Sports

The NCAA’s Shameless Exploitation of ‘Student-Athletes’

Brian Wakamo / OtherWords Mar 21, 2019 Not allowing these athletes to be paid is an extension of a broken economy, in which unions are busted and inequality reigns. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Amid the March Madness, a Call to Unionize the NCAA

Brian Wakano / OtherWords Mar 19, 2019 "Student-athletes" make billions for others while putting their own futures at risk. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Women Fight for an Even Break in Aussie Football

Kate O'Halloran / Truthdig Feb 25, 2019 Three years after the launch of their semiprofessional league in Australia, female athletes confront a backlash in the media and within the sport. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Mississippi Players Kneel in Response to Confederacy Rally

R.J. MORGAN / The Associated Press Feb 24, 2019 "This was all about the hate groups that came to our community to try spread racism and bigotry," Ole Miss basketball coach Kermit Davis says. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Frank Robinson, Baseball’s Fearsome Trailblazer, Dies at 83

DAVID GINSBURG and BEN WALKER / The Associated Press Feb 7, 2019 The Hall of Famer’s place in the sport’s history extends far beyond the batter’s box and basepaths. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Report: USOC Failed to Protect Athletes in Nassar Abuse Case

EDDIE PELLS / The Associated Press Dec 10, 2018 An independent report slams Olympic leaders and others for their delayed response to allegations against the USA Gymnastics physician. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The U.S. Olympic Committee Moves to Shut Down USA Gymnastics After Nassar Scandal

EDDIE PELLS / The Associated Press Nov 5, 2018 USOC plans to decertify the organization after a botched reorganization in the wake of the scandal involving former team doctor Larry Nassar. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Microsoft Co-Founder Paul Allen Dies at 65

PHUONG LE / The Associated Press Oct 15, 2018 After starting Microsoft with his childhood friend Bill Gates, Allen became a billionaire and philanthropist and invested in conservation, space travel and professional sports. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Woman Alleging Rape by Soccer Star Cristiano Ronaldo Files Lawsuit

Naomi LaChance / Truthdig Sep 29, 2018 Kathryn Mayorga seeks to void a previous out-of-court settlement and nondisclosure agreement from the alleged attack in 2009. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Seattle Mariners’ Felix Hernandez Becomes U.S. Citizen

The Associated Press Sep 25, 2018 A native of Venezuela, the 32-year-old pitcher passes his citizenship interview and is among 74 people from 36 countries to become naturalized U.S. citizens during a ceremony in Seattle. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

2 NFL Players Kneel for Anthem, Kaepernick Tweets His Thanks

EDDIE PELLS / The Associated Press Sep 9, 2018 No longer welcome on an NFL sideline, former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick turns to social media to make his point on the league's opening Sunday. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Colin Kaepernick Receives Powerful Letter of Support From Black Police Union

Jacob Sugarman / Truthdig Sep 6, 2018 African-American officers acknowledge they “live in two worlds,” and that they understand why the NFL star took a knee. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )