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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

I had the chance to interview Spike Lee & Denzel Washington. Got into how Ray Allen got schooled in "He Got Game" & the Jackie Robinson biopic that never got made. Also got Spike on Denzel's brilliance ("He's Jordan") & his use of sports iconography in film wapo.st/4mGvskt

Spike Lee’s “Highest 2 Lowest,” his fifth collaboration with Denzel Washington, is dripping in sports iconography. The famed director spoke with @mrmichaellee.bsky.social about the time Denzel schooled Ray Allen, the desire for a “He Got Game” remake and more.

I had the chance to interview Spike Lee & Denzel Washington. Got into how Ray Allen got schooled in "He Got Game" & the Jackie Robinson biopic that never got made. Also got Spike on Denzel's brilliance ("He's Jordan") & his use of sports iconography in film wapo.st/4mGvskt

In contrast to the current trend of hyper-specialization in youth sports, CC Sabathia was a bona fide three-sport star in high school. Those who knew him from Vallejo will tell you, his refusal to quit football & basketball made him a Hall of Fame pitcher wapo.st/40FvfWp

In contrast to the current trend of hyper-specialization in youth sports, CC Sabathia was a bona fide three-sport star in high school. Those who knew him from Vallejo will tell you, his refusal to quit football & basketball made him a Hall of Fame pitcher wapo.st/40FvfWp

“For me, after all these years, baseball is about generations. We don’t play the game. We replay the memories — together.” Read longtime Post columnist Thomas Boswell’s full Hall of Fame acceptance speech:

It goes Haliburton or Hallelujah...

Saddened to hear about the loss of my former AJC colleague Jack Wilkinson. Jack was an incredibly talented writer & even better man. My desk neighbor when my career began, Jack showed me the basics of being a pro, encouraged me when I lacked confidence & made me better. He'll be missed. RIP, Jack 🕊️

Jalen Brunson was being picked on defensively by the Pacers & picked apart by pundits for his ball-dominant game as the Knicks returned home to MSG on Thursday. His response gave New York fans reason to puff out their chests & shout, “Knicks in seven!” wapo.st/4klr21T

Jalen Brunson was being picked on defensively by the Pacers & picked apart by pundits for his ball-dominant game as the Knicks returned home to MSG on Thursday. His response gave New York fans reason to puff out their chests & shout, “Knicks in seven!” wapo.st/4klr21T

The Underrated Golf European Tour is underway in England through May 30. Here's a look into why Stephen Curry made diversifying golf one of his missions away from basketball & the impact those efforts are having on the game. "It's behind a passion," Curry said. "It’s like a duty almost."

The Underrated Golf European Tour is underway in England through May 30. Here's a look into why Stephen Curry made diversifying golf one of his missions away from basketball & the impact those efforts are having on the game. "It's behind a passion," Curry said. "It’s like a duty almost."

Took another train ride up to New York. A week after a party that felt like a precursor to a championship parade, the vibes have shifted for the Knicks - because the Indiana Pacers keep delivering 4thQ PowerPoint presentations on execution & winning plays. wapo.st/44RHguM

No longer shocked, the Knicks faithful has been silenced (via @mrmichaellee.bsky.social):

Took another train ride up to New York. A week after a party that felt like a precursor to a championship parade, the vibes have shifted for the Knicks - because the Indiana Pacers keep delivering 4thQ PowerPoint presentations on execution & winning plays. wapo.st/44RHguM

In the 25 years since the New York Knicks traded Patrick Ewing, they have asked their fans to endure false hopes, so-called saviors, embarrassing scandals & general misery. That's why beating Boston & advancing to the conference finals for the first time since 2000 felt like a party. wapo.st/4mbHy5M

In the 25 years since the New York Knicks traded Patrick Ewing, they have asked their fans to endure false hopes, so-called saviors, embarrassing scandals & general misery. That's why beating Boston & advancing to the conference finals for the first time since 2000 felt like a party. wapo.st/4mbHy5M

“It is beyond a passion. It’s like a duty almost,” Stephen Curry of his investment in Underrated Golf, a program to keep talented young golfers of color engaged in a game that some call "the cheat code" in life.

Wrote my first review for Book World on "Play Harder,” a vital & gripping project that puts the 160-year history of Black baseball within the context of the Black struggle for freedom and equality in America. It arrives at a pivotal & complicated moment. wapo.st/456zfC5

Say what you will about Jayson Tatum. He shows up to play every night. He loves to play. He loves to compete. He sets his goals to the moon & puts in the work to reach them. He wants to be great. And, he wants the smoke if he comes up short of his own high expectations. I hate this for him.

