The news gave the NBA community some relief. A handful of NBA players and coaches spent the past year speaking out on systemic racism both with words and actions. So, Brooklyn Nets coach Steve Nash saw the potentially positive significance that former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty for second-degree and third-degree murder,…

CLOSE After a stray dog interrupted a soccer game by running onto the field, the player who carried him off adopted him. USA TODAY The European Super League gave us two days. Almost. Fewer than 48 hours after 12 of the richest and most prominent European soccer clubs announced they would be splitting from their…

CLOSE Asian American Olympians and Olympic hopefuls speak out against instances where they’ve received anti-Asian harassment and discrimination. USA TODAY Olympian Sakura Kokumai said she was verbally harassed and called racial slurs in early April. Now, weeks later, authorities say they arrested her harasser after he attacked a senior couple on Sunday. According to authorities, Michael Vivona, 25, punched…