Human rights and civil liberties

Aaron's death prompts call to change name: Braves to Hammers
By Paul Newberry Jan. 23, 2021 02:29 PM EST

Vikings LB Kendricks has done vital work on and off field
By Dave Campbell Dec. 31, 2020 02:46 PM EST

Athletes act: Stars rise up against racial injustice in 2020
By Cliff Brunt Dec. 29, 2020 01:41 PM EST
NFL stars joined students in virtual chats about racism
By Rob Maaddi Dec. 25, 2020 01:52 AM EST
For several NFL stars, speaking out against social injustice meant speaking to youngsters about racism.
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce,...

NFL honors Mississippi man freed after 22 years in prison
By Emily Wagster Pettus Dec. 24, 2020 03:06 PM EST

Voting, activism replace practice, games in US sports world
By Howard Fendrich Nov. 03, 2020 06:43 PM EST

Arenas, stadiums find new life as safer options for voting
By Kate Brumback And Larry Lage Oct. 22, 2020 08:47 AM EDT

Michael Vick working to clear way for Fla. ex-felons to vote
By Kyle Hightower Sep. 27, 2020 11:07 AM EDT

The Latest: Seahawks' Diggs ejected for helmet-to-helmet hit
By The Associated Press Sep. 20, 2020 12:47 PM EDT

Chiefs, Texans booed as racial justice stand sparks outrage
By Heather Hollingsworth Sep. 11, 2020 06:25 PM EDT