Author: Aria Gerson, USA TODAY

On June 17, 1994, the police pursuit of OJ Simpson overshadowed all other sports events of the day, including the NBA Finals, and the World Cup.

In a shortened MLB draft, college players were in high demand, Puerto Rican players were left out and several players came with a pedigree.

Hornets players Nic Batum and Bismack Biyombo want to use NBA platform to “raise our voice for those who can’t be heard.”

The NCAA allowed teams to have larger rosters and more players on scholarship for the 2021 season because of COVID-19 and a shortened draft.

At a time when the pandemic and incidents of racial inequality have brought more stress to peoples’ lives, two groups have given runners solace.