RACISM IN SPORTS

May 23 2025SPORTS

Spanish Courts Take a Stand Against Racism in Football

Football fans in Spain are facing tougher consequences for their actions. Five supporters from Valladolid were recently found guilty of racially abusing Vinícius Júnior, a star player for Real Madrid. This is a big deal because it's the first time in Spain that racist insults at a football match have been punished as a hate crime. The court in Valladolid handed do...

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Sep 27 2024SPORTS

Rethinking the Rules of the Game

Imagine stepping onto the court, ready to play the game you love, only to be bombarded with racist comments from the opposing team's fans. This is the harsh reality that many WNBA players face, and it's a problem that needs to be addressed. WNBA forward Alyssa Thomas took a stand after her team, the Connecticut Sun, won a crucial playoff series against the Indiana F...

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