first-round series against the Boston Celtics for more than five games....
Conservative Organization Swung for LeBron James’ Throne – and Missed
LeBron James found himself Friday defending his throne, which he has recently extended to not only his play on the court, but leadership on fixing our structurally racist system of casting a ballot....
College Newspapers are Calling Out Their Money-Hungry Administrations
“Don’t make us write obituaries” ...
One Night of Showtime for L.A. Glosses Over Lakers' Glass Jaw vs. Dame & Blazers
Don’t let one blowout victory fool you, The Los Angeles Lakers are still in massive trouble against the Portland Trail Blazers in the first round of the NBA playoffs. ...
Some Lucky Team Will Get Chance to Ball Out With LaMelo
No matter which team is lucky enough to have the NBA ping-pong balls bounce its way tonight in the draft lottery, the decision should be simple. ...
Drilling Down on Thursday's NBA Draft Lottery
The moment seemed it would never come because of COVID-19, but the 2020 NBA Draft lottery is here. We’ll finally get this year’s draft order. ...