Author: Mike Freeman, USA TODAY

Whether it’s a Packers WR making a racist gesture or disgusting remarks toward Shohei Ohtani, sports is seeing more incidents of anti-Asian hate.

Deion Sanders bolted SWAC Media Day, angry over not being called “Mr. Sanders.” But his action was about more than that. It was a ploy. A smart one.

Naomi Osaka’s Twitter spat with prominent right-wing figures, like Megyn Kelly, shows the tennis star is on the right path and protecting herself.

Three Black English soccer players faced racist online abuse after the Euro 2020 final against Italy. UK culture, not Twitter, is driving it.

Sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson’s positive marijuana test was one example last week of the anti-Blackness that is prevalent in sports.

Thanks to late owner Al Davis, the Raiders have been among the best NFL examples of diversity. So it’s no surprise Carl Nassib made history with team.

Raiders’ Carl Nassib is the first openly gay NFL player. His bravery is important not just because of history, but because his actions may save lives.

The NFL celebrates Juneteenth but the league should do is use this day to reflect on why it used race-norming against its Black players.

Lawyer Chris Seeger recently apologized for role in NFL’s race-norming. But he isn’t the problem. He’s fighting for players. The problem is the NFL.