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No COVID, no politicians, just one man who can blow everything we think about this season out of the water, writes Paul Cortese.

Johnell Pannell interviews photographer Mike Cahill for the second episode of Behind The Lens.

Camille Johnson breaks down the enticing opening day matchup between the Yankees and the Nationals. She also speaks to the importance of new ace, Gerritt Cole.

Johnell Pannell is not a fan of the DH becoming permanent past this shortened season.

Jay Holt dishes on the impact top black recruits taking their talents would have on the landscape of the Black Lives Matter movement.

Sean Alcide's initiative of providing a platform for the support of black-owned businesses is here. Here are some businesses that can use your contribution.

Paul Cortese writes about the state of social injustice in America. 

We made a promise as an organization to take a unique approach to creating and distributing content, and launching Culture Week is part of upholding that commitment.

Sean Alcide highlights two black-owned businesses to support as part of the ’Support Black-Owned Businesses Initiative’.

 Sean Alcide takes a look into Visual Architect, Brand Consultant, celebrity Stylist and author, Kesha McLeod‘s grind to the top.

 The NBA and its players did an excellent job at salvaging the season to ensure a champion crowned. With the season set to restart tonight in Orlando, what team is best positioned to hoist the Larry O’brien Trophy? Sean Alcide provides a look.

 So while every team in baseball will have one minor change to their uniforms this season, there are a handful of franchises that completely overhauled their looks for the 2020 season, writes Johnell Pannell.

 Professional sports are trying to feed our desire for sports, Johnell‘s got some ideas — or something. 

 Saquon and McCaffrey are arguably the best running backs in the league, and both the Giants and the Panthers should consider not extending them past their rookie deals, writes Johnell Pannell. 

 Tom Brady Flying South to Steer the Buccaneer Ship, writes Jay Holt.

 Which NFL Teams Plan to Update Their Uniforms This Spring? Jay Holt‘s got you covered with the sneak peek. 

 Sean Alcide wants the world to know about BRANNDANNART, the youngest black lead photographer in the NFL. 

 The Mamba Mentality is a microcosm for life. It's a relentless hunt for yourself. It is recognizing your weaknesses and turning them into strengths. It is eliminating doubt and fear from your consciousness. It is an absolute refusal to accept defeat. To me, that is Kobe Bryant -- writes Johnell Pannell. 

 Brian Rebelo cooks up his NFL Mock Draft 1.0 ahead of the draft combine.

 With Eli Manning's time with the Giants inevitably coming to an end, Sean Alcide reflects on what Eli meant to him as a lifelong Giants fan.

SEAN ALCIDE PUTS TOGETHER A MOCK DRAFT WITH THE DRAFT JUST ONE WEEK AWAY. SEE WHERE HE PREDICTS THE NFL'S STARS OF TOMORROW WILL LAND.

AN IN-DEPTH LOOK INTO WHAT LEBRON'S PLAY MAY MEAN FOR CAVS' FUTURE.

BASEBALL IS IN TROUBLE, BUT OUR JOHNELL PANNELL KNOWS JUST HOW TO FIX IT.

PG TURNED DOWN PLAYING IN HIS HOMETOWN, LA, TO STAY IN OKLAHOMA CITY. JOHNELL PANNELL TALKS ABOUT WHY THAT'S A BIG DEAL.

LEBRON JAMES IS TAKING HIS TALENTS TO HOLLYWOOD. WAS THIS MOVE DESTINED TO HAPPEN?

A lot of teams stepped up, a lot of teams fell off. What stood out the most? Sean Alcide breaks it down.

Should the Tampa Bay Buccaneers believe in Fitzmagic for week 4? Jay Holt weighs in.

Who sizzled? Who folded? Week 3 in the NFL consisted of a lot of unexpected outcomes, but Johnell Pannell gives you his three biggest stories.

Tons of story lines to talk about in week 2, but Sean Alcide picked out the three most intriguing stories that can be of impact moving forward.

The NFL off-season consisted of a lot of moving pieces. But after week 1, who's feeling regretful? Jay Holt provides an inside look.

