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The case against Deion Sanders as Sportsperson of the Year
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The case against Deion Sanders as Sportsperson of the Year

We are on the brink of our last full college football Saturday slate before bowl season. So, it’s apropos that Deion Sanders’ overhype earned him Sports Illustrated’s Sportsperson of the Year. After announcing Sanders as the recipient of the honor, Sports Illustrated is dodging tomatoes from the Internet gallery the… Read more…

New rap canon: 25 albums that defined rap’s last 10 years
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New rap canon: 25 albums that defined rap’s last 10 years

Hip-hop is 50 years old. An old soul that defined many lives. But the beauty of hip-hop is that it’s also just beginning. While much of the conversation this anniversary year has focused on the genre’s foundational moments, we often shortchange more recent parts of its history. The last decade of hip-hop has been highly...

A Malcolm X opera is restaged for a ‘Black Panther’ world 
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A Malcolm X opera is restaged for a ‘Black Panther’ world 

When we think of Malcolm X, a distinct style comes to mind.  Whether it’s on the U.S. Postal Service commemorative stamp, the cover of Alex Haley’s The Autobiography of Malcolm X, or Denzel Washington’s portrayal in Malcolm X, even in airbrushed portraits on barbershop walls, Malcolm X always looks the same: He wears a dark...

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Ron Rivera and another blow to coaching diversity in the NFL

Sidelined is an ongoing series looking at the NFL’s lack of diversity in coaches and team executives. Tied for last in the NFC East with a record of 4-8 and losers of three in a row, the Washington Commanders are experiencing yet another disappointing season under coach Ron Rivera. With them, it figures to be...

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LeBron James hits another milestone, leads the NBA all-time in minutes

Written and edited by Sara Jane Gamelli X Instagram TikTok LeBron James makes history again despite suffering the worst loss of his career against the Philadelphia 76ers. PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 27: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles during the third quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center on...

Hate James Harden all you want, but the Clippers are actually good
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Hate James Harden all you want, but the Clippers are actually good

Some people in this world delight when James Harden is not successful as an NBA basketball player. His iso-heavy style of play is an acquired taste, but so is coffee and yet a Starbucks gift card can win the heart of the average American adult. What really grinds peoples’ gears in regards to Harden is...

Grambling State begins national search for a new head coach after firing Hue Jackson
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Grambling State begins national search for a new head coach after firing Hue Jackson

Grambling State University named co-offensive coordinator John Simon interim head coach of the Tigers football program on Tuesday after firing head football coach Hue Jackson following two losing seasons. Co-Offensive Coordinator John Simon Jr. has been named the Interim Head Coach of Grambling State Football#GramFam pic.twitter.com/IU8ZT4iCkc — Grambling State Football (@GSUFootball01) November 28, 2023 The...

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NBA Betting: Daily Odds & Free Plays for NBA In- Season Tournament

Written and edited by: Sara Jane Gamelli X Instagram TikTok The NBA-In-Season Tournament continues tonight, in which there are eight games on the slate. Starting at 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. eastern times, several teams will battle it out for the group play finale. Additionally, there will be two primetime games that will be aired...

It’s tough to watch, but PSG is doing the right thing
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It’s tough to watch, but PSG is doing the right thing

On the one hand, the architects of this PSG team probably should be applauded for actually taking the time to step back and try to create a team instead of collecting players. Messi left, Neymar decamped for Saudi Arabia and PSG didn’t chase whatever shiny thing they could find to plug the holes, not of...

LSU coach Kim Mulkey and a history of callousness
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LSU coach Kim Mulkey and a history of callousness

After LSU’s star forward Angel Reese missed her second straight game, her coach, Kim Mulkey, described her team as “like a family.” It was the language of manipulation, and just days before a traditional holiday feast, some people ate it up. “I’m going to protect my players — always. They are like a family,” Mulkey...