African-Americans

AP Interview: 49ers' Hannah Gordon works for women's equity
By Ragan Clark Mar. 29, 2021 05:37 PM EDT

The Latest: NFL Hall of Famers help push vaccine awareness
By The Associated Press Mar. 12, 2021 04:51 PM EST
NFL hires first Black female game official, Maia Chaka
Mar. 05, 2021 10:52 AM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL has hired Maia Chaka as the first Black female official in league history. She will work games during the 2021 season.
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Column: Meyer should know by now he's not in college anymore
By Tim Dahlberg Feb. 15, 2021 03:06 AM EST

Coast Guard honors Black veteran, NFL great Emlen Tunnell
By Pat Eaton-Robb Feb. 06, 2021 08:26 AM EST

NFL players continue fighting for social justice, diversity
By Rob Maaddi Feb. 04, 2021 08:25 PM EST

Goodell: Many lessons NFL learned in 2020 will carry forward
By Rob Maaddi And Barry Wilner Feb. 04, 2021 03:44 PM EST

The Latest: Goodell: NFL will look at rules for coach hiring
By The Associated Press Feb. 04, 2021 02:14 PM EST
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Jan. 28, 2021 12:32 PM EST
Feb. 3
1944 — Syd Howe of the Detroit Red Wings scores six goals in a 12-6 victory over the New York Rangers. Howe is the first player to...

Washington's King 1st Black female assistant position coach
By The Associated Pres Jan. 26, 2021 11:15 AM EST

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

Athletes act: Stars rise up against racial injustice in 2020
By Cliff Brunt Dec. 29, 2020 01:41 PM EST

From Kobe to Maradona, a year of staggering losses in sports
By Fred Lief Dec. 29, 2020 12:54 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,...

Rams players award $750,000 to social justice programs
By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2020 11:37 AM EST