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Carmelo Anthony is a Baltimore basketball legend. Will he be the last?
Anthony’s journey from Baltimore projects to NBA legend would be remarkable in any era. But changes to the sport in recent years have made that climb even steeper.
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Carmelo Anthony is a Baltimore basketball legend. The pathway to reach the NBA has left those with fewer resources facing a steeper climb. He hopes he's not the last one
to go from the B-more projects to the HOF but, “I do think it has gotten there, to this kind of rich man game.” wapo.st/3Jt4Khi
to go from the B-more projects to the HOF but, “I do think it has gotten there, to this kind of rich man game.” wapo.st/3Jt4Khi
In his first season at Delaware State, DeSean Jackson has secured the school's first winning season since 2012, following a 14-12 victory over Morgan State. The Hornets had 2 combined wins the last two seasons but they're now 7-3 with a legitimate shot at winning the MEAC.
DeSean Jackson knew people would be skeptical once he became head coach at Delaware State. After spending some time with the former All-Pro WR, I understand why he welcomed doubts: "You could put me in the ring with anybody, man, I’m going to come out on top." wapo.st/46NeDOJ
November 8, 2025 at 3:32 AM
In his first season at Delaware State, DeSean Jackson has secured the school's first winning season since 2012, following a 14-12 victory over Morgan State. The Hornets had 2 combined wins the last two seasons but they're now 7-3 with a legitimate shot at winning the MEAC.
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DeSean Jackson knew people would be skeptical once he became head coach at Delaware State. After spending some time with the former All-Pro WR, I understand why he welcomed doubts: "You could put me in the ring with anybody, man, I’m going to come out on top." wapo.st/46NeDOJ
October 2, 2025 at 2:08 PM
DeSean Jackson knew people would be skeptical once he became head coach at Delaware State. After spending some time with the former All-Pro WR, I understand why he welcomed doubts: "You could put me in the ring with anybody, man, I’m going to come out on top." wapo.st/46NeDOJ
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Carmelo Anthony is a Baltimore basketball legend. The pathway to reach the NBA has left those with fewer resources facing a steeper climb. He hopes he's not the last one
to go from the B-more projects to the HOF but, “I do think it has gotten there, to this kind of rich man game.” wapo.st/3Jt4Khi
to go from the B-more projects to the HOF but, “I do think it has gotten there, to this kind of rich man game.” wapo.st/3Jt4Khi
Carmelo Anthony is a Baltimore basketball legend. Will he be the last?
Anthony’s journey from Baltimore projects to NBA legend would be remarkable in any era. But changes to the sport in recent years have made that climb even steeper.
wapo.st
October 29, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Carmelo Anthony is a Baltimore basketball legend. The pathway to reach the NBA has left those with fewer resources facing a steeper climb. He hopes he's not the last one
to go from the B-more projects to the HOF but, “I do think it has gotten there, to this kind of rich man game.” wapo.st/3Jt4Khi
to go from the B-more projects to the HOF but, “I do think it has gotten there, to this kind of rich man game.” wapo.st/3Jt4Khi
Carmelo Anthony is a Baltimore basketball legend. The pathway to reach the NBA has left those with fewer resources facing a steeper climb. He hopes he's not the last one
to go from the B-more projects to the HOF but, “I do think it has gotten there, to this kind of rich man game.” wapo.st/3Jt4Khi
to go from the B-more projects to the HOF but, “I do think it has gotten there, to this kind of rich man game.” wapo.st/3Jt4Khi
Carmelo Anthony is a Baltimore basketball legend. Will he be the last?
Anthony’s journey from Baltimore projects to NBA legend would be remarkable in any era. But changes to the sport in recent years have made that climb even steeper.
wapo.st
October 29, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Carmelo Anthony is a Baltimore basketball legend. The pathway to reach the NBA has left those with fewer resources facing a steeper climb. He hopes he's not the last one
to go from the B-more projects to the HOF but, “I do think it has gotten there, to this kind of rich man game.” wapo.st/3Jt4Khi
to go from the B-more projects to the HOF but, “I do think it has gotten there, to this kind of rich man game.” wapo.st/3Jt4Khi
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DeSean Jackson led Delaware State to its biggest win of the season, 35-26, over NC Central. It was Hornets' first MEAC win since 2022 & first win in Durham, NC, since 1977. DSU (5-3) is one victory from its first winning season since 2012. Up next: Michael Vick & Norfolk State.
