Culture
Can gospel music survive the rise of hip-hop?
Tradition is losing out as different expressions of praise and worship overtake traditional gospel music and choirs
Sports
The story of the first all-black vs. all-white Little League game in the South
‘Long Time Coming: A 1955 Baseball Story’ screening among the MLB All-Star events in D.C.
Culture
In the movies, Denzel is a different kind of superhero
But it won’t be superheroes who change the world — it’ll be us
Sports
Make no mistake: Serena Williams is back
Her 24th major title seems like just a matter of time
Sports
Expect France-Croatia final to provide one last World Cup thrill
ESPNFC crew agrees 2018 tournament has been one for the ages
Sports
Sterling Brown’s mindset during arrest: ‘Get home’
Bucks guard who is suing Milwaukee police and the city wants to be a voice for others
Sports
Georgetown freshman Mac McClung is electrifying, dynamic – and white
The Hoyas’ complicated history with race makes it impossible to overlook the significance of Patrick Ewing landing a recruit like McClung
Culture
‘I told Giannis I’m gonna try to bust his a–‘
The Greek Freak’s 6-foot-11-inch rookie younger brother is ready for life after summer league
Sports
‘Last Chance U’ finds a new home, and same challenges for season three
A former Florida State quarterback and a coach who’s an ex-gangbanger from Compton, California, join up in Kansas to take dysfunction to new levels
Sports
For these Philly black and Latino teens, the future lies in squash
The racket sport is not only keeping them active but also has them on track to attend the best colleges in the U.S.
Sports
Bill Russell flipped someone off again and other news of the week
The Week That Was July 9-12
Sports
MLB All-Star week kicks off with unveiling of Negro Leagues mural
Mamie ‘Peanut’ Johnson, Josh Gibson and the Homestead Grays are featured at Ben’s Chili Bowl
Culture
Warren G brings the Long Beach story of ‘G Funk’ in new YouTube documentary
The legendary rap producer/artist loves Kobe — and is all for LeBron joining the Lakers
Culture
LeBron James in talks to star in big-screen comedy
His own SpringHill Entertainment, led by Maverick Carter, to produce
Sports
Caddie Academy offers black girls chance to learn and play golf
‘If you stick with it, you’ll see the benefits and rewards in the future’
Sports
LaVar Ball’s pro league is a last chance for hoop dreams
The Big Baller launches his Junior Basketball Association, but at what cost?
The Uplift
Minnesota Lynx guard Maya Moore receives June WNBA Cares Community Assist Award
Her passion for supporting underprivileged children and improving criminal justice reform is being rewarded