racism Archives - The Comeback

Local Networks

USA Today tweets “The Cubs banned Theo Epstein for life” to promote story on Cubs banning a fan for a racist gesture

Theo Epstein is the Cubs' president of baseball operations, and he discussed the ban for a fan after a racist gesture. He was not the one banned.

NHL

Devante Smith-Pelly calls racially-charged comments from Blackhawks’ fans “disgusting,” says it’s “sad” racism’s still an issue in 2018

"We’re at a time now, we can’t brush it under the rug. You’ve got to start calling people out and making sure people see other people’s true colors."

Soccer

Alvaro Morata wants Chelsea fans to not sing anti-semitic chant created for him

"The language in that song is not acceptable at all. Alvaro has requested supporters stop singing it."

Soccer

Patrice Evra wears cute panda costume for Halloween as anti-racism push

Racism in European soccer is a sad part of its fabric, and the players are doing whatever they...