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Author: Mike Freeman, USA TODAY

News

The Cleveland Indians changed their nickname, now what happens to Chiefs, Braves, Blackhawks? (And let’s talk Fighting Irish)

December 14, 2020 Mike Freeman, USA TODAY Comments Off on The Cleveland Indians changed their nickname, now what happens to Chiefs, Braves, Blackhawks? (And let’s talk Fighting Irish)

The Cleveland baseball team is dropping the Indians nickname, placing more pressure on the Chiefs, Blackhawks and Braves.

Sports

Opinion: Cleveland dropping racist nickname part of continuing social change in sports

December 14, 2020December 14, 2020 Mike Freeman, USA TODAY Comments Off on Opinion: Cleveland dropping racist nickname part of continuing social change in sports

The Cleveland baseball team plans to drop the Indians nickname, long considered racist by Native activists. It is another sign of change in sports.

Sports

Opinion: Atlanta Hawks, pairing with network of Black-owned banks, keep leading off the court

December 11, 2020 Mike Freeman, USA TODAY Comments Off on Opinion: Atlanta Hawks, pairing with network of Black-owned banks, keep leading off the court

The Hawks are doing better than perhaps any franchise in professional American sports understanding their place in the post-George Floyd universe.

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Analysis: NFL gets ‘D+’ grade for head coach hires, ‘F’ for general managers in troubling new racial report card

December 9, 2020 Mike Freeman, USA TODAY Comments Off on Analysis: NFL gets ‘D+’ grade for head coach hires, ‘F’ for general managers in troubling new racial report card

Analysis: New study gives NFL overall grade of ‘B-‘ for its racial and gender hiring practices but failing marks for some of most crucial positions.

Sports

Don’t think there are enough NFL head coaching candidates of color? Here are 20.

December 4, 2020December 4, 2020 Mike Freeman, USA TODAY Comments Off on Don’t think there are enough NFL head coaching candidates of color? Here are 20.

From the Chiefs’ Eric Bieniemy to the 49ers’ Robert Saleh, there are many coaches of color who have made strong cases to run an NFL team.

Sports

Opinion: New York City Marathon, like the NBA and NFL, undergoes its own racial reckoning

December 1, 2020 Mike Freeman, USA TODAY Comments Off on Opinion: New York City Marathon, like the NBA and NFL, undergoes its own racial reckoning

For years the New York City Marathon has ignored pleas to diversify its ranks, but now the CEO of NYRR is leaving as the sport examines its culture.

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Opinion: Five biggest takeaways from ESPN’s powerful Tiger Woods documentary

November 29, 2020 Mike Freeman, USA TODAY Comments Off on Opinion: Five biggest takeaways from ESPN’s powerful Tiger Woods documentary

The five biggest takeaways from ESPN’s riveting Tiger Woods documentary that explores his racial evolution, and ours.

Sports

ESPN’s Tiger Woods documentary will explore golf star’s racial journey from childhood until now

November 27, 2020 Mike Freeman, USA TODAY Comments Off on ESPN’s Tiger Woods documentary will explore golf star’s racial journey from childhood until now

ESPN’s Tiger Woods documentary, which airs on Nov. 29 at 7 p.m. ET, tackles the complexity of Woods, golf and race, and does so with skill.

Sports

Will Cam Newton’s race become an issue in Boston if the Patriots don’t win?

November 24, 2020 Mike Freeman, USA TODAY Comments Off on Will Cam Newton’s race become an issue in Boston if the Patriots don’t win?

If Cam Newton’s tenure in New England falters, will Patriots fans see Newton as solely a failed quarterback, or a failed Black quarterback?

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