As the effects of the overturning of Roe v. Wade ripple throughout the nation, notable professional athletes and teams speak out while many remain silent. There’s an intersection between social justice and sports not because people are changing, but because platforms are. In 1969, Olympic gold medalist Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their fists
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NBA and NFL athletes used their platform to pressure Oklahoma governor Kevin Stitt to commute the sentence of Julius Jones hours before his execution. Athlete activism has seen an uptick in recent years, with countless athletes sharing their perspectives directly with fans. Professional athletes possess unparalleled platforms, as heroes to millions of adoring sports fans
LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, Los Angeles Lakers. (Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports) Odell Beckham Jr.’s dad posts video blaming Baker Mayfield for son’s lack of production by Braulio Perez LeBron James is hoping Odell Beckham Jr. can be freed from the Cleveland Browns. LeBron James is well aware that Odell Beckham Jr.’s tenure has not gone
Count LeBron James among the fans of the 75th-anniversary uniforms for the Cleveland Browns. It’s the 75th anniversary season for the Cleveland Browns and to mark the occasion, the team will wear new uniforms. The Browns unveiled the new look with quarterback Baker Mayfield among the players modeling the new uniforms on social media. The
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