Sports

Can RJ Barrett be better than his NBA godfather?

While growing up in Canada, the projected top-five pick was inspired by Steve Nash

By Marc J. Spears

Culture

A dog’s life is turning out OK for Slick Naim

Co-star of ‘It’s Bruno!’ talks about his dogs, his music and reclaiming his ChapStick

By Keith Murphy

Sports

Davis trade shows how much power players hold in today’s free agency

The shift has been years in the making since the days of Oscar Robertson

By William C. Rhoden

The Uplift

The Roundtable: Raiders, Warriors leaving Oakland, dehumanizing of players and black trauma of ‘When They See Us’

Are Toronto Raptors fans as ruthless as the Beyhive?

By The Undefeated

Culture

2Pac’s birthday, GOATs and how we get hip-hop wrong

Tupac’s place in hip-hop history was never about being the best rapper. It was always about his artistry.

By Stereo Williams

Sports

‘We were dying out there:’ Inside the Warriors’ nightmare

The Raptors are NBA champs as injuries derailed Golden State’s postseason

By Marc J. Spears