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August 7, 2020
theGrio caught up with WNBA superstar A’ja Wilson as she chatted live from the "Wubble" about social justice, her goals,…
NBA Black Lives Matter, Chris Paul thegrio.com
August 6, 2020
The NBA’s Board of Governors and the National Basketball Players Association created the NBA Foundation, dedicating $300 million to the…
NFL players test positive for coronavirus thegrio.com
August 6, 2020
The NFL is partnering with three non-profit, non-partisan organizations to get out the vote as the league leverages its “Inspire…
Lebron James theGrio.com
August 6, 2020
NBA superstar LeBron James said that the NBA community does not care if President Donald Trump watches their games or…
Lou Williams coronavirus NBA bubble thegrio.com
August 5, 2020
LA Clippers star Lou Williams, the league's reigning Sixth Man, says his strip club meal debacle was overblown but he…
Elizabeth Williams theGrio.com
August 5, 2020
Players for the Atlanta Dream and other teams sported shirts reading “Vote Warnock” as a rebuke of U.S. senator Kelly…
Miami Dolphins v Cleveland Browns
August 4, 2020
Odell Beckham, Jr. of the Cleveland Browns said he doesn't think the NFL should play this season but that he'll…
Jonathan Isaac, ACL, NBA, anthem thegrio.com
August 3, 2020
Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac has torn the ACL in his left knee in a game just days after he…
August 2, 2020
New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Céspedes has opted out of the 2020 Major League Baseball Series without any warning after…
August 2, 2020
A scathing report detailed racial bias against Black players in the University of Iowa's football team. Coach Kirk Ferentz trusts…
August 2, 2020
Minnesota Wild's Matt Dumba became the first NHL player to kneel during the U.S. national anthem when he did so…
August 2, 2020
An Oklahoma state representative is fed up with athletes kneeling during the national anthem and wants to hold the Oklahoma…
Jonathan Isaac thegrio.com
August 1, 2020
Orlando Magic player Jonathan Isaac was the lone person standing as the anthem played ahead of a game against the…
August 1, 2020
Saints quarterback Drew Brees says he will continue to stand for the American flag but respects and supports any form…
Michael Jordan theGrio.com
August 1, 2020
Michael Jordan and his Jordan Brand are donating millions to combat voter suppression as part of their new commitment to…