Friday Five: June 28, 2019
Frances Tiafoe: The story behind tennis’s unlikely hero — The Undefeated, Jerry Bembry
“He was the son of a tennis center custodian, wearing hand-me-downs while the kids in his orbit arrived at the JTCC in chauffeur-driven Rolls-Royces.”
Beal provides unforgettable experience for students at NBA Awards — NBA.com, Zach Rosen
“I try to explain to everybody that being around the school and being around the kids, that has a big impact on me even more than me impacting them. It changes my whole perspective on life, on how I treat people, how I interact.”
McKeesport’s Swin Cash on her way to shattering status quo — The Post Gazette, Ron Cook
“Sports are even better when deserving women and people of color get some of the big jobs.”
The Eagles’ autism research grants are a new approach to sports philanthropy — Philadelphia Magazine, David Murrell
“The Eagles made autism research a pillar of its philanthropy last year, and raised $2.5 million in funds at its inaugural fundraising event.”
Darius Slay spent the weekend being an awesome dude — SBNation, Jeremy Reisman
“It’s these kind of gestures that make Darius Slay such a popular figure in Detroit.”
