The Guardian
The Guardian: Hope is a dying ember for black people in the US. Athletes have rekindled it
When I boycotted the 1968 Olympics because of racial inequality I was ostracized. Now white athletes are joining their black teammates in protests Kareem Abdul-Jabbar JD Davis and Dominic Smith of...
The Guardian: Why suspending the NBA season was a glorious act of patriotism
The NBA has led by example and put public health above self-interest, which is more than the Trump administration can say Those too busy emptying the Costco shelves of hand sanitizer and toilet paper might...
The Guardian: My NBA dream team of the next decade
I didn’t just look for the best individuals, I picked the best players who would go together as a team. And here they are Fans today seem to enjoy speculating on “What If” sports scenarios...
The Guardian: Colin Kaepernick is the black Grinch for those who dream of a white America
The tactics used to discredit the former quarterback are how conservative America has always treated black athletes who speak out Colin Kaepernick sent a tweet on Thanksgiving and the white-wing media wants to make sure you know...
The Guardian: How sports tactics can help the Democrats beat Donald Trump in 2020
During my NBA career I played for plenty of teams who protected the lead. But it’s a strategy that can backfire if a team don’t exploit their strengths The relationship between sports and society has...
The Guardian: Basketball is my first love, but the athleticism of beach volleyball is amazing
The sport has come a long way since it was an excuse to hang out at the beach with a beer. The skills of its athletes are breathtaking Not many people know that my friend...
The Guardian: Why the Toronto Raptors’ title is a victory for the NBA, Canada … and the US
As basketball expands around the world it helps educate those abroad and at home that other cultures are not to be feared Folklore tells us that if you can see your initials in a spider’s...
The Guardian: Athletes are shot dead all the time in the US. It makes grim, tragic sense
Three young athletes were shot to death in the last week alone. When you factor in race, guns and politics in the US, tragedies are inevitable " A senseless act of violence.” That’s how University...
The Guardian: The way Americans regard sports heroes versus intellectuals speaks volumes
The difference between the way Americans regard athletes versus “intellectuals” is a touchstone for how we see ourselves On 19 April 1980, more than 50,000 Parisians marched through the streets to mourn the loss of...
