Sports sections often criticize lack of diversity in leagues like the NFL. But a report shows media entities need to get their own house in order.
Author: Mike Freeman, USA TODAY
Opinion: Dumb NFL taunting rule, which hurts the sport, is really about control of Black bodies
The NFL’s taunting rule is ineffective, silly and bad for the sport. It’s also something else: The NFL’s latest attempt to control its Black players.
COVID-19 vaccine expert not as concerned about full stadiums as people not getting shots
Vaccine expert Kizzmekia Corbett helped create the Moderna vaccine. She has since spoken to college and pro athletes about COVID and vaccines.
Opinion: Herschel Walker can’t win Georgia Senate seat because of football ties, but he can win
Herschel Walker is running for Senate in Georgia. In a normal world, he’d have no shot. But in this divided country, he has a fighting chance.
Opinion: Simone Biles did the right thing at Olympics; she’s allowed to protect herself
In Simone Biles’ comments after withdrawing from Olympic event, you hear her grapple, like many people, with dilemma mental health challenges present.
Opinion: Carl Nassib’s coming out doesn’t just make history. Raiders DL could save lives
Raiders’ Carl Nassib is the first openly gay NFL player. His bravery is important not just because of history, but because his actions may save lives.
Opinion: Lawyer Chris Seeger wants to right the NFL’s despicable race-norming wrong
Lawyer Chris Seeger recently apologized for role in NFL’s race-norming. But he isn’t the problem. He’s fighting for players. The problem is the NFL.
Opinion: Showtime documentary shows Sugar Ray Leonard, Roberto Duran, Thomas Hearns and Marvin Hagler as true ‘Kings’
A Showtime documentary called The Kings explores one of the greatest eras of boxing in the 1980s.
Opinion: Racist remark against Asian American ex-player shows some NFL teams still don’t get it
Former NFL player Eugene Chung wants to coach. A racist remark made to him shows just how far NFL teams have to go when it comes to issues of race.
Opinion: New Nielsen poll offers hope that we’ll ‘see the end of Native mascots’
A new Nielsen poll shows younger people are understanding the use of Natives as mascots is wrong. It’s a positive sign their use could soon end.