Author: Mike Freeman, USA TODAY

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson doesn’t just have respect for Jackie Robinson, but understands just what Robinson means to Black people.

These are the 10 worst fan bases in sports. Take a bow. You’re the best of the awful. We’d have an awards ceremony but Miami Heat fans would miss it.

Former Bears scout Chris Prescott described second-round pick Jaquan Brisker as “poor, hungry and desperate.” His words show how cruel NFL remains.

Sage Steele sued ESPN claiming violation of free speech rights. Steele is part of a Grievance Industry where the powerful think they’re victims.

The disgraceful remarks about Dwayne Haskins from Hall of Fame executive Gil Brandt are reminders that the NFL has long dehumanized its players.

A Kentucky bill banning transgendered girls and women from playing on sports teams was vetoed. It was a rare piece of good news in a sea of hate.

Chris Rock’s joke about Jada Pinkett Smith was cruel. Will Smith’s violent response was worse. It showed an uncomfortable truth about violence.

Supreme Court Justice nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson has faced blistering racism with calm and grace. So, too, did the legendary Jackie Robinson.

Native women for decades fought to change the racist Washington football team nickname. They were successful but their story has been barely told.

Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy was again passed over for an NFL head-coaching job. Despite a massive amount of coaching news, he shouldn’t be forgotten.