Albert Samaha
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Only Racists And Squares Have A Problem With Angel Reese’s Antics
LSU’s star player did a little trash talking. So what? She’s helped vault women’s college basketball into mainstream culture. Are you not entertained?
Ja Morant's Recent Behavior Highlights The Toxic Appeal Of Traditional Masculinity
Earlier this month, the Memphis Grizzlies guard, who has emerged as one of the NBA’s most exciting young stars, took time away from his team to attend counseling sessions.
Abdul Sharifu Was Buying Milk For A Neighbor’s Baby. A Snowstorm Killed Him.
How the tragic death of one man during Buffalo’s historic snowstorm in December highlights both the city’s close-knit immigrant community and its systemic failures.
Critics Wish The NBA's Dunk Contest Had More Star Power. They're Wrong.
Midway through the season, the NBA hosts its All-Star Weekend festivities, featuring a slate of low-stakes competitions. The most polarizing is the dunk contest.
Amazon Warehouse Worker Daniel Olayiwola Decided To Make A Podcast About Amazon’s Working Conditions
On his podcast Surviving Scamazon, Daniel Olayiwola, a 29-year-old warehouse worker, offers frank commentary about the company’s working conditions.
The NFL Has Done The Bare Minimum And Salvaged Its Reputation
A few years ago, critics accused the NFL of racism, inadequate player safety, and lax punishments for players accused of domestic violence. How did the NFL convince people it's changed?
They Used To Skate With Tyre Nichols In Middle School. They Gathered Together To Grieve Him.
“Nobody wants to leave. What are you supposed to do after this?”
The Scorpion Unit That Killed Tyre Nichols Was Formed To Target High Crime Areas, But Locals Say His Neighborhood Was “Peaceful”
“Everybody looks out for each other,” one neighbor said. “It’s one of the nicest communities in the city,” said another.
Tom Brady Faces The Classic Dilemma Of The Overachieving Athlete
For a high-performing athlete, the decision of when to call it quits is fraught: Would you rather go out on top, or go out knowing you have nothing left to give?
Pickup Basketball Was My Outlet. Then I Tore My Achilles.
After I got injured, I had to get used to my new body.
Damar Hamlin’s Injury Should Be A Come-To-Jesus Moment For The NFL
After Damar Hamlin’s horrific injury, his teammates decided to stop playing, marking the first time an NFL game has been postponed because of an injury — or more precisely, because of the emotional trauma in its wake.
How An All-American Football Lover Learned To Embrace The Beautiful Game
After years of being unable to connect with the world’s most popular sport, I now see the light.
The Juiciest (Alleged) Cheating Scandals Of 2022
It was a wild year for cheating of all kinds.
The 8 Movies We Couldn’t Stop Thinking About
From a quietly immersive directorial debut to Jordan Peele’s latest thriller.
26 Songs That Defined 2022
From TikTok trends to songs of the summer — these were the bangers we couldn’t get out of our heads in 2022.
J.Lo's Song About Ben Affleck Is Cringe
“I love you, you're perfect / A manifestation of my dreams.”
The US Men's Soccer Team Beat Iran On Tuesday, But Iranian Players Deserve All The Credit
At a World Cup defined by suppression of dissent, Iran’s players have risked the most to call out injustice.
Dave Chappelle No Longer Merits Our Attention
The comedian gave a controversial monologue on SNL over the weekend that shows just how far he’s fallen from his heyday.
The Most Unexpected, Endearing Thing About LeBron James
A list of his suspected fibs has been making the rounds throughout the NBA fan community for more than a year.
“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” Is A Fitting Tribute To Chadwick Boseman
The movie thrives in intimate moments between the central characters, but loses the thread with MCU fan service.