Athletes

Renae Bluitt's SheDidThat. spotlighted Shana Stephenson, Esther Wallace, Tamisha Guy, Atoya Burleson, and Khalilah Beavers at the SheDidThat. x NY Liberty Power Plays panel at the Barclays Center on August 26.

Shannon Sharpe and ESPN have parted ways. That’s the diplomatic way of saying the Hall of Fame NFL tight end turned sports analyst has been fired. On Wednesday (July 30),  the Athletic first confirmed that Sharpe would not be returning to the network. This news comes a couple of weeks after Sharpe settled a lawsuit […]

NFL Hall of Famer and ESPN analyst Shannon Sharpe is facing mounting scrutiny after a $50 million civil lawsuit was filed against him by a woman identified as Jane Doe, accusing him of sexual assault, harassment, battery, and emotional distress. The details of the case crack back open criticism of Sharpe’s treatment of Black women. […]

Hurts isn’t just a quarterback; his style bridges the gap between sports and fashion, showing personality and self-expression. Check out pictures of Jalen Hurts looking good out of his uniform

I’ll never forget where I was and what I was doing the morning of Jan. 26, 2020, nearly five years ago now. That Sunday started out like any other in college for me, which at the time involved heading over to my newspaper’s office, the Northern Star, to layout and design the sports section pages […]

Simone Biles was on the sidelines looking fall chic while supporting her husband Jonathan Owens at his football game.

Simone Biles shines at the 2024 Paris Olympics, dominating in gymnastics and carrying the Olympic flag during the closing ceremony.

Former Baltimore Raven and Super Bowl champ Jacoby Jones has died. The Ravens announced the news of his untimely passing on Sunday. He was 40 years old and just celebrated his birthday on July 11. At this time, details surrounding his cause of death are limited. RELATED: Former Ravens Standout Wide Receiver Jacoby Jones Dead At […]

Years ago after an injury, Diamond DeShields was unsure if she’d play basketball again. Now, she's back and encouraging others through faith.

Serena Williams has retired from the tennis, a sport she dominated for more than two decades. But in a new ESPN docuseries that premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, Williams says her toughest opponents were racism – and her older sister, Venus. In the Arena: Serena Williams debuts on July 10, just before she becomes […]