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Branson Wright

Branson Wright is a freelance sports writer based in Cleveland

February 2026

  • Milan Cortina Olympics Ice HockeyUnited States' Laila Edwards (10) poses after United States' women's ice hockey team was presented with the gold medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

    ‘This city shows up’: Cleveland Heights celebrates Laila Edwards’s historic Olympic gold

    The 22-year-old became the first Black woman to win an Olympic hockey title with the US on Thursday. Those she grew up alongside couldn’t hide their delight

January 2026

  • Los Angeles Lakers v Cleveland CavaliersCLEVELAND, OHIO - JANUARY 28: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on January 28, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Lakers 129-99. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

    ‘I’m battling Father Time’: LeBron James reflective and tearful in possible Cleveland farewell

    The future Hall of Famer was given a warm welcome against the team where he began his career. But Wednesday’s game felt particularly poignant

November 2025

  • San Antonio Spurs v Chicago BullsCHICAGO, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 10: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs arrives at the United Center before a game against the Chicago Bulls on November 10, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images)

    The NBA’s dress code was seen as policing Black culture. Instead it inspired a fashion revolution

    Twenty years after the league introduced its controversial policy, many players see it as helping them develop self-expression