Famous Black athletes span all sports, from football and basketball to tennis and gymnastics. This article focuses on 10 whose excellence made them household names and changed their sports forever.

We’ve checked out the International Olympic Committee and major media outlets to bring you our picks for the most famous athletes who grabbed the world spotlight with their jaw-dropping ...

Great athletes have been born all across America. Serena Williams may have gotten her start on tennis courts in Compton, but she was born in Michigan. Take a look below and see the most famous ...

What kind of sports achievement does it take to make history? Famous Black athletes make sports history by playing a key role in winning a championship, breaking a record, or being the first to ...