Soccer Jun 9, 2021
Head coach Gareth Southgate said his team will not "just stick to football" during the European Championship.
More Sports / Cricket Jun 3, 2021
England bowler Ollie Robinson apologizes for racist and sexist tweets
England fast bowler Ollie Robinson apologized Wednesday after a series of racist and sexist tweets came to light during his test debut against New Zealand at Lord's. The 27-year-old led England's attack with 2-50 on the first day of the two-match series, but his performance ...
Basketball / NBA May 6, 2021
Rui Hachimura and younger brother Aren receiving racist abuse online
"Some people say racial discrimination does not exist in Japan," the younger Hachimura, 21, said in his post. "But I would like the public to take an interest in the matter."
Olympics Apr 10, 2021
U.S. Olympic hopefuls share experiences of anti-Asian racism
South Korea-born gymnast Yul Moldauer and Sakura Kokumai, a female karateka is of Japanese heritage, both detailed recent experiences of anti-Asian racism.
Soccer Jan 30, 2021
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer calls racist abuse of Manchester United players 'disgusting'
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said the racist abuse hurled at Anthony Martial and Axel Tuanzebe after the team's shocking loss to Sheffield United this week was "unacceptable and disgusting." Both players were attacked on social media following United's 2-1 loss at home against ...
More Sports / Cricket Jan 27, 2021
Cricket Australia confirms Indian players were racially abused during test
A Cricket Australia probe Wednesday concluded Indian players were racially abused during the third test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, but cleared six people who were kicked out of the stadium. Cricket official and New South Wales police launched investigations after fast bowlers Mohammed Siraj ...
More Sports Dec 31, 2020
In 2020, sports was about staying safe and speaking out
by Liz Robbins
When the pandemic subsides, what will endure from 2020 in sports?
Music Oct 28, 2020
He was a rising jazz pianist from Tokyo. Then his NYC dreams were shattered.
by John Leland
He came to New York from Tokyo to make it as a jazz musician, and he did, landing gigs in several touring bands and leading a trio of his own. He was elegant but never flashy on the piano, always well prepared and on ...
Commentary / World Sep 30, 2020
Two ways to stand against racism and sexism at work
by Sarah Kaplan and Laura Morgan Roberts
Despite a decade of efforts, women and racial minorities are still underrepresented on corporate boards.
More Sports Jul 25, 2020
Black Lives Matter prompts important conversations in Japanese sports
by Kaz Nagatsuka
Despite its distant origins the movement has resonated in the nation, where a growing number of biracial athletes have faced racial issues.
Commentary / World Jul 21, 2020
What’s in a name? NFL team’s decision should make us ask
by Stephen L. Carter
The fight over naming — whether it's a sports team or a country music band — is really a fight about power.