The Washington Commanders discarded their racist nickname three years ago for a reason. But the new ownership group is using it again. It’s wrong.
Author: Mike Freeman, USA TODAY
After 2023 World Cup loss, self-proclaimed patriots show hate for an American team
When the U.S. women lost to Sweden in the 2023 World Cup, it led to cheers from the right. The so-called patriots rooted against an American team.
Boxing isn’t a place for saints. But bringing Nate Diaz to the ring a black eye for sport
Nate Diaz used a homophobic slur in a press conference before Saturday’s fight against Jake Paul. It wasn’t the first time Diaz showed his ignorance.
In powerful rebuke of hate, Jaguars’ Kevin Maxen makes history coming out as gay
Jaguars assistant coach Kevin Maxen made history when he recently came out as gay. In doing so, he rebukes the hatred aimed at the LGBTQ community.
Charles Barkley is (expletive) right, and courageous, in defending transgender community
Charles Barkley is a star and recently used that power to defend the trans community in a profane tirade. It’s one of Barkley’s finest moments.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is a shark and he pulled in a sucker named Clarence Thomas
Jerry Jones was an influencer before influencers. He’s always looked to sway the rich and powerful and he found a sucker in Clarence Thomas.
Kansas City TE Travis Kelce shows guts by doing Bud Light ad. Good for him.
Chiefs star Travis Kelce is smart and knew he’d face backlash for doing a Bud Light ad on the heels of a ridiculous controversy. But he still did it.
Ron DeSantis pushes racist tropes in latest comments about basketball and baseball players
Ron DeSantis said in an interview that basketball players are “freaks of nature” and baseball players are hard workers. This wording is an old trope.
It’s Juneteenth, and Black athletes must ask: How do we stop attacks on Black power?
Black athletes have the power to fight anti-Blackness from politicians like Ron DeSantis. They need to use it even more than they already have.
‘You can battle through things’: First woman NFL ref chronicles challenges in new book
Shannon Eastin, the NFL’s first woman game official, says in a new book she was assaulted in a hotel lobby. It happened before she joined the NFL.