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DON’T WANNA BE LIKE MIKE

My parents never told me not to worship and idolize professional athletes.

DON’T BE AFRAID OF THE BLACK GIRL:
SERENA WILLIAMS

What happened Saturday during the women’s semifinal at the United States Open between Serena Williams and Kim Clijsters is just another example of how Black women are still seen as threatening and hostile.

KEEPING YOUR SPIRITUAL TANK FULL WHEN YOU’RE RUNNING ON EMPTY

I know your works. See, I have set before you and open door, and no one can shut it.

THE QUEST FOR DOMINANCE:
GOLIATH HAS FEELINGS TOO

The biblical story of David VS Goliath is often preached and used in sports circles. The story is usually told from the perspective of the underdog overcoming impossible odds, but I often wonder how the story would differ if told from Goliath’s experience. Recently an old high school friend called to inform me that a former high school basketball legend had just passed.

My Three Most-Asked Questions

Hello UTC,
I thought I’d jot down answers to the three questions I get asked the most as an Olympic gold medalist. I get one or all of these at these once a day. Here it goes…
WHAT’S UP WITH STEROIDS IN SPORTS?
My sport has been plagued with a lot of drug scandals lately. People using steroids, [...]

SPRING CLEANING AND UNSUNG HEROS

The spring season is finally upon us, time to put away the winter coat, stock up on the antihistamines, open the windows for some much needed fresh air, watch a few baseball and softball games and reflect on my progress toward those New Years’ resolutions.

SPRING IS IN THE AIR

It’s 12:45pm on a wonderfully sunny March day in Phoenix as I hand my ticket to the gate attendant and enter the ballpark. I should say re-enter. I’ve actually been at the ballpark since about 9am when my cousin scooped me up from the airport and we rolled over to his office.

MARCHING TO YOUR DESTINY

March Madness is that time of year when thousands of avid and casual fans are watching each game with the intense focus that serious investors exhibit when watching the ticker symbols scroll across.

DISCOVER THE RAINBOW AFTER THE STORM

Like many of you I receive my fair share of those chain emails that flood my inbox. You know the ones, if you pray this and that you will experience days of blessing, however if you don’t forward the email to all of the special people in your life, you will be cursed.

BARACK’S BRUSH-OFF

Well it’s been a couple of weeks since the inauguration of the nation’s first African-American president and there are blatant signs of rebellious behavior by those who opposed his presidency. I’m referencing the unashamed disrespect in something as simple as addressing Barack Obama with the proper respect due. A few prominent media personalities refuse to [...]

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