Senior writer ESPN's @Andscape. Director (Eight on Eight // On & Coppin both streaming on ESPN+). Proud dad of an Oscar winning/Emmy nominated producer.
Malcolm X was assassinated 55 years ago today. On the anniversary of his death, here's the untold story of the inmate who helped shape his future. To Malcolm, he was Bimbi. To me, he was Uncle Elton. Story on the link: https://t.co/CFzoDGrXcv
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Nice read from @Jerrybembry on Jason Crowe Jr
"This is home. And when we come back 20, 30 years from now with our kids, I hope people remember me, remember this team and remember the journey.”
Local HS hoops!
When you're a high school that doesn't have an electronic possession arrow at its basketball game? You improvise. At a game I went to recently, the school used a screwdriver!
Good read on a north Texas high school bball game from @Jerrybembry: Viral Texas basketball state tournament game-winning shot changes Tyler Hastings' life https://t.co/tQg6waf2Sw
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"My dad told me I probably wasn’t going to play if I came here. But I wanted to be a part of this.” - Tyler Hastings, a little used guard for nationally ranked North Crowley (TX), whose clutch shot sent his team to the state title game. https://t.co/EIWvgMGlmd
Vanderbilt MLK Civil Rights Tour an important tradition for student-athletes, administrators https://t.co/e7X3yBjsAS
ESPN @andscape's @Jerrybembry on our annual civil rights tour - terrific stuff!
Spent a week with the @Lions while working on this piece about defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard. When you’re in their building for a stretch, it’s easy to understand how Dan Campbell turned it all around. https://t.co/ljs67L2j7i
Charlie Hicks ate his lunch and dinner at the Shrimp Basket in Pensacola, Florida, every day for 10 years. When he suddenly stopped showing up, the chef went looking for him – ultimately saving his life. @SteveHartmanCBS is On the Road.
Spoke to Jarred Shaw, who had his court hearing Wednesday after spending five months in jail in Indonesia for possession of THC-laced gummies. Indonesia has the most severe drug laws in the world. The biggest punishment: death by firing squad. Story: https://t.co/anDybEHUpL