DeSean Jackson knew people would be skeptical once he became head coach at Delaware State. After spending some time with the former All-Pro WR, I understand why he welcomed doubts: "You could put me in the ring with anybody, man, I’m going to come out on top." wapo.st/46NeDOJ
October 26, 2025 at 11:45 AM
DeSean Jackson led Delaware State to its biggest win of the season, 35-26, over NC Central. It was Hornets' first MEAC win since 2022 & first win in Durham, NC, since 1977. DSU (5-3) is one victory from its first winning season since 2012. Up next: Michael Vick & Norfolk State.
DeSean Jackson led Delaware State to its biggest win of the season, 35-26, over NC Central. It was Hornets' first MEAC win since 2022 & first win in Durham, NC, since 1977. DSU (5-3) is one victory from its first winning season since 2012. Up next: Michael Vick & Norfolk State.
DeSean Jackson knew people would be skeptical once he became head coach at Delaware State. After spending some time with the former All-Pro WR, I understand why he welcomed doubts: "You could put me in the ring with anybody, man, I’m going to come out on top." wapo.st/46NeDOJ
October 26, 2025 at 11:45 AM
DeSean Jackson led Delaware State to its biggest win of the season, 35-26, over NC Central. It was Hornets' first MEAC win since 2022 & first win in Durham, NC, since 1977. DSU (5-3) is one victory from its first winning season since 2012. Up next: Michael Vick & Norfolk State.
Playing Voodoo on repeat...
October 14, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Playing Voodoo on repeat...
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On this day in 1953, a Birmingham police commissioner banned an interracial All-Star baseball game organized by Jackie Robinson since it was a "mixed athletic event."
Oct. 8, 1953 | Jackie Robinson and Others Banned From Playing Interracial Baseball in AL
Learn more about our history of racial injustice.
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October 8, 2025 at 1:02 PM
On this day in 1953, a Birmingham police commissioner banned an interracial All-Star baseball game organized by Jackie Robinson since it was a "mixed athletic event."
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A really interesting read from @mrmichaellee.bsky.social on former #Commanders wideout DeSean Jackson, who is now the head coach at Delaware State: www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
DeSean Jackson, following Coach Prime’s path, is ready to prove everyone wrong
Seeking to replicate the success of Deion Sanders, the fiery former NFL wide receiver has found early success leading the football program at Delaware State.
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October 5, 2025 at 6:32 PM
A really interesting read from @mrmichaellee.bsky.social on former #Commanders wideout DeSean Jackson, who is now the head coach at Delaware State: www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
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Napheesa Collier's grandfather Gershon helped negotiate Sierra Leone’s independence in 1961. She told me recently, “I want to be able to be brave like that. If you can help get independence for a country, I feel like I can speak out against these things.”
wapo.st/4nGRgxp
wapo.st/4nGRgxp
Napheesa Collier is the perfect leader at the perfect time for the WNBA
Collier, one of women’s basketball’s most influential voices, had no choice but to make a difference. Her family made sure of it.
wapo.st
October 2, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Napheesa Collier's grandfather Gershon helped negotiate Sierra Leone’s independence in 1961. She told me recently, “I want to be able to be brave like that. If you can help get independence for a country, I feel like I can speak out against these things.”
wapo.st/4nGRgxp
wapo.st/4nGRgxp
DeSean Jackson knew people would be skeptical once he became head coach at Delaware State. After spending some time with the former All-Pro WR, I understand why he welcomed doubts: "You could put me in the ring with anybody, man, I’m going to come out on top." wapo.st/46NeDOJ
October 2, 2025 at 2:08 PM
DeSean Jackson knew people would be skeptical once he became head coach at Delaware State. After spending some time with the former All-Pro WR, I understand why he welcomed doubts: "You could put me in the ring with anybody, man, I’m going to come out on top." wapo.st/46NeDOJ
Napheesa Collier's grandfather Gershon helped negotiate Sierra Leone’s independence in 1961. She told me recently, “I want to be able to be brave like that. If you can help get independence for a country, I feel like I can speak out against these things.”
