The 1968 Olympics are known today as one of the most overtly political sporting events in history. This is in part due to the actions of Dr. John Carlos. His Black Power salute was at once a gesture of defiance, frustration and solidarity. The

John Wallace

May 14th, 2017 21m 27s

John Wallace is an undisputed Syracuse legend. After a stellar high school career, the Rochester, N.Y., native stayed close to home for college. As a senior in 1996 he helped lead the Orange on a memorable upset run to a runner-up finish in the

Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf

May 13th, 2017 25m 30s

Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf was known as a sharpshooter during his NBA career. His accuracy from behind both the free throw and three-point lines was legendary. But his career was suddenly derailed when his refusal to stand for the national anthem becam

Bill Laimbeer

May 12th, 2017 26m 36s

To call Bill Laimbeer polarizing would be an understatement. While playing for the Detroit Pistons in the 1980s and ’90s, Laimbeer was known as an enforcer — a player who was willing to go the extra mile for victory, even if it sometimes meant

Kenny Anderson

May 11th, 2017 28m 17s

New York playground legend Kenny Anderson was the definition of basketball prodigy — college scouts began recruiting him when he was in the sixth grade. Drafted by the New Jersey Nets in 1991 when he was only 20, his talent shone on the court,

Chamique Holdsclaw

May 10th, 2017 25m 5s

Chamique Holdsclaw is basketball royalty, but uneasy lies the head that wears a crown. The three-time NCAA champion was selected first in the 1999 WNBA draft, but within a few years her off-court problems began to overshadow her play. In 2004,

Keyon Dooling

May 9th, 2017 27m 14s

In 2012 Keyon Dooling lost everything. The 11-year NBA veteran had just re-signed with the Boston Celtics when a chance encounter with a stranger suddenly sent his world spiraling out of control. In a matter of a few weeks the man with a reputa

Charles Oakley

May 8th, 2017 30m 4s

Charles Oakley built his reputation on consistency. Known for his gritty style and hard-nosed sensibility, Oakley became one of the most beloved players in the history of the New York Knicks. Now that the dust has settled on the well-publicized