Sports

Why Lamar Jackson vs. Kyler Murray is a matchup for the ages

The two youngest black starting quarterbacks are a glimpse into NFL’s future

How Nneka Ogwumike became Madam President, the face of WNBA players

The leader of the Women’s National Basketball Players Association, and the Los Angeles Sparks, Ogwumike readies for sport-altering negotiation

Kyler Murray’s NFL debut a promising start – and thrilling finish

Arizona’s new face of the franchise delivered down stretch to earn Week 1 tie

Slammed shut? Record getting further out of reach for Serena after US Open loss

A new wave of players inspired by Williams stands in her way of history

‘There’s always that fire burning in us’: How Kings’ Buddy Hield plans to help rebuild the Bahamas

The Sacramento guard is assisting with recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Dorian

Serena needs to bring back ‘catsuit tennis’ 

To win another Slam, Williams must show the world we’re not ‘ready for this jelly’

Shift Change—Body Issue 2019

Evander Kane discusses his decision to pose for the Body Issue, the family legacy that shaped his work ethic and the stories behind his tattoos.

Venus showed Serena how to win

Poet Nikki Giovanni meditates on Venus and Serena’s bond and reflects on her own relationship with her late sister, Gary Ann

Antonio Brown is back at it again and other news of the week

The Week That Was Sept. 2-5

Maverick Carter wants NFL players to feel seen

Uninterrupted’s new digital program features players wearing a glass helmet

Coco-mania: Can’t stop, won’t stop

After her loss to Naomi Osaka, Gauff didn’t think there’d be much interest to see her play doubles, but she couldn’t have been more wrong

Welcome to the Year of the Black Quarterback

Chuck Cooper: The first black NBA draft pick is going to the Hall of Fame

He broke the NBA’s color barrier 69 years ago. Now, the former Boston Celtic is finally getting his due.

50 years ago, Alcindor and O.J. were both leaving L.A., but their paths quickly diverged

Two huge stars from rival schools in Southern California were drafted by pro teams in the chilly Rust Belt