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Trump calls LeBron James racist and favours Michael Jordan
Donald Trump said LeBron James was “maybe a racist” during a White House press conference when asked to choose between James and Michael Jordan. He said he preferred Jordan, citing their friendship and adding that he only likes people who like him, bringing a personal political dispute into the long-running debate over basketball’s greatest player.…
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Alveda King slams USA Today columnist for invoking Emmett Till in Caitlin Clark piece: ‘Pure race-baiting’
Alveda King, a civil-rights activist and niece of Martin Luther King Jr., criticised a USA Today column by sports writer Nancy Armour that discussed WNBA player Caitlin Clark and referenced Emmett Till. King described the comparison as “pure race-baiting”, while Fox News/OutKick presented the dispute as part of a wider backlash against the column. The…
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Caitlin Clark reveals conversation with Barack Obama at WNBA All-Star weekend
Caitlin Clark spoke with former US President Barack Obama during WNBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago, and later described the exchange to reporters, saying he complimented her on how she handles the scrutiny surrounding her. The brief encounter drew attention amid the ongoing media focus on Clark, who has faced intense coverage over her rookie-turned-star status…
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LeBron James joins Philadelphia 76ers on two-year deal
LeBron James has signed a two-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, saying he has decided to continue his NBA career after initially believing he may retire at the end of the season. The move is significant because James said he wants another chance to compete for a championship and believes he can help make Philadelphia…
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Pennsylvania governor declares LeBron James Day as 76ers set to sign NBA star
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has proclaimed 24 July 2026 “LeBron James Day” after LeBron James reportedly agreed to join the Philadelphia 76ers. The announcement reflects the significance attached to the move, which would bring the NBA’s all-time leading scorer to a franchise that has pursued him for years. Reports say James agreed to a two-year…
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LeBron James set to join Philadelphia 76ers next season
LeBron James has announced that he will join the Philadelphia 76ers for next season, ending months of speculation about his future in NBA free agency. The move marks a significant shift for the 41-year-old, who has spent his most recent seasons with other franchises, and comes amid wider chatter about where he might land following…
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NBA 2K27 Pre-Orders Begin as Release Date, Cover Athletes Revealed
2K Games has opened pre-orders for NBA 2K27 and announced its release schedule and cover athletes. The annual basketball game will arrive worldwide on 4 September 2026, while buyers of higher-priced editions can play a week earlier from 28 August. San Antonio Spurs player Victor Wembanyama fronts the £69.99 Standard Edition, with Caitlin Clark on…
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Nancy Armour’s disastrous Caitlin Clark article exemplifies why sportswriting and sports media is failing
The article is an opinion piece criticising sportswriter Nancy Armour’s coverage of WNBA player Caitlin Clark, arguing that it reflects broader weaknesses in contemporary sports journalism. It contends that media discussion of Clark has become overly focused on race and identity rather than her basketball ability and popularity. The piece refers to Armour’s comments about…
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Sophie Cunningham Dishes Common Sense
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham defended her opposition to transgender women competing in women’s sport, describing her position as “common sense”. Her remarks renewed a politically charged debate over competitive fairness, inclusion and privacy in women’s athletics, drawing both support and criticism. Cunningham said she wanted to protect girls and women in sport and in…