Baba Oladotun was the No. 1 ranked high school basketball player in 2027 before reclassifying to become a senior this season at Blake High (Md.). The versatile 6-foot-11 forward has received Kevin Durant's stamp of approval & committed to the University of Maryland last month.

Baba Oladotun skipped a year of high school to graduate early, runs his daily training schedule & is staying home to play at Maryland next season. If it’s all happening too fast, Oladotun is too busy to think about slowing down. Having NBA dreams leaves little time to just be a kid. wapo.st/3XwtCby

Baba Oladotun was the No. 1 ranked high school basketball player in 2027 before reclassifying to become a senior this season at Blake High (Md.). The versatile 6-foot-11 forward has received Kevin Durant's stamp of approval & committed to the University of Maryland last month.

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Baba Oladotun skipped a year of high school to graduate early, runs his daily training schedule & is staying home to play at Maryland next season. If it’s all happening too fast, Oladotun is too busy to think about slowing down. Having NBA dreams leaves little time to just be a kid. wapo.st/3XwtCby

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

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

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

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.

Playing Voodoo on repeat...

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."

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/...

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

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

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.

“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.”

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

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