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Fans Applaud 'The Last Dance' on the GOAT, Michael Jordan

ESPN’s documentary about Jordan’s last-played season with the Bulls has everyone asking for more.

N. Jamiyla Chisholm Apr 20, 2020 4:15PM EDT

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The Undefeated, ESPN The Magazine Examine 'State of the Black Athlete'

Athletes—including Ibtihaj Muhammad and Martellus Bennett—penned essays addressing racial justice, community resilience and more.

Sameer Rao Jan 24, 2018 1:33PM EST

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Critics Slam ESPN for Suspending Jemele Hill

The ESPN host was suspended for critiquing Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones’ vow to bench players who protest during the pre-game national anthem.

Sameer Rao Oct 10, 2017 2:23PM EDT

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Sources Say ESPN Nearly Kept Jemele Hill Off the Air Following Trump Comments

The White House encouraged the network to fire the “SportsCenter” co-host after she tweeted that President Donald Trump is a White supremacist.

Sameer Rao Sep 15, 2017 1:06PM EDT

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ESPN Pulls APIA Broadcaster Robert Lee from UVA Game Coverage

ESPN: “We collectively made the decision with Robert to switch games as the tragic events in Charlottesville were unfolding, simply because of the coincidence of his name.”

Sameer Rao Aug 23, 2017 2:04PM EDT

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Chance the Rapper and Jimmy Butler Say Trump Doesn't Know Chicago

The Grammy-winning musician and Chicago Bulls player discuss Chicago stereotypes and celebrity activism in a new interview for ESPN The Magazine and The Undefeated.

Sameer Rao Feb 16, 2017 11:31AM EST