The wives and partners of former NFL players are fighting the use of race-norming in the concussion settlement. “Racism is always economic,” says one.
Author: Mike Freeman, USA TODAY
Opinion: Real cancel culture isn’t moving MLB All-Star Game, it’s the erasing of Black lives
Cancel culture isn’t the moving of MLB All-Star Game. Cancel culture is actually the erasing of Black Lives as Doc Rivers reminds us all.
Opinion: The gutless Atlanta Braves put themselves on the wrong side of history
Commissioner Rob Manfred pulled this year’s All-Star Game from Atlanta following a bevy of voter suppression laws. The Braves, in response, whiffed.
As George Floyd trial begins, Chris Paul and Richard Sherman remember how sports world unified
As George Floyd trial begins, Chris Paul remembers how Floyd’s tragic death unified the NBA and WNBA, and the sports world overall.
Opinion: Dave Chappelle perfectly sums up hypocrisy of Colin Kaepernick critics
In a new video, Dave Chappelle perfectly sums up the hypocrisy of Colin Kaepernick critics following the Capitol riots.
Opinion: Super Bowl champion Martellus Bennett reveals dark but important thoughts about NFL life
Martellus Bennett’s thoughts about playing in the NFL and life after the NFL are dark but vital to understand the reality players face.
Opinion: It will take an Oprah to correct the NFL’s head-coaching wrongs
If the NFL wants more Black head coaches, it will likely need more Black owners. Diversity among its ownership ranks would change everything.
Opinion: Meek Mill, Jay-Z and other big names in sports fight for criminal justice reform
A criminal justice reform organization, led by Meek Mill and several sports owners, is trying to change America’s draconian probation system.
Opinion: Detroit Lions new coach Dan Campbell, unlike Eric Bieniemy, has luxury of being a meathead
New Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell had a wild introductory press conference. It’s unlikely a Black coach could act that way.
Opinion: Sarah Thomas earning Super Bowl officiating bid is a crucial moment in sports history
Sarah Thomas made history as the first female Super Bowl game official. But her appointment is more important than many understand.