Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s legend continues to grow
Seattle Seahawks receiver receives highest praise from teammates, observers en route to Super Bowl
Sports
For Thomas Brown, a Super Bowl berth with Patriots is sweeter because of experiences
As Black assistant coaches remain on the margins in NFL, Brown continues to grind for opportunities
Sports
Martin Luther King Jr. has a legacy in America. A sneaker shows we’ve lost the plot.
Nike’s LeBron 23 ‘Honor the King’ reopens a wound in the name of capitalism
Sports
Warren Moon’s heart is with the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Championship Game
Pro Football Hall of Famer and former Seahawk gives his keys to victory against the Los Angeles Rams
Sports
For Ole Miss player Cotie McMahon, PCOS diagnosis has meant finding a new normal
After struggling with weight gain, fatigue and other changes in her body, she pressed for answers, finding them — and support — within the Rebels’ program
Sports
‘We are the missing piece’: 5 Black woman coaches see fresh opportunity in Unrivaled
Nola Henry, Roneeka Hodges, Noelle Quinn, Rena Wakama and Teresa Weatherspoon spoke to Andscape about pro basketball’s coaching landscape
Culture
Ryan Coogler has always understood his assignment
Sinners historic Oscar nominations add to the legacy of an already iconic storyteller
Culture
Behind 76ers star Tyrese Maxey’s path to a signature shoe with New Balance
This week, the All-Star point guard signed a contract extension with the brand that will deliver the debut of his signature line later in 2026
Culture
Sneaker designer Salehe Bembury authors his next chapter
The man who made shoes for Crocs, New Balance, and 2 Chainz opens up about creative control and going independent with Spunge
Sports
Amid NFL head coach hiring cycle, Black coaches still fighting for seats at the table
The league’s rampant nepotism presents a constant challenge to coaches of color
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Alabama A&M’s Dawn Thornton: ‘I could transform into somebody else’ via fashion
‘My young women [players] being able to see me in other elements … gives them confidence when they are learning to embrace who they are,’ she says
Sports
Bam Adebayo receives NBA Cares Community Assist Award
Miami Heat star’s annual holiday toy drive distributes more than 36,000 toys, hosts more than 2,300 students
Sports
For Khris Middleton, helping produce ‘Hoops, Hopes & Dreams’ was a no-brainer
Documentary film on Martin Luther King Jr. and Barack Obama’s using basketball to unify is NBA veteran’s first foray intofilm production
Sports
In a place like Pittsburgh, Mike Tomlin could never escape the shadow of race
The challenge of being a Black coach in the whitest metro area in America
Sports
Black quarterbacks have historically rushed the most in the NFL. Not anymore.
Four white quarterbacks led the league in rushing this season
Sports
The Houston Texans don’t have a quarterback problem
But getting C.J. Stroud fixed is head coach DeMeco Ryans’ No. 1 challenge
Sports
For Caleb Williams, Chicago Bears, the magic runs out but the future is bright
Despite loss in NFC Divisional Round, second-year QB is ‘excited for what’s to come’
Sports
Donovan Mitchell diary: ‘There’s room for me to grow as a player’
Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star talks LeBron James, playing on MLK Day, Renee Good, Anthony Edwards and more
Culture
From NIL to inspiration: How Rome Odunze helped build Adidas’ future of football cleats
After first joining the three stripes in college, the Chicago Bears wide receiver is now headlining his first cleat — the Adizero Horizon
Sports
Doubt Caleb Williams, Ben Johnson and the late-game Chicago Bears at your own peril
Seven times this season, the emerging quarterback has helped lead his team to fourth-quarter comebacks
Sports
Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson is up for challenge of being a franchise star
Following the trade of four-time All-Star Trae Young, Johnson knows ‘it’s time to take it up even another notch’
Sports
Black agents are taking over the NFL representation industry
The most powerful agents in football have always been white — not anymore
