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FILE- Dwight Hicks addresses the media, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020, in Novi, Mich. Hicks, is one of several Black former University of Michigan student-athletes who claim they were abused by a sports doctor at the school. Now that the school has announced a $490 million settlement for more than 1,000 people who said they were sexually abused, some Black claimants are hoping not to become victims all over again. "Black people are considered less than and the data shows that because of settlements like this, compared to what white people in their settlements, there's a very large discrepancy about who gets what," Hicks told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio_File)
Abuse victims see inequity in payouts at 2 Michigan schools

By Corey Willams And Mike Householder 18 hrs ago

Cincinnati Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase signals for a touchdown on a ball caught by Tyler Boyd during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Las Vegas Raider, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Former NFL CB Hasty works for racial equity in hirings

By The Associated Press Jan. 21, 2022 12:51 PM EST

Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores directs his team during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
NFL executives want, expect more Black coaches to be hired

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 15, 2022 12:13 AM EST

FILE - Minnesota Vikings chairman and co-owner Zygi Wilf, left, and General Manager Rick Spielman watch from the bench during pregame of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017, in Detroit. The Minnesota Vikings fired general manager Rick Spielman and head coach Mike Zimmer on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, according to a person with knowledge of the decision, after a second straight absence from the playoffs. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the Vikings had not yet made the announcement. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)
Vikings GM candidates include Eagles exec Catherine Raîche

By Dave Campbell Jan. 13, 2022 01:03 PM EST

New York Giants' Joe Judge yells during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Jets' Echols surprised by criticism over Brady INT autograph

By The Associated Press Jan. 07, 2022 01:55 PM EST

Detroit Lions fans Verdell Blackmon, left, and her daughter A.J. Brown are interviewed before an NFL football game between the Minnesota Vikings and Lions, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Detroit. More than half of the NFL's 32 teams have female fan clubs. The Detroit Lions' Women of the Pride group is one of them. Blackmon showed up for a recent game and left no doubt who she was cheering for that afternoon. She was one of about 50 female fans in the group who attended a pregame party at Ford Field. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
NFL teams providing female fans with clubs of their own

By Larry Lage Jan. 05, 2022 02:34 AM EST

FILE - Washington Football team players run into an empty stadium prior to the start of the Baltimore Ravens at Washington Football Team NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Landover, Md. Washington’s NFL team said Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, it will unveil its new name on Feb. 2. Team president Jason Wright confirmed that the name will not be Wolves or RedWolves. He cited trademark challenges for not going down that path that was popular among fans. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)
Washington to reveal new name on Feb. 2; won't be RedWolves

By Stephen Whyno Jan. 04, 2022 09:15 AM EST

FILE - New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. Barkley isn't having any second thoughts about returning to Soldier Field for the first time since the New York Giants star running back tore two ligaments in his right knee and missing most of last season. Barkley and the Giants (4-11) will try to snap a four-game losing streak on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022 when they return to Chicago to face the Bears (5-10) in a game between teams already out of playoff contention. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Even with veteran Glennon, Giants struggle again on offense

By Patrick Rose Jan. 02, 2022 07:57 PM EST

Green Bay Packers running back A.J. Dillon, right, reacts in front of Baltimore Ravens safety Geno Stone after scoring a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
NFL players, owners help 'Inspire Change' for social justice

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2021 12:02 PM EST

FILE -New York Jets cornerback Jason Pinnock (41) defends against the Jacksonville Jaguars during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. Jason Pinnock went from learning a position to starting at his new spot in a matter of weeks. The New York Jets rookie cornerback-turned-safety proved he's certainly a quick study while impressing during his first NFL start last Sunday. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Jets rookie Pinnock a big hit as cornerback-turned-safety

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 29, 2021 06:28 PM EST

FILE - Four-time winner of the Indianapolis 500, Al Unser, poses with the Borg-Warner Trophy at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Al Unser was the third member of one of America’s most-accomplished racing families to die in 2021, following his older brother Bobby, a three-time Indy champion, and Bobby Unser Jr. Al Unser was one of four drivers who won the Indy 500 a record four times, with victories in 1970, 1971, 1978 and 1987. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler, File)
Aaron, Elder overcame hate to achieve records, milestones

