Why do NFL players have ‘Choose Love’ or ‘Be Love’ on the back of their helmets?
How can anyone have a problem with “choosing” love? Or “being” love? Well, it seems that the NFL decals have ruffled a few ...
The Source Magazine1d
Source Film Review: Sundance Film ‘Hoops, Hopes, and Dreams’ Tells Story of MLK’s Civil Rights Efforts on the Basketball Court
In every activist movement since the beginning of recorded history, leaders have had to recruit followers to join their movement. In the 1960’s civil rights movement, this strategy led Dr. Martin ...
The heady history of the slam dunk (and how street style stormed the NBA)
In lacing up a lively history of the slam dunk, Mike Sileski digs into the social and racial implications of sports’ most ...
Commercial Appeal2d
GG Jackson injury update: Promising Memphis Grizzlies forward expected to return soon
HOUSTON — GG Jackson and Vince Williams Jr. were two of the best stories to come from an otherwise forgettable 2023-24 Memphis Grizzlies season. Both started on two-way contracts and eventually ...
Des Moines Register4d
With MLK Day performance, Jaren Jackson Jr. has joined Ja Morant as Grizzlies closers
Jaren Jackson Jr. was struggling through three quarters ... He entered Monday ranked in the top 10 among NBA players in fourth-quarter scoring, and he has had other big fourth-quarter performances ...
‘Strive for greatness’ was LeBron’s message to Doncic in 2018. And as teammates, that won’t change
Luka Doncic came to the NBA in 2018 calling LeBron James his idol. The first time they went head-to-head, Doncic asked James ...
Ironton Tribune6d
MLK Legacy Award winners honored at reception
Ohio University Southern hosted its annual celebration of the life and activism of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. And the event included the presentation of the Legacy Awards to those in the community ...