racism in sports

Duke Volleyball Player Criticizes BYU Coaches, Officials For Slow Response To Racial Slurs During Match

BYU said it banned the fan who allegedly hurled the N-word at Rachel Richardson.
08/29/2022
Scottie Pippen on BET Buzz 2021

Scottie Pippen Calls Michael Jordan 'Condescending' In New Book

His memoir ‘Unguarded’ drops on Nov. 9.
11/03/2021

White Utah Jazz Fan Accused Of Shouting Racial Taunt At Russell Westbrook Once Tweeted, 'Come At Me N****r Boy'

The NBA player said the fan shouted a racist remark.
03/12/2019

Pennsylvania Fire Chief Called Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin A 'No Good N****r'

Paul Smith issued an apology after much backlash.
09/26/2017

This Soccer Player Walked Off the Field After a Crowd Made Monkey Noises at Him

Sulley Muntari talks giving a shirt to a kid making slurs.
05/01/2017

Watch: Colin Kaepernick Joined This Oakland High School Football Team's Silent Protest

Gave a speech in locker room, then kneeled on field.
09/25/2016
Serena Williams Wimbeldon Champions Dinner London

The Serena Williams Body Image Debate

New York Times blasted for post about her "muscular frame."
07/12/2015
Answer Session - Actor Laz Alonso gets interviewed backstage by Taj Rani of BET.com. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET) 

Laz Alonso Retracts Tweet Supporting Donald Sterling

Actor "made a mistake" speaking without all the facts.
04/29/2014

Mark Cuban Blasts Donald Sterling, But Not in Favor of Booting Him

Mavs' owner says forcing Sterling out is "a slippery slope."
04/29/2014

Donald Sterling Scheduled to Receive NAACP Award Amid Racism Controversy

Clippers owner says racist rant "doesn't reflect his views."
04/27/2014