NFL players take a knee, raise fists during national anthem
Several player demonstrations took place during the preseason games after the NFL said it will not discipline players for protests. source
UMD players and parents break their silence about ‘toxic’ football program
The university accepted “legal and moral responsibility” for mistakes made involving the death of freshman Jordan McNair. source
Thai soccer players and coach together again after cave rescue with a new message
The 12 boys and their coach who were stuck in a cave due to flooding in Thailand shared a new message to the world. source
Tennis association apologizes in female player’s shirt flap
Alize Cornet, who got a code violation for removing her shirt to flip it around, said her biggest fear was getting fined. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF ‘WORLD NEWS TONIGHT’:…
NFL players take notice of high school linebacker
West Salem High School Titans’ linebacker Alex Hurlburt made a significant impression among NFL players after he tackled his way through a defensive line and the quarterback. source
High school football players indicted for rape in alleged broom attack: Officials
The teens, who were charged as adults, could face up to life in prison over their alleged involvement. source
NFL pledges to stop using ‘race norming’ in injury settlements
USA Today columnist and ABC News contributor Christine Brennan explains the significance of the NFL’s announcement and what it means for settlements for retired Black players. ABC News Live Prime,…
NFL wives band together in fight against league’s concussion payout protocol | Nightline
The women advocated against race-norming, which they say discriminated against Black former players and is used to determine former players eligible for payouts as part of NFL concussion settlements. STORY:…
Teen asks former coach to adopt her | WNT
Alabama youth coach Daniel Donaldson and his family offered to foster one of his players who had a difficult foster care experience. After 524 days, the teen asked the family…
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: NBA players refusing vaccines ‘very irresponsible’
ABC News’ Phil Lipof speaks with NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on the need for athletes to get vaccinated, and using their platform to promote saving lives, especially in the Black…