wapo.st/4nGRgxp
wapo.st/4nGRgxp
Napheesa Collier is the perfect leader at the perfect time for the WNBA
Collier, one of women’s basketball’s most influential voices, had no choice but to make a difference. Her family made sure of it.
wapo.st
October 2, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Napheesa Collier's grandfather Gershon helped negotiate Sierra Leone’s independence in 1961. She told me recently, “I want to be able to be brave like that. If you can help get independence for a country, I feel like I can speak out against these things.”
wapo.st/4nGRgxp
wapo.st/4nGRgxp
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Napheesa Collier's bold statement calling out the WNBA and its leadership shouldn't come as a surprise. She’s become one of the more powerful figures in the league for quite a while. I explored how she came to find her voice in this piece.
For this Napheesa Collier piece, I
spoke with her, her dad Gamal, Cheryl Reeve, Geno Auriemma, Seimone Augustus & others. The Minnesota Lynx MVP runner-up is not only where she's supposed to be, she's where she needs to be, at a critical time for women's hoops. wapo.st/46A6IUC
spoke with her, her dad Gamal, Cheryl Reeve, Geno Auriemma, Seimone Augustus & others. The Minnesota Lynx MVP runner-up is not only where she's supposed to be, she's where she needs to be, at a critical time for women's hoops. wapo.st/46A6IUC
Napheesa Collier is the perfect leader at the perfect time for the WNBA
Collier, one of women’s basketball’s most influential voices, had no choice but to make a difference. Her family made sure of it.
wapo.st
September 30, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Napheesa Collier's bold statement calling out the WNBA and its leadership shouldn't come as a surprise. She’s become one of the more powerful figures in the league for quite a while. I explored how she came to find her voice in this piece.
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“We have the best players in the world. We have the best fans in the world,” said Napheesa Collier, the WNBA MVP runner-up who opened her end-of-season media session with a statement that ran over four minutes.
“But right now we have the worst leadership in the world.”
“But right now we have the worst leadership in the world.”
Napheesa Collier blasts WNBA commissioner: ‘I will not stand quietly by’
“We have the best players in the world,” said Collier, the MVP runner-up. “But right now we have the worst leadership in the world.”
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October 1, 2025 at 2:15 AM
“We have the best players in the world. We have the best fans in the world,” said Napheesa Collier, the WNBA MVP runner-up who opened her end-of-season media session with a statement that ran over four minutes.
“But right now we have the worst leadership in the world.”
“But right now we have the worst leadership in the world.”
Napheesa Collier's bold statement calling out the WNBA and its leadership shouldn't come as a surprise. She’s become one of the more powerful figures in the league for quite a while. I explored how she came to find her voice in this piece.
For this Napheesa Collier piece, I
spoke with her, her dad Gamal, Cheryl Reeve, Geno Auriemma, Seimone Augustus & others. The Minnesota Lynx MVP runner-up is not only where she's supposed to be, she's where she needs to be, at a critical time for women's hoops. wapo.st/46A6IUC
spoke with her, her dad Gamal, Cheryl Reeve, Geno Auriemma, Seimone Augustus & others. The Minnesota Lynx MVP runner-up is not only where she's supposed to be, she's where she needs to be, at a critical time for women's hoops. wapo.st/46A6IUC
Napheesa Collier is the perfect leader at the perfect time for the WNBA
Collier, one of women’s basketball’s most influential voices, had no choice but to make a difference. Her family made sure of it.
wapo.st
September 30, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Napheesa Collier's bold statement calling out the WNBA and its leadership shouldn't come as a surprise. She’s become one of the more powerful figures in the league for quite a while. I explored how she came to find her voice in this piece.