After a fascinating opening week of the NFL season, Johnell Pannell gives you his three hottest takes.

Fitzmagic back? Eli Manning to the bench? Did the Eagles get their groove back in the UK? Lots of steaming stories around the NFL, but Sean Alcide gives you his 3 hottest takes!

Amari Cooper is a Cowboy and Patrick Peterson desperately wants out of Arizona. It was an eventful weekend in the NFL, but Johnell Pannell breaks down the biggest stories from Week 7.

The Brady Bunch. Jameis Winston returns. The Rams seem unstoppable. Lots to talk about from week 6 in the NFL, but Sean Alcide gives you his hottest of takes from the weekend.

Coaches on the hot seat in week 5? Are the remaining undefeated teams on a collision course to Super Sunday? Johnell Pannell digs into the hottest stories from week 5 in the NFL.

Week 11 in the NFL ended up with a bang, but there's so much more to take away from this week's games.

Here are Johnell Pannell's week 11 hot takes:

Is Tom Brady officially on the decline? Did Jason Garrett clap his way into keeping his job? Sean Alcide has your 3 Hot Takes from the NFL's week 10.

Jerry Jones may need to shake things up in Dallas, and Todd Bowles may officially be on the Hot Seat. All juicy topics, but do they crack Johnell Pannell's hottest takes?

Sean Alcide and Johnell Pannell follow up on their preseason picks - with their mid-season picks for the remainder of the season.

Clayton Kershaw is one of the all-time great pitchers, but...

Johnell Pannell digs into legacy in sports, and how it impacts some of the greatest athletes we've ever seen.

It's quite clear that Jon Gruden is cleaning house. And although many feel the situation in the bay is an utter disaster, a case can be made that it's just what's needed.

Jay Holt explains;

From shutouts, to wild card races tightening up, to backup quarterbacks saving the day. Which stories made Johnell Pannell's NFL week 15 hottest takes? Check it out!

Jay Holt gets in on the Hot Take fun and gives you a Double Take to sizzle on - on the NFL's week 14!

From the domestic case involving Kareem Hunt to Adrian Peterson tying  a Barry Sanders record, the NFL had it's fair share of news. Which news were the biggest?

Johnell Pannell gives you an inside look on his hottest takes from week 13.

The Texans are legit. The Browns win their first road game since ... whatever. Cool stories, but which stories were HOT? Find out in Sean Alcide's week 12 recap.

The NFL's Wild Card Weekend was ... wild. Can the Divisional Weekend top it? We think so. Johnell Pannell gives you some storylines to look forward to ahead of Championship Weekend.

Johnell Pannell and Sean Alcide make their NFL Postseason Predictions. Who will win on Wild Card Weekend? Who will face off in the Super Bowl? Click below to see their predictions.

With top NFL prospects casually opting out to prepapre for the NFL draft, are NCAAF bowl games now as meaningless as ever? Jay Holt makes that exact case.

The Washington Redskins are laying their playoff hopes in the hands on Mark Sanchez instead of bringing in Colin Kaepernick. Sean Alcide tells you why that's an embarrassment for the team, as well as the league.

Baseball continues to dip in fandom, and with Machado and Harper still unsigned, more problems arise for the sport. Sean Alcide explains:

Amidst the Anthony Davis trade request, Johnell Pannell dialogues about the new generation of athletes taking back the control over their careers.

Kyrie Irving has assisted LeBron James plenty in their stint together with the Cleveland Cavaliers, but he may have just delivered the biggest one yet.

Sean Alcide explains his theory.

The Antonio Brown Sweepstakes: Who's going to make a play on AB's out route? Jay Holt breaks down some viable options

"It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out there's clearly a standard African American figures/athletes are held to that's far different from that of Caucasians."

Esther Alexis brings you distinguished chatter on the "Body of An Extravert" podcast on a biweekly basis, now available on all digital platforms.

Sean Alcide recaps the good, the bad and much more from Day 1 of Giants' training camp in East Rutherford, NJ. #Sports

Does major league baseball need more than just the All-Star game? Johnell Pannell says yes, and makes a compelling proposal.