'It's not right': Players want more done from NHL in fight against systemic racism
For too long, Matt Dumba felt he was on his own dealing with racial taunts directed at him as a youngster growing up in Saskatchewan.
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Players want NHL to increase diversity, anti-racism efforts
For too long, Matt Dumba felt he was on his own dealing with racial taunts directed at him as a youngster growing up in Saskatchewan.
'This team is different' - Thierry Henry impressed by Arsenal's fast start but concerned by Europa League
Thierry Henry says he currently has more faith in his former club Arsenal than he has for a long time, although the Gunners great is concerned about the impact of a tiring Europa League campaign. Mikel Arteta’s side have got off to a flying start this season and sit top of the Premier League table after the first six rounds. Ad They won their opening five games in a row before finally coming unstuck against Manchester United last weekend, when they were beaten 3-1 at Old Trafford.
EFL wants Government to hold social media companies to account over online abuse
The English Football League will challenge the new Prime Minister to ensure the Government holds social media companies to account over online abuse.
NBA to pause on election day to encourage US fans to vote
The NBA will be off on election day. The league’s schedule for the coming season will have all 30 teams playing on 7 November, the night before the US midterm elections. The NBA is hoping teams use that night as an opportunity to encourage fans to vote, as well as amplifying the need for civic engagement.
NBA not playing games on Election Day to promote US voter participation
The NBA on Tuesday said it would not schedule any basketball games on November 8, Election Day in the US, when Americans will head to the polls for the 2022 midterms.
Wilson, Antonio support move to limit 'taking the knee'
Newcastle United striker Callum Wilson and West Ham United forward Michail Antonio backed the Premier League's decision for teams to limit their pre-match anti-racism gesture of "taking the knee" to only some significant games this season.
Teams cannot stop taking the knee, says Palace boss Vieira
Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira said Premier League teams should not stop "taking the knee", after club captains decided to limit the pre-match anti-racism gesture to only some significant matches from the new season.