The U.S. Open produced fireworks on Wednesday, Aug. 27, when Taylor Townsend defeated Latvia’s Jelena Ostapenko 7-5, 6-1 in a second-round match that quickly turned tense. After the handshake, Ostapenko confronted Townsend, accusing the Chicago native of having “no class” and “no education” after Townsend refused to apologize for winning a point off a net […]
Former President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff strategy suffered a major setback on Friday after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled that his administration had exceeded its authority in imposing additional import taxes. According to the Associated Press, the ruling specifically targeted tariffs Trump imposed in April on several U.S. trading partners, […]
The U.S. Open has once again transformed New York into tennis’ biggest stage, but this year, the spotlight shines even brighter on Black women athletes who are redefining the game, and the culture around it. On September 1, fans will witness a much-anticipated matchup as Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff, both former champions and fierce […]
The first Monday in September is more than just the unofficial close of summer in the United States, it is a day set aside to honor the labor day and the workers whose contributions built the nation. But for Black Americans, Labor Day also carries the weight of history, rooted in generations of struggle for […]
Former NFL quarterback Cam Newton is enjoying a big week of career milestones. Just days after Auburn University announced it will retire his No. 2 jersey, ESPN revealed that Newton has signed a multi-year deal with the network. Under the agreement, the former NFL MVP will expand his role on ESPN’s flagship debate show, First […]