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Hamilton at last year's British Grand Prix

Hamilton: Floyd verdict 'just one step on the path'

Lewis Hamilton has said the conviction of a former police officer for the killing of George Floyd "marks a new dawn in the fight for racial justice" – but warned the battle "is not over".

Motorsport • 21 Apr 21

"It doesn't matter if you are black or white, we have to respect each other and everybody should have the same chances in life."

Players must help in fight against racism, says Leno

Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno has called on his team mates to act as role models for racial equality in the wake of the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody in Minneapolis.

Soccer • 13 Jun 20

Thomas Bach called the Olympics themselves a "demonstration in support of the Olympic principles of non-discrimination."

Thomas Bach: Athletes can protest in a dignified way

Olympic chief Thomas Bach refused to be drawn on athletes taking a knee in protest against racism, insisting the body representing them must explore ways they can express themselves "in a dignified way".

Paris 2024 • 10 Jun 20

The Manchester City and England forward made the comments during an appearance on the BBC's flagship political programme, Newsnight, in the wake of anti-racism protests that have taken hold across the world

Sterling: Black managers must be given a chance

Raheem Sterling has called for English football to seize the moment and finally address its lack of black representation in positions of power.

Soccer • 09 Jun 20

Raheem Sterling wearing a Kick It Out anti-racism shirt in 2019

Sterling: Racism 'the only disease right now'

England forward Raheem Sterling has given his backing to the anti-racism protests gripping the world in the wake of George Floyd's death in the United States.

Soccer • 08 Jun 20

Robert Lewandowski heads home Bayern's fourth

Bundesliga: Wins for Bayern and Dortmund

Bayern Munich edged closer to an eighth straight Bundesliga title as Hansi Flick's men came from behind to win 4-2 at Bayer Leