Jay Connor's posts

While the NFL maintains that race doesn’t factor into the eligibility requirements of its concussion settlement…

The early 2000s are a bit of a blur to me.

When she’s not preoccupied with protecting our democracy, penning best-selling novels, or getting nominated for a…

Recreational leagues and amateur sports teams not only serve as the perfect opportunity for would-be professional…

Be careful what you wish for.

In the immediate aftermath of the officer-related death of George Floyd, countless corporations openly pledged to…

If you thought “don’t touch my hair” only applied to Black women, you’re sadly mistaken.

Finally!

When sports heads hear the term “drafted,” we typically think of the moment when amateur athletes transition from…

After spending almost my entire Sunday hiking—if you live in Los Angeles and have about eight hours of your life to…

Trigger Warning: This article contains graphic details of alleged rice and beans.

Earlier this week I went on a lengthy spiel about how ridiculously overrated loyalty in sports is. It’s been proven…

The value of mentorship can never be understated, as it imparts invaluable guidance, support, and expertise upon…

Loyalty is overrated.

Pastors have a tendency to be a bit long-winded. But when you need your soul fed, there’s no better chef than…

Trigger Warning: This article contains graphic details of domestic violence.

All she does is win, win, win no matter what.

The early months of the pandemic were short on joy and a bit too heavy on confusion and chaos. But in July, Beyoncé…

This one hurts.

I think we can all recall the exact moment that we learned of the tragic deaths of Kobe Bryant and his daughter,…