Author: Mike Freeman, USA TODAY

The Rockies say a fan wasn’t using a racial slur during game against the Marlins. The story shows how we hear different things in a divided nation.

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.

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

The NFL fined the WFT $10 million for a culture full of bullying, intimidation and sexual harassment. But the punishment isn’t enough. Not even close.

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.

Simone Biles’ Glamour shows both her star power and grace. It was shot by a Black woman who wanted to show that patriotism has many different faces.

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.

The NFL announced it is ending the practice of race-norming, but the league also needs to apologize to its Black players who were affected by it.