How is it that the number of homicides in a U.S. city can outpace that of native troops slain in Afghanistan, yet concern and discourse spotlighting the epidemic still largely fly under the national radar – at least in terms of sustained re

Saturday was a crazy day in sports, to say the least. You saw Dawgs look like puppies, Noles fall short, Cocks run wild, and Irish eyes are smiling. And let's not forget about the first day of real MLB playoffs. Here's a short recap of th

The Cleveland Indians haven’t won a World Series since 1948. Just call it the “

Rappers have done some commendable and dope things on the big/small screen. Ice Cube’s production company is a player. Ice-T and LL have kept steady work for years. Tupac told John Singleton and Janet Jackson’s handlers that their pro

Not eating pork chops and waxing poetic can do a lot for a professional football player’s reputation.

Arian Foster has been called “The Most Interesting Man in the NFL” and 60 Minutes recently christened him

Jeff Craddock had lost his mind.

The head coach at Tarboro High School, Craddock did not play Todd Gurley as a freshman or sophomore — "People kept asking me, 'Are you crazy

Well, what a difference a day makes. The Labor Department reports that the unemployment rate dropped t

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The St. Louis Rams recorded nine sacks to end the Arizona Cardinals' unbeaten run, though they may have

In today’s NBA, personal style is a tool for players who are building their personal brand. For them, it's not just about image, it's a competition. Clients complain to their stylists when anothe

The chatter started months before in the summer. It was a shocking, exciting concept to consider. Would Miami Heat superstar

Unless you've been living under a rock for the last few weeks, you know that Mr. Barclays Center himself, Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter is executive producing popular NBA video ga

Jozy Altidore was a product of the hype machine.

As a 16-year-old from New Jersey he made his debut for the New York Red Bulls in August of 2006. Less than a month later, he scored his first goal and went on to become the