
Athletes, coaches, and Leagues stand up against racial injustice: In wake of the murders of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and George Floyd, pro athletes and leagues showed their disdain for police brutality and racial injustice. Many NFL and NBA players spearheaded peaceful protests. The WNBA and NBA put the phrases “Black Lives Matter” on their courts. Pro players boycotted games and matches in wake of the Jacob Blake shooting. Tennis player Naomi Osaka wore masks with the names of police violence victims on them.