In honor of Black History Month, we are honoring 29 trailblazing athletes who shaped the professional sports world, broke barriers and left an indelible mark on the culture.

Virginia native Earl Lloyd became the first African American to in the NBA when he stepped on the hardwood for the Washington Capitols on October 31st, 1950. The game helped open doors for many ...

Lloyd Howell is quick to declare the sentiment of NFL players when the topic is broached – and like repeatedly – about an 18-game season. They hate the idea. “The majority of the guys I’ve ...