Rachel Nichols Removed From ESPN’s NBA Coverage; ‘The Jump’ Canceled
News of the longtime NBA host’s removal comes after comments from Nichols embroiled the journalist and her Black colleagues in controversy.
Naomi Osaka Eliminated From Olympics Tennis After Losing Third Round
"I definitely feel like there was a lot of pressure for this,” Osaka said.
Tennis Player Coco Gauff Tests Positive For COVID-19, Will Not Attend Olympics
This was set to be her first time participating in the Games.
Sha'Carri Richardson Deserves Grace In The Midst Of Her Grief
The 21-year-old athlete tested positive for marijuana and is suspended for one month.
Yes, Women Can Succeed in the Sports Business. Our ESSENCE Festival of Culture Panel Explains How.
ESPN host Maria Taylor, NBA’s VP of Marketing Kelly Walton, and Style & Image Consultant Rachel Johnson drop some knowledge for the next generation of women in the sports business.
Watch 21-Year-Old Sha'Carri Richardson Blaze The Track And Secure Her Spot On U.S. Olympics Team
The upcoming Games will mark the first time the she has participated in the Olympics.
Simone Biles Made History With Her Latest Daring Gymnastics Move
On May 22, she became the first woman to do a Yurchenko double pike during a competition.
Naomi Osaka Expands Athletic Initiative To Get More Young Girls Involved In Sports
The tennis champion is giving back to the next generation.
Simone Biles Defies Physics In Her Latest Ad For The Olympics
In an exclusive NBC clip for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, gymnast Simone Biles wows in a gravity-defying ad that's not too far off from her skills.
Black Women Are Taking Over Sports Culture
Through creative avenues, Black women are carving their niche in a male-dominated industry