Reposted by Michael Lee
For this Napheesa Collier piece, I
spoke with her, her dad Gamal, Cheryl Reeve, Geno Auriemma, Seimone Augustus & others. The Minnesota Lynx MVP runner-up is not only where she's supposed to be, she's where she needs to be, at a critical time for women's hoops. wapo.st/46A6IUC
spoke with her, her dad Gamal, Cheryl Reeve, Geno Auriemma, Seimone Augustus & others. The Minnesota Lynx MVP runner-up is not only where she's supposed to be, she's where she needs to be, at a critical time for women's hoops. wapo.st/46A6IUC
Napheesa Collier is the perfect leader at the perfect time for the WNBA
Collier, one of women’s basketball’s most influential voices, had no choice but to make a difference. Her family made sure of it.
wapo.st
September 23, 2025 at 12:38 PM
For this Napheesa Collier piece, I
spoke with her, her dad Gamal, Cheryl Reeve, Geno Auriemma, Seimone Augustus & others. The Minnesota Lynx MVP runner-up is not only where she's supposed to be, she's where she needs to be, at a critical time for women's hoops. wapo.st/46A6IUC
spoke with her, her dad Gamal, Cheryl Reeve, Geno Auriemma, Seimone Augustus & others. The Minnesota Lynx MVP runner-up is not only where she's supposed to be, she's where she needs to be, at a critical time for women's hoops. wapo.st/46A6IUC
For this Napheesa Collier piece, I
spoke with her, her dad Gamal, Cheryl Reeve, Geno Auriemma, Seimone Augustus & others. The Minnesota Lynx MVP runner-up is not only where she's supposed to be, she's where she needs to be, at a critical time for women's hoops. wapo.st/46A6IUC
spoke with her, her dad Gamal, Cheryl Reeve, Geno Auriemma, Seimone Augustus & others. The Minnesota Lynx MVP runner-up is not only where she's supposed to be, she's where she needs to be, at a critical time for women's hoops. wapo.st/46A6IUC
Napheesa Collier is the perfect leader at the perfect time for the WNBA
Collier, one of women’s basketball’s most influential voices, had no choice but to make a difference. Her family made sure of it.
wapo.st
September 23, 2025 at 12:38 PM
For this Napheesa Collier piece, I
spoke with her, her dad Gamal, Cheryl Reeve, Geno Auriemma, Seimone Augustus & others. The Minnesota Lynx MVP runner-up is not only where she's supposed to be, she's where she needs to be, at a critical time for women's hoops. wapo.st/46A6IUC
spoke with her, her dad Gamal, Cheryl Reeve, Geno Auriemma, Seimone Augustus & others. The Minnesota Lynx MVP runner-up is not only where she's supposed to be, she's where she needs to be, at a critical time for women's hoops. wapo.st/46A6IUC
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Napheesa Collier finished runner-up to A'ja Wilson for MVP.
Napheesa Collier is an MVP candidate & one of the most influential voices in women's basketball. She had no choice but to make a difference with her life. Her family made sure of it. “With this gift, you have to give back.” wapo.st/3IuAxOu
Napheesa Collier is the perfect leader at the perfect time for the WNBA
Collier, the MVP front-runner who is one of women’s basketball’s most influential voices, had no choice but to make a difference. Her family made sure of it.
wapo.st
September 21, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Napheesa Collier finished runner-up to A'ja Wilson for MVP.
Napheesa Collier finished runner-up to A'ja Wilson for MVP.
Napheesa Collier is an MVP candidate & one of the most influential voices in women's basketball. She had no choice but to make a difference with her life. Her family made sure of it. “With this gift, you have to give back.” wapo.st/3IuAxOu
Napheesa Collier is the perfect leader at the perfect time for the WNBA
Collier, the MVP front-runner who is one of women’s basketball’s most influential voices, had no choice but to make a difference. Her family made sure of it.
wapo.st
September 21, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Napheesa Collier finished runner-up to A'ja Wilson for MVP.
