Boyd Martin is competing in his third Olympic games, and he believes the unique championship is something he’ll look back upon fondly.
Author: Analis Bailey, USA TODAY
This is America: True patriotism is supporting Black women of the Olympics
How does Sports reporter Analis Bailey feel about the Olympics in a time of wavering patriotism? It’s complicated.
Basketball star Chiney Ogwumike changing the game for Black women on and off the court
In addition to her career as a forward on the Los Angeles Sparks, Chiney Ogwumike has also become a sucessful producer and ESPN radio host.
7-foot-4 14-year-old Chinese basketball player Zhang Ziyu being compared to Yao Ming
Zhang Ziyu, who is 14 years old, has taken the internet by storm in a viral video of her playing basketball, towering over her teammates.
Congress seeking documents from NCAA on college sports gender disparities
The letter cites several gender disparities throughout the year including the stark differences in tournament facilities and inequality in treatment.
Sisters Nneka, Chiney and Erica Ogwumike selected to Nigeria’s provisional Olympics squad
Nneka, Chiney and Erica Ogwumike have all been selected to Nigeria’s provisional squad for the Tokyo Olympics.
Olympic women’s basketball snubs include Candace Parker and Nneka Ogwumike
The squad will not include Olympic gold medalists Tamika Catchings, Elena Delle Donne and Candace Parker, plus Team USA regular Nneka Ogwumike.
Michelle Wie West wants to open golf’s doors to more girls of color
Golfer Michelle Wie West is fighting to open more doors in golf for girls of color. Her belief is playing the game opens doors in the business world.
White Sox unveil new City Connect jerseys inspired by Chicago’s South Side
The White Sox will debut the uniform Saturday, June 5.
Five-star recruit to skip senior high school season and head to NBA’s G League Ignite
Scott Henderson, 17, has reportedly signed a deal worth $1 million. He won’t be eligible for NBA Draft before 2023.