Hall of Famer Tony Dungy held a roundtable discussion on the lack of Black head coaching hires. It’s a must-watch.
Author: Mike Freeman, USA TODAY
Opinion: WNBA shows rest of sports how to run a diverse league and the A-plus grade proves it
The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport (TIDES) gave the WNBA high marks for its diverse league. The rest of sports could learn from the league.
Opinion: Super Bowl champion Martellus Bennett reveals dark but important thoughts about NFL life
Martellus Bennett’s thoughts about playing in the NFL and life after the NFL are dark but vital to understand the reality players face.
Opinion: Chad Wheeler case shows that NFL teams, like society, still don’t care about domestic violence
There’s a domestic violence problem in football because NFL teams still mostly care only about talent. Claims against Chad Wheeler are latest example.
Opinion: Meek Mill, Jay-Z and other big names in sports fight for criminal justice reform
A criminal justice reform organization, led by Meek Mill and several sports owners, is trying to change America’s draconian probation system.
Opinion: Detroit Lions new coach Dan Campbell, unlike Eric Bieniemy, has luxury of being a meathead
New Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell had a wild introductory press conference. It’s unlikely a Black coach could act that way.
Opinion: Sarah Thomas earning Super Bowl officiating bid is a crucial moment in sports history
Sarah Thomas made history as the first female Super Bowl game official. But her appointment is more important than many understand.
Opinion: President Donald Trump’s National Garden of American Heroes missing women sports figures
President Donald Trump’s National Garden of American Heroes is missing something key: women sports figures.
Opinion: Remember Colin Kaepernick’s warnings about the police as we celebrate Martin Luther King
Colin Kaepernick’s warnings about the police ring especially true now as we celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Opinion: Justin Thomas’ use of homophobic slur shows how far sports still has to go
Justin Thomas was caught using a homophobic slur and was later dropped by Ralph Lauren. It showed how far sports has to go in battling homophobia.