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NFL pledges $250 million for social justice initiatives to address 'systemic racism'

The NFL, which has raised $44 million in donations through its Inspire Change programme, announced the additional $206 million commitment on Thursday.

'I’m vocal because I believe in the movement': Naomi Osaka in no mood to back down on support for Black Lives Matter

Naomi Osaka, the world’s highest paid sportswoman, says the voices of prominent athletes can be more influential than those of politicians and is determined that hers will be heard on the subject of racial injustice.

IOC confirms that its ban on protests remains after several sports federations allow athletes to show dissent: Report

IOC has confirmed that athletes are still banned from protesting at the Games after several sports moved to allow protests in the wake of George Floyd’s death in police custody.

United States' Major League Soccer reiterates support for protests during national anthem

Major League Soccer said on Tuesday it would make no changes to its longstanding policy of supporting peaceful protests by players or staff during the pre-game playing of the US national anthem.

'We were wrong': NFL commissioner Roger Goodell regrets stance on player protests, condemns racism

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said the league made mistakes in not listening to players, in a video on Friday denouncing racism in the United States amid widespread protests over police brutality against black people.

George Floyd killing: NFL demands 'urgent need for action'; Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka, Weston McKennie voice protest

George Floyd's death and the ensuing protests have prompted many sports figures — including athletes, coaches and league officials -- to speak out in recent days.

First night of NFL draft draws record 15.6 million viewers, shattering record set six years ago

The NFL draft was the first live US sporting event since the coronavirus pandemic. The draft originally was to be held in Las Vegas but is taking place virtually.

Colin Kaepernick, Eric Reid reach confidential settlement with NFL over collusion grievance against league

With a public hearing looming and the threat of owners facing depositions, the NFL settled collusion cases brought by Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid.

NFL owners approve new policy which will impose fines on players if they kneel during the National Anthem

NFL owners agreed a new policy on Wednesday that players must stand during the National Anthem or incur fines for their clubs, unless they stay in the locker room.

NFL, NBA players dissenting against Donald Trump a step towards dialogue, perhaps even social change

The divisiveness wrought by the Trump administration has led to a political awakening of sportspersons arguably not seen since the days of the Black Power movement.