Carron J. Phillips

Carron J. Phillips, Senior Columnist with The Shadow League, hails from Saginaw, Michigan. In 2016, he was named Journalist of the Year by the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists. Phillips graduated with honors from Morehouse College in 2006 and received his Masters in 2011 from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University.

NBA

Carron J. Phillips January 28, 2020
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Kobe Would Have Never Canceled A Game, But The NBA Should Have On Sunday

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver should have canceled Sunday’s games. Because despite the beauty of the outcome, some things should never…
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NBA

Carron J. Phillips January 26, 2020
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Kobe Bryant, Daughter, And Others Killed In Helicopter Crash

Kobe Bryant is gone. According to multiple reports, Bryant, 41, his daughter Gianna, 13, and others died on Sunday in…
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Culture

Carron J. Phillips January 24, 2020
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Changing Faces: Serena Falls, Coco Smashes Osaka At Australian Open

Serena Williams’ quest for her 24th Grand Slam Title has been put on pause, while Coco Gauff is doing everything…
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Culture

Carron J. Phillips January 24, 2020
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Black Texas Teen With Dreadlocks Barred From Prom & Graduation

Like most 18-year-olds, DeAndre Arnold should be focusing on his upcoming prom and high school graduation. But as we know,…
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Culture

Carron J. Phillips January 24, 2020
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LeBron And Lyft Hookup For Youth Bikeshare Program

To kids, having a bike is like having a car. It’s what gets you around. LeBron James has partnered up…
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Culture

Carron J. Phillips January 23, 2020
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Black Basketball Player In West Virginia Finds Drawing Of Himself With A Noose

Every black person has that moment when racism smacks them in the face. Jace Colucci just had his. According to…
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Culture

Carron J. Phillips January 22, 2020
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Super Bowl 54 Will Showcase The NFL’s Biggest Issue: Race

There is nothing more American than the Super Bowl. It defies gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, and political affiliations. You…
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Culture

Carron J. Phillips January 20, 2020
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Coco Gauff Knocks Off Venus Williams, Again

At 15, Coco Gauff has already accomplished something that millions of young athletes dream about. Having an undefeated record against…
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Culture

Carron J. Phillips January 20, 2020
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Roc Nation Sports Heads To London

Jay Z’s Roc Nation Sports has opened an office in London, as the company seeks to expand its clientele. The…
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NCAA

Carron J. Phillips January 18, 2020
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District Attorney Not Pressing Charges In Penn State Football Allegations

According to former Penn State defensive back Isaiah Humphries, Nittany Lion head coach James Franklin pushed him out of the…
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