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About the Author

Shaun Powell has been a sports columnist at Newsday in New York since 1993. Prior to that, Powell had a similar role for newspapers in St. Louis, Dallas, and Miami. Through his career he’s covered every major sporting event, including the Olympics, Super Bowl, Masters, World Series, NBA Finals, Wimbledon, and Final Four.

Powell’s work has garnered awards from the Associated Press and the National Association of Black Journalists, and he is former president of the Professional Basketball Writers Association. A highly sought after commentator on sports issues, figures, and events, Powell is a frequent guest on national and local radio and television programs.

Powell resides in Montclair, New Jersey, with his wife, Terry, and daughter, Victoria.