The soccer match between Mexico and the US Men’s National Team was twice interrupted by the referee due to homophobic chants from the crowd. Referee Ivan Barton made the decision to end the game at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas during injury time, as reported by ESPN. The anti-gay chanting persisted when US goalkeeper Matt …
Mark Stone celebrates with the Stanley Cup after the Vegas Golden Knights won the NHL Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, June 13, 2023. Jeff Speer | Icon Sportswire | Getty Images The Vegas Golden Knights triumphantly claimed the Stanley Cup, securing the league’s championship title with a …
Social media presents opportunities for athletes to market themselves and connect with fans. However, racism on these platforms can be “visual, permanently intrusive, and 24/7” due to anonymous trolling with little accountability, as the AP reports. Many Black athletes are using artificial intelligence tools to protect themselves from such abuse. GoBubble, a company offering …