Author: Mike Freeman, USA TODAY

Serena Williams isn’t just a hero to many in the Black community. African Americans watched Williams fight racism and see themselves in her.

Bill Russell will be remembered as an historic NBA player. His greatest feat was being one of the most significant civil rights heroes of our time.

LeBron James said on a new episode of his show “The Shop” that Boston sports fans are racist. He’s right and plenty of athletes have said the same.

Legal expert on Russia said next possible step after Brittney Griner’s guilty plea would be decision to grant leniency or use her as bargaining chip.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has previously appealed to racists and other Cro-Magnon types. His actions against Special Olympics appeal to anti-vaxxers.

These are the 10 worst fan bases in sports. Take a bow. You’re the best of the awful. We’d have an awards ceremony but Miami Heat fans would miss it.

The Delaware State lacrosse team was stopped by police in Liberty County, Georgia, on April 20. When it comes to who to believe, it’s the players.

Jarrett Bell, NFL columnist for USA TODAY Sports, has received the Bill Nunn Jr. Award, given for distinguished pro football reporting.

Former Bears scout Chris Prescott described second-round pick Jaquan Brisker as “poor, hungry and desperate.” His words show how cruel NFL remains.