Latest from Kevin B. Blackistone
- Sports
- Perspective
Lawmakers targeting trans youth demonize kids to pander to fearful voters
Bills masquerading themselves as interested in fairness instead follow in a long tradition of sports hatred.
- Apr 18, 2021
- Major League Baseball
- Perspective
Sports brought Atlanta so much. As voting laws change, it’s time to take something away.
Until further notice, what sports brought to Atlanta, it should take away — starting with baseball’s upcoming All-Star Game.
- Mar 28, 2021
- College Basketball
- Perspective
Maryland’s highflying offense makes it a national title threat — and a joy to watch
Brenda Frese loves offense, and it has made her Terps a college basketball treasure.
- Mar 21, 2021
- Sports
- Perspective
Marvin Hagler made a clean break with boxing, and that’s why he never got his due
Boxing retirements are made to be broken, but Marvin Hagler never looked back.
- Mar 17, 2021
- Sports
- Perspective
The Ali-Frazier 1971 ‘Fight of the Century’ provided cover for a mission to expose the FBI
Fifty years ago, Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier captivated the country and provided the perfect cover for a mission to expose the FBI.
- Mar 7, 2021
- NBA
- Perspective
The NBA doesn’t need a new logo — and it doesn’t need Kobe Bryant as its representative
Kyrie Irving joined the push to make Kobe Bryant the NBA’s logo. Here’s what he’s missing.
- Feb 27, 2021
If NBA players don’t want this All-Star Game, they have an easy solution: Refuse to play
What do you call an NBA All-Star Game shuttered by player uneasiness during the pandemic? A good idea.
- Feb 23, 2021
- College Sports
- Perspective
HBCUs are landing top recruits — but systemic change requires something more
Five-star recruits like Makur Maker are trying to change the game, but the system is still rigged against them.
- Feb 14, 2021
- College Sports
- Perspective
For college athletes seeking to organize, Biden administration offers hope
Players found their power over the past year. Now is the time to use it.
- Feb 3, 2021
- Major League Baseball
- Perspective
Babe Ruth’s record was a mythical monument of white superiority. Hank Aaron tore it down.
By claiming the home run record, Hank Aaron helped finish what Jack Johnson started.
- Jan 24, 2021