Akili Smith, Oregon and walking in a father’s footsteps
While beginning his own journey at highest level of college game, Akili ‘KJ’ Smith Jr. is continuing one for his family, too.
Culture
2024 showed us that 2025 belongs to Doechii
The Top Dawg Entertainment rapper is the breakout star of the year
Sports
Andscape roundtable: Talking Colorado’s Alamo Bowl loss, DeSean Jackson to Delaware State
Discussing the NFL player-to-HBCU coach trend, what’s next for the Buffaloes and more
Sports
Dallas Mavericks CEO Cynt Marshall leaves with respect, positive impact on organization
Hired in 2018 after complaints of workplace violations, Marshall reflects on turning around a franchise in turmoil
Sports
For Colorado football and Deion Sanders, Phase II starts now
The next step for Buffaloes is becoming a consistent winner, dealing with expectations
Sports
Golden State Warriors guard Dennis Schroder embraces challenge of new team, new city
Veteran guard acquired from Brooklyn Nets is adjusting to role alongside Stephen Curry, Draymond Green
Sports
Rickey Henderson will always be a baseball, Oakland legend
Reflecting on the impact the Hall of Famer had on one writer who grew up in the Bay Area
Culture
In ‘The Fire Inside’ Claressa Shields’ inspiring story comes to life, but it’s not done yet
The 29-year-old Boxing champ is just getting started
Sports
A.J. Dybansta chooses BYU to help prepare for NBA
Projected 2026 No. 1 draft pick talks NBA experience of coach Kevin Young, his relationship with his family and more
Sports
Stephen and Ayesha Curry maintain presence in Oakland through Eat. Learn. Play.
Despite Warriors’ move to San Francisco, Currys committed to helping youth in Oakland
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Southern safeties coach leans on his faith, family after pancreatic cancer diagnosis
Family’s dual cancer diagnoses doubled the heartache for Langston University coach
Andrew Jones’ cancer remission gives his pro hoops career more purpose
Daughters of late ESPN anchor Stuart Scott remember the legacy their father left for Black families
Sports
At Norfolk State, will Michael Vick be the next Deion Sanders?
Like Coach Prime, Vick will get his first shot at college football coaching at an HBCU
Culture
Beyoncé’s NFL Christmas performance could change how we watch sports
Netflix and the NFL bank on Beyoncé helping to start the next gridiron holiday tradition
Sports
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards can’t wait to play on Christmas
The two-time All-Star grew up looking forward to rare chance to see NBA on TV
Culture
In 2024, Kendrick Lamar made the boogeyman a superhero
The Compton MC is the fourth annual Andscape MVP recipient
Culture
In 2024, hip-hop actually called it a comeback
A look back on a year for the books
Culture
2024 in sneakers: Trends and stories that captured our attention
The stories of all the highs and lows in footwear
Sports
Michael Vick going to coach at Norfolk State a prime example of Deion Sanders effect
Former NFL quarterback and first-time college coach is embracing an HBCU program that desperately needs his help
Culture
16-year-old basketball star Jerzy Robinson is just getting started
Sierra Canyon junior is one of Nike’s latest NIL signees
Culture
Here’s what we loved to watch in 2024
From legal dramas to reality dating shows, here’s what kept us glued to the screen
Sports
Milwaukee Bucks assistant coach Darvin Ham ‘in a great space’ in return to coaching
Former Los Angeles Lakers coach, who won the NBA Cup with Bucks, has ‘no complaints’ after LA firing
Culture
How Quincy Olivari’s viral moment led to shoe deal with Stephen Curry’s brand
Free agent rookie earned a sneaker endorsement from his favorite player
Sports
Andscape roundtable: Michael Vick, Norfolk State and the Deion Sanders effect in college football
Talking Vick’s potential coaching opportunities, his legend and how Sanders’ success is influencing the sport