athletes

The former couple who still remain friends sat down for a one-on-one interview for ESPN.

Ever since the news first broke that San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick publicly announced that he would no longer stand during the national anthem due to the way black people are treated in this country, there have been a flood of opinions of both support and disagreement. On Tuesday, former NFL player Rodney Harrison […]

This Ethiopian athlete is being shamed by internet trolls for his 'dad bod.'

This guy's comment was equal parts unnecessary and incorrect.

It goes without saying that Serena Williams is one of the greatest female athletes of all-time, but you may be surprised to know that she has other interesting talents and she is sharing one of them in a cute new video.   To promote her new cover of Self magazine, Serena Williams was captured in […]

The Boys and Girls Clubs of America is endorsed by so many celebrities like Denzel Washington, Jennifer Lopez and more for good reason. It’s a…

Sixers guard Nick Young is being sued by a California woman who alleges that he sexually assaulted her in August 2011, according to multiple reports. CBSLA.com reports that the woman claims Young drugged her champagne at a Hollywood bar and then proceeded to rape her at his apartment. The lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles Superior Court […]

The 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London are coming to a close on Sunday, August 12.  So far the United States has earned 35 gold, 23 silver, and 25 bronze medals, bringing our country’s total medal count to 81. theGrio congratulates African-Americans who have competed in the London Games, and recognizes black Americans who have […]

In an effort to make a slam dunk with its original online programming, Yahoo Sports is teaming with Electus and College Humor to produce Blindsided, a 10-part sports prank series featuring pro athletes that premieres on Jan. 19. SEE ALSO: Wanted: Celebs For Obama The series only slightly compares to MTV’s Punk’d. The program doesn’t […]

Despite the negative stereotypes of athletes and crime, it is rare that athletes are actually charged with murder. Sometimes the issues are domestic, sometimes the charges are false, but all make for disturbing stories. Here are five of numerous professional athletes charged with murder. See Also: See Also: Black Travel: How About Europe And A […]