Wrote my first review for Book World on "Play Harder,” a vital & gripping project that puts the 160-year history of Black baseball within the context of the Black struggle for freedom and equality in America. It arrives at a pivotal & complicated moment. wapo.st/456zfC5

After examining the reasons Tiger Woods's success didn't translate to more Black golfers on the PGA Tour (& sharing what mattered more to Tiger) wapo.st/4icb7ku, here's a look into NBA star Steph Curry's efforts to diversify the game through Underrated Golf wapo.st/43l2bVC

After examining the reasons Tiger Woods's success didn't translate to more Black golfers on the PGA Tour (& sharing what mattered more to Tiger) wapo.st/4icb7ku, here's a look into NBA star Steph Curry's efforts to diversify the game through Underrated Golf wapo.st/43l2bVC

Stephen Curry has made a career out of finding gaps in a defense to get off thrill-inducing shots. To find a niche in a sport that has become his passion away from his profession, Curry has used a similar approach — by recognizing a void in golf & pulling up. wapo.st/43l2bVC

Nearly three decades after Tiger Woods won the Masters, Black golfers still have a minimal presence on the PGA Tour. I wanted to explore what challenges remain in changing the complexion of golf & what Woods felt his purpose was instead of leading the crusade. wapo.st/4icb7ku

“It is beyond a passion. It’s like a duty almost,” Stephen Curry of his investment in Underrated Golf, a program to keep talented young golfers of color engaged in a game that some call "the cheat code" in life.

Stephen Curry has made a career out of finding gaps in a defense to get off thrill-inducing shots. To find a niche in a sport that has become his passion away from his profession, Curry has used a similar approach — by recognizing a void in golf & pulling up. wapo.st/43l2bVC

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Gregg Popovich in the training camp after he won his fifth championship. I asked him about Tim Duncan & what loyalty meant to him. It turned out to be one of my favorite stories in my time as the national NBA writer at the Post. wapo.st/4iJkoAI

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Gregg Popovich in the training camp after he won his fifth championship. I asked him about Tim Duncan & what loyalty meant to him. It turned out to be one of my favorite stories in my time as the national NBA writer at the Post. wapo.st/4iJkoAI

In the 28 years since Tiger Woods won the Masters, the PGA Tour has not only struggled to find a next Tiger but Black golfers still have a minimal presence at the highest levels of the game. I explored the reasons & what Woods felt his purpose was instead of leading the crusade. wapo.st/4icb7ku

"It’s not with LeBron James, one of the GOATs of this game. It’s a whole new revamp. It’s a whole new culture. It’s a whole new swagger." - Darius Garland on the East No. 1 seed Cavaliers completing the best non-LeBron regular season in franchise history

In the 28 years since Tiger Woods won the Masters, the PGA Tour has not only struggled to find a next Tiger but Black golfers still have a minimal presence at the highest levels of the game. I explored the reasons & what Woods felt his purpose was instead of leading the crusade. wapo.st/4icb7ku

"It’s not with LeBron James, one of the GOATs of this game. It’s a whole new revamp. It’s a whole new culture. It’s a whole new swagger." - Darius Garland on the East No. 1 seed Cavaliers completing the best non-LeBron regular season in franchise history

Darius Garland has gone from his mouth being wired shut to a wire-to-wire run atop the East. Cleveland's All-Star point guard spoke to me about bouncing back from a down year, the "grown man" conversations that helped him thrive alongside Donovan Mitchell & much more. wapo.st/4lTlQUa

The Cavaliers have a lot to prove in the NBA playoffs. Darius Garland knows the feeling. (via @mrmichaellee.bsky.social)

Darius Garland has gone from his mouth being wired shut to a wire-to-wire run atop the East. Cleveland's All-Star point guard spoke to me about bouncing back from a down year, the "grown man" conversations that helped him thrive alongside Donovan Mitchell & much more. wapo.st/4lTlQUa

While MLB celebrates the 78th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier, what he stood & fought for feels under attack as the White House targets diversity, equity & inclusion programs & prominent private corporations follow suit. wapo.st/4lvQqmr

While MLB celebrates the 78th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier, what he stood & fought for feels under attack as the White House targets diversity, equity & inclusion programs & prominent private corporations follow suit. wapo.st/4lvQqmr

The PGA Tour admits fumbling an opportunity during Tiger Woods’s prime, when Sunday red was a fist-pumping inevitability. It took for granted what his preeminence would mean for the sport.