Jordan wasn’t vocal about social justice like today’s N.B.A. stars, but his secret brand of activism is a key reason they have the spotlight now.
Tag: Basketball
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WNBA Draft: Aliyah Boston Goes No. 1 to Indiana Fever
Boston, a senior forward from the University of South Carolina, was the second-ever top pick from her college.
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A Growing W.N.B.A. Still Boxes Out Some Personalities
Ahead of the W.N.B.A. draft, women’s basketball remains troubled by racial disparities in how its stars are showcased.
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In Rare Call With Lavrov, Blinken Demands Release of Imprisoned American Journalist
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with his Russian counterpart after the American basketball star Brittney Griner, who was detained for almost 10 months by Russia, urged the U.S. government to use “every tool possible” to secure Evan Gershkovich’s release.
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The Beach Boys Making a Final Four Run
Florida Atlantic has seemingly come out of nowhere to make a deep run in the men’s N.C.A.A. tournament. The university’s ambitions are relatively young, too.