George Floyd Murder

MLS: Black footballers form coalition to fight systemic racism in communities, bring change in league

A group of black Major League Soccer players has formed a coalition to address systematic racism in their communities and bring about change within the league.

US Olympic leaders open to challenging IOC rules restricting protests at the Games

The US Olympic and Paralympic Committee is open to challenging IOC rules restricting protests at the Olympics.

Merriam Webster is redefining 'racism' after 22-yr-old Afro-American woman says current meaning isn't all-encompassing

Merriam-Webster is revising its definition of racism after a Missouri woman's emails claimed it fell short of including the systemic oppression of certain groups of people.

England manager Gareth Southgate empathises with players' stance on Black Lives Matters protests

Several of Gareth Southgate's England players, including Jadon Sancho, Raheem Sterling and Marcus Rashford, have shown their support or spoken out since the death of unarmed black man George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis on 25 May.

'Stand up to Trump!' Canada protesters shout to Justin Trudeau who kneels at anti-racism rally

Canadian protesters chanted "Stand up to Trump!" to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as he joined thousands at an anti-racism rally on Friday and took a knee alongside protesters

George Floyd murder: Boston Celtics coach Brad Stevens says empathy means more than basketball right now

As protests rage in several US cities following the death of George Floyd, Boston Celtics coach Brad Stevens believes the best way he can be helpful to his players right now is by listening to them.

George Floyd murder: USA's long history of activist athletes who refused to 'shut up and play'

As American athletes take to the streets and raise their voices on social media protesting the killing of George Floyd, a look at USA's long history of sportstars who refused to 'shut up and play'