By Sports Capital Journalism Program Staff | @SportsCapJour
The Oklahoman’s Berry Tramel, speaks with Amelia Molitor, who refused to quit Oklahoma after she was punched by Sooner running back Joe Mixon.
A former volleyball player breaks her silence three decades after alleged abuse by her youth coach. Story by the NY Daily News’ Michael O’Keeffe and Christian Red.
Fox Sports’ Sam Gardner details Eric Griffin’s attempted murder charges and how the NBA prospect has been shunned by teams even though all charges were dropped and he was exonerated.
SI’s Greg Bishop details former NFL running back Ricky Williams’ future plans for the marijuana industry.
Former MLB outfielder Gary Sheffield wrote a fantastic piece at The Players’ Tribune about what drove him during his upbringing, playing career and time as an agent.
Jenny Vrentas, of The MMQB, spent a day with Jacksonville Jaguars defensive lineman Jared Odrick, who spends his offseason in Canada using unique training methods.
Dana Hunsinger Benbow, of The Indianapolis Star, profiles Indy runner Noah Droddy, who crashed the 10,000-meter Olympic trials and earned a spot on the Olympic roster.
Bleacher Reports’ Danny Knobler looks back at the career of Dontrelle Willis and how the former World Series champion pitcher has maintained his good nature and positive outlook.
The New York Times’ Wayne Epps Jr. writes on why baseball teams still use hand signals in today’s high-tech world.
Former Olympic gold medalist diver Greg Louganis writes about what it was like being an HIV-positive, closeted Olympian in the 1980s.
New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony writes at The Guardian that the time is now for athletes to take a stand in the struggle for justice.
Vice Sports’ Mike Piellucci put together a rich, in-depth oral history of Bryce Harper’s record-setting season at College of Southern Nevada.
Before running for U.S. president as a Republican, Donald Trump owned a USFL team in a league that ultimately failed. Story by The MMQB’s Tim Rohan.
The forgotten art of the victory speech in golf. Column by The Associated Press’ Doug Ferguson.
The Atlantic’s Matt Vasilogrambos on a trend in teams supporting expressions of activism by their professional athletes.
The Washington Post’s Will Hobson and Cindy Boren on the new court documents that suggest others at Penn State knew of Jerry Sandusky abuse.
Golf Digest’s Shane Ryan opines that Rory McIlroy is correct in saying it’s not his job to grow the sport of golf.
Jay Caspian Kang writes at The New York Times Magazine about the dark side of American soccer culture.
How come Muhammad Ali never legally changed his name from Cassius Clay? USA Today’s Josh Peter has the story.
Vice Sports’ Aaron Gordon writs an alternative reality about how the upcoming Chicago Olympics are screwed because of violence, corruption and health risks.
San Antonio Spurs big man Tim Duncan retires, as one would expect, quietly and with little fanfare. Story by SI’s Jack McCallum.
