Colin Kaepernick
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More than a game: NBA players in wildcat strike to protest racial injustice
In 1961, Bill Russell led his fellow Boston Celtics in refusing to play in an NBA game in protest of systemic racism. It happened again on Wednesday.
Looking inwards
Businesses are finding tangible ways to give back – but only because consumers demand it
The greatest show — so sit up and pay up
The Women’s World Cup was an unprecedented success. Despite the incredible entertainment and value, the women’s game still faces massive challenges
‘Bold and unapologetic’ Semenya honoured in Nike’s ‘Just Do It’ campaign
South Africa’s speed queen joins Serena Williams, Lebron James, Colin Kaepernick
Nike selects NFL ‘pariah’ Kaepernick to ‘just do it’
Colin Kaepernick staged his first silent protest during the team’s third preseason game
Kaepernick fronts Nike’s ‘Just Do It’ ad campaign
Kaepernick triggered a political firestorm after kneeling during the US national anthem in 2016 to protest racial injustice
Beyoncé, Jay-Z release joint album on marriage and identity
The album came out late on Saturday exclusively on Jay-Z’s fledgling Tidal streaming service
NFL to fine players for ‘taking a knee’
The new guidelines will see all NFL employees and players stand for the duration of the national anthem
Colin Kaeparnick files grievance claiming owners collusion
Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback who began the kneeling protest during US anthems has filed a collusion grievance against the NFL.
Blackballing Kaepernick: Fear of the black athlete
By blackballing Colin Kaepernick, NFL owners are telling all black athletes to stay silent and subservient.