Sports

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 )

Kaepernick Has New Deal With Nike Though He’s Not in NFL

ROB MAADDI / The Associated Press Sep 3, 2018 Nike reportedly will feature the athlete and civil rights figure in billboard, TV and online ads, create a Kaepernick apparel line and contribute to his charity. The deal is said to put the ex-quarterback in the top bracket of NFL players with Nike. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

For the First Time Since the 1950s War, This Gold Belongs to Korea

JOHN PYE / The Associated Press Aug 26, 2018 At the 2018 Asian Games, Korea—the name for the joint teams that are entered in rowing, canoeing and women’s basketball—is awarded the highest honor in the 500-meter dragon boat final. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Militarization of Sports and the Redefinition of Patriotism

William J. Astore / TomDispatch Aug 20, 2018 Since 9/11, sports and the military have become increasingly fused in this country. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )