Author Archives: Deron Snyder
Brittney Griner, the WNBA and the NBA pay disparity, explained
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By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) Brittney Griner will be home for Christmas, the best gift imaginable for her wife and loved ones. Griner’s release from a Russian penal colony was high on many wish lists, including fans who … Continue reading
Nonprofit hosts tournament to throw blows in the fight against racism
By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) Few basketball coaches can rival “Coach K” in wild success and immense popularity. Before he retired last season, Mike Krzyzewski led Duke University to five national titles and led Team USA to three … Continue reading
‘Kaepernick & America’ shows unlikely path to a knee etched in history
By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) While scrolling through social media recently, I came across a post that led to a spontaneous decision. I was seated at Howard University hours later, enjoying a screening and discussion of “Kaepernick & … Continue reading
Deion Sanders is not a sellout for going to Colorado
By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) I never thought Deion Sanders would remain at Jackson State long-term and continue to illuminate HBCUs with his personal shine. I never thought he would stay content below the top level of college … Continue reading
Kyrie Irving isn’t as smart as he thinks
By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) When Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving sat down for a media session Saturday night, days after posting a link to an antisemitic film, he knew the questions were coming because he’s smart. He … Continue reading
‘Prime Time’ effect is real, but HBCU glory days aren’t returning
By DERON SNYDER (as published by FanBuzz) Deion Sanders arguably has the most fitting nickname ever for a star athlete. He actually has a case for the top two. Whichever moniker you prefer – “Prime Time” or “Neon Deion” – … Continue reading
Athletes with common sense have no business with Ye and AB
By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) I’m all for athlete empowerment, for players gaining power in their relationship with management and broadening personal goals beyond sports to business. From media and fashion to vineyards and fast food, athletes can … Continue reading
Bubba Wallace’s suspension another lesson in a season full of them
By DERON SNYDER (as published by Andscape) All in all, Bubba Wallace’s 2022 NASCAR season was winding down pretty well before his suspension Tuesday. In July, he drove his #23 McDonald’s Toyota Camry around Chicago to promote NASCAR’s inaugural street race … Continue reading
Beware of coaches like Tommy Tuberville
By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) Tommy Tuberville spent 21 seasons as a college football head coach – primarily in the deep South – before Alabamans elected him to the U.S. Senate in 2020. He likely visited hundreds of … Continue reading
Who is SWAC? The answer is obvious
By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) Twenty-six years ago, Nike unveiled a brilliant ad with dozens of multi-hued, multicultural boys and girls. They were pictured playing golf or carrying clubs, filmed on golf courses and city streets, looking into … Continue reading