Reposted by Michael Lee
Napheesa Collier is an MVP candidate & one of the most influential voices in women's basketball. She had no choice but to make a difference with her life. Her family made sure of it. “With this gift, you have to give back.” wapo.st/3IuAxOu
Napheesa Collier is the perfect leader at the perfect time for the WNBA
Collier, the MVP front-runner who is one of women’s basketball’s most influential voices, had no choice but to make a difference. Her family made sure of it.
wapo.st
September 20, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Napheesa Collier is an MVP candidate & one of the most influential voices in women's basketball. She had no choice but to make a difference with her life. Her family made sure of it. “With this gift, you have to give back.” wapo.st/3IuAxOu
Napheesa Collier is an MVP candidate & one of the most influential voices in women's basketball. She had no choice but to make a difference with her life. Her family made sure of it. “With this gift, you have to give back.” wapo.st/3IuAxOu
Napheesa Collier is the perfect leader at the perfect time for the WNBA
Collier, the MVP front-runner who is one of women’s basketball’s most influential voices, had no choice but to make a difference. Her family made sure of it.
wapo.st
September 20, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Napheesa Collier is an MVP candidate & one of the most influential voices in women's basketball. She had no choice but to make a difference with her life. Her family made sure of it. “With this gift, you have to give back.” wapo.st/3IuAxOu
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The Washington Post wrongly fired Opinions columnist Karen Attiah over her social media posts. The Post not only flagrantly disregarded standard disciplinary processes, it also undermined its own mandate to be a champion of free speech.
September 15, 2025 at 6:55 PM
The Washington Post wrongly fired Opinions columnist Karen Attiah over her social media posts. The Post not only flagrantly disregarded standard disciplinary processes, it also undermined its own mandate to be a champion of free speech.
The ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of Tiger Woods's Learning Lab at the Cobbs Creek Golf & Education Campus in West Philadelphia is taking place right now. Earlier this year, I wrote about Woods's connection to the area & "Grandpa" Charlie Sifford. wapo.st/4norWMf
Why the ‘Tiger Woods Effect’ failed to reshape the PGA Tour
Nearly three decades after Woods’s game-changing Masters win, the tour is still struggling to capitalize on his success to diversify the game.
wapo.st
September 8, 2025 at 2:49 PM
The ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of Tiger Woods's Learning Lab at the Cobbs Creek Golf & Education Campus in West Philadelphia is taking place right now. Earlier this year, I wrote about Woods's connection to the area & "Grandpa" Charlie Sifford. wapo.st/4norWMf
With Carmelo Anthony set to be inducted in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, I wanted to share one of the many stories I wrote about him. About 10 years ago, we discussed his journey to NBA fame/wealth & his plans to give his son a better life wapo.st/3I9ITuC
Amid Knicks’ struggles, Carmelo Anthony seeking more from NBA life
Carmelo Anthony has a forward-looking plan, beyond basketball, to provide a better life for his son.
wapo.st
September 5, 2025 at 3:28 PM
With Carmelo Anthony set to be inducted in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, I wanted to share one of the many stories I wrote about him. About 10 years ago, we discussed his journey to NBA fame/wealth & his plans to give his son a better life wapo.st/3I9ITuC
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As John Wall retires & enters the next phase of his life, he spoke to @postsports.bsky.social about his career, pivoting to broadcasting, his time in DC, injuries, money & how he believes his No. 2 jersey should hang in Capital One Arena: "I wouldn’t change my story for nothing."
wapo.st/3HmDSyK
wapo.st/3HmDSyK
A reflective John Wall retires from NBA and makes pivot to TV
The former No. 1 overall pick of the Wizards in 2010, Wall officially became the retiring type as he readies for a second act on the Amazon NBA set.
wapo.st
August 19, 2025 at 8:15 PM
As John Wall retires & enters the next phase of his life, he spoke to @postsports.bsky.social about his career, pivoting to broadcasting, his time in DC, injuries, money & how he believes his No. 2 jersey should hang in Capital One Arena: "I wouldn’t change my story for nothing."
wapo.st/3HmDSyK
wapo.st/3HmDSyK