Tag: sports
Trevor Project CEO on Carl Nassib: ‘Representation really does matter’
Trevor Project CEO and Executive Director Amit Paley reacts to NFL player Carl Nassib coming out as gay and its significance for LGBTQ youth. ABC…
NCAA poised to enter new era for college sports with NIL policy
ESPN’s Desmond Howard breaks down what the change could mean for schools and student-athletes. The Breakdown, Weekdays at 3 PM EST on ABC News Live…
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Building ‘a bridge of understanding’ key to activism
The NBA legend discusses the NBA’s inaugural Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award given to Carmelo Anthony, and his own history of social justice activism….
Sha’Carri Richardson’s sidelining ignites debate over marijuana rules | Nightline
Richardson is the fastest woman in the U.S. but won’t compete in next month’s Tokyo Olympics after testing positive for marijuana use, which she says…
Debate over marijuana in sports grows amid Sha’Carri Richardson controversy
Activists are calling for change after Richardson was left off the U.S. Olympic team due to a positive drug test. source
England soccer team coming home to play Italy in Euro 2020 final
ABC News’ Maggie Rulli reports on the excitement as the English national soccer team prepares to play in a major championship final for the first…
WWE’s Most Wanted Treasures: Ric Flair’s Butterfly Robe FOUND After 25 Years | A&E
Ric Flair’s famous butterfly robe is found after 25 years in this clip from WWE’s Most Wanted Treasures. Stay up to date on all of…
England’s European championship loss exposes deeply rooted racism | Nightline
Three young Black English athletes were tasked with taking the last three penalty kicks in the neck-and-neck final against Italy. When they failed, they were…
American tennis star Coco Gauff tests positive for COVID-19
Coco Gauff joins a growing number of athletes that will not be permitted to compete in the Tokyo Olympics due to COVID-19. #ABC #ABCNews #WorldNewsTonight…
How COVID-19 and lagging vaccination rates could impact fall sports
Student athletes speak out about their concerns and a Texas football coach discusses the challenges of the pandemic. source
NFLPA pushes players to get vaccinated
But Players’ Association Vice President Benjamin Watson also said the NFLPA will stand behind players 100% if they choose not to get vaccinated. #WorldNewsTonight #NFL…
Team USA reaches medal podium
America’s first gold medal was awarded to swimmer Chase Kalisz. #WorldNewsTonight #Olympics #Tokyo #Sports #Athletes #GoldMedal #ChaseKalisz source
Simone Biles helps open the door to a new culture in sports
Biles is the world champion of one of the most physically and mentally demanding sports in the world. Her withdrawal at the Olympics shows that…
US women’s soccer beats Netherlands on penalty kicks, advance to Olympic semi-final
Plus, U.S. swimmers stir controversy over doping, mask-wearing at the Tokyo games. ABC News Live Update, Weekdays at 9 AM & 11AM EST WATCH the…
Simone Biles will compete in balance beam final | WNT
After nearly a week since Simone Biles left the U.S. gymnastics team final, she is scheduled to compete in her most-anticipated event at the Tokyo…
NASCAR’s Black women pit crew members push for sport’s diversity, inclusion | Nightline
Brehanna Daniels broke down barriers in 2017 when she became the first Black woman pit crew member. Dion Williams helps recruit former college athletes for…