By Bernie Wilson Dec. 27, 2021 03:41 PM EST

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (85) runs against Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) after a catch during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Raiders DE Maxx Crosby fulfilling his potential in 3rd year

By W.g. Ramirez Dec. 24, 2021 02:02 PM EST

Former professional basketball player and Olympic gold medalist Spencer Haywood shows an American Basketball Association glass ball with himself and his teammates depicted at his Las Vegas home Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)
Fights, drugs, racial tension: '70s spelled trouble for NBA

By Eddie Pells Dec. 16, 2021 02:19 AM EST

Houston Texans head coach David Culley tosses a challenge flag in the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets in Houston, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. The Jets won 21-14. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)
NFL earns higher grades for diversity hiring in study

By Aaron Beard Dec. 15, 2021 03:44 PM EST

FILE - Washington Football Team owner Daniel Snyder looks on before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Two members of Congress are asking the NFL to provide evidence of Washington Football Team owner Daniel Snyder’s interference with an investigation into sexual harassment and other improper conduct at the club. Democrats Carolyn Maloney of New York and Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois already have asked the NFL for transparency about the probe. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
Congress asks NFL about Daniel Snyder's probe interference

Dec. 14, 2021 08:49 PM EST

FILE - Seattle Mariners gather as the MLB logo is shown during a review of an attempted catch by right fielder Mitch Haniger of a ball hit by Tampa Bay Rays' Ji-Man Choi that was originally called an out during the ninth inning of a baseball game Friday, June 18, 2021, in Seattle. The call was overturned. The Mariners won 5-1. The clock ticked down toward the expiration of Major League Baseball’s collective bargaining agreement at 11:59 p.m. EST Wednesday night, Dec. 1, 2021, and what was likely to be a management lockout ending the sport’s labor peace at over 26 1/2 years. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Column: Baseball can't afford another extended labor dispute

By Paul Newberry Dec. 03, 2021 05:10 PM EST

FILE -Washington Redskins president Bruce Allen stands on the sidelines prior to an NFL football game between the Minnesota Vikings and Washington Redskins, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017, in Landover, Md. Over the past 100 years, around 110 men and a handful of women have owned controlling portions of NFL teams. Of that select group, all but two have been white. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally, File)
Pipeline: Cascade of white owners has slowed NFL change

By Eddie Pells Dec. 03, 2021 11:26 AM EST

FILE - Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred, left, and Major League Baseball Players Association executive director Tony Clark speak before Game 1 in baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves, Oct. 26, 2021, in Houston. A five-year contract between MLB and the Major League Baseball Players Association expires at 11:59 p.m. EST on Dec. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Ron Blum, File)
Key people and background in MLB labor negotiations

By Ronald Blum Nov. 29, 2021 05:16 PM EST

FILE - Carolina Panthers defensive run game coordinator Al Holcomb looks on during warmups before an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. As an African American growing up in Queens, New York, Holcomb spent his fall Sundays watching Tom Landry and the Dallas Cowboys on television, and dreaming of one day becoming an NFL head coach. The 51-year-old Holcomb has spent more than a quarter-century chasing that dream — one that eludes him to this day. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)
Holcomb still chasing dream of becoming NFL head coach

By Steve Reed Nov. 26, 2021 10:56 AM EST

FILE - Troy Vincent, executive vice president of football operations at the NFL, speaks to reporters during NFL meetings in New York, Oct. 26, 2021. While recent hiring numbers for NFL coordinators are encouraging, the overall journey to diversity and inclusion for head coaches remains a struggle. Who says? Two of the most prominent proponents of the Rooney Rule: Vincent and Rod Graves. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
NFL Coaching Pipeline: Hiring process broken for diversity

By Barry Wilner Nov. 19, 2021 01:14 PM EST