In Chauvin trial, the defense scrambles to find ‘reasonable doubt’
From carbon monoxide to agitated onlookers, the police officer’s lawyer raised a host of alternative theories about the cause of George Floyd’s death
Culture
‘Another Act’: ‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ team talks supremacy and superheroes
Also, the significance of a Black man being handed the iconic Captain America shield
Sports
‘The sky’s the limit’: The promising WNBA future of Awak Kuier
The daughter of South Sudanese immigrants who grew up in a small town in Finland is a projected top pick in the draft
Sports
Aari McDonald on her WNBA moment: ‘I’m just really proud’
Ahead of the league draft, McDonald discusses what the game means to her and what it took to get to this point in her journey
Dwyane Wade buys ownership stake in Utah Jazz, wants hands-on role
Sports
A handshake from a white teammate signaled Jackie Robinson’s arrival in America’s game
George Shuba’s defining act as a ballplayer came in a minor league contest 75 years ago
Daunte Wright’s mom says she ‘wants 100% accountability’ in wake of officer’s arrest
The Undefeated
Sports
Baseball’s boldness to move the All-Star Game would have pleased Jackie Robinson
He was a harsh critic who saw little progress before he died in October 1972
Sports
John Wright had the talent, but couldn’t follow Jackie Robinson to the Dodgers
The second Black player signed by Branch Rickey, he had a mixed season in the minors and became a footnote in history
‘From Forgotten to Forever: Jackie Robinson’s historic handshake’
A photo of Robinson shaking hands with minor league teammate George Shuba is being immortalized in bronze
Jackie Robinson
Sports
The white media missed the significance of Jackie Robinson
Major League Baseball could not have maintained the color line without the aid of white sportswriters
Sports
Every pro team’s Jackie Robinson
Identifying the athletes who integrated professional sports during a 20-year period
Culture
‘Fresh Take’ on race and justice
In partnership with the Connecticut Forum, The Undefeated presents unique perspectives and a ‘Fresh Take’ on conversations from the past with activist voices of today
Sports
‘Strength in Numbers’
The Undefeated’s Lonnae O’Neal explores the definition of Black excellence in sports, noting African American head coaches’ achievements this year
HBCU
No experience, no problem for new Tennessee State football coach Eddie George
University president Glenda Glover: ‘We were not looking for a cookie-cutter solution’ to bring back a winning football program
Sports
Stephen Curry and Lee Elder join forces to inspire more Black golfers
The NBA star and golf legend want to grow the game among African Americans
'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier'
Culture
‘Another Act’: H.E.R. on upcoming Oscar nomination for ‘Fight For You’ from ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’
Also, she talks about her big Grammy win for ‘I Can’t Breathe,’ her recent collaboration with Jazmine Sullivan and more
HBCU
Why Deion Sanders encouraged Eddie George to become Tennessee State’s new coach
The two former NFL stars spoke about the realities and potential of HBCU athletics
Sports
The story behind the high school basketball team that took a knee in Oklahoma
Buffeted by the killings of George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery, they decided it was their time to protest
Culture
Getting to the truth about George Floyd’s cause of death
In the Derek Chauvin murder trial, experts’ demeanor is as important as their testimony
Sports
NBA launching personal development initiative aimed at youth basketball players
The Jr. NBA Court of Leaders will teach skills in leadership, mental health and civic engagement
Sports
Kevin Ollie returning to coaching with Overtime Elite basketball league
Fired by UConn in 2018, the championship coach is happy to be back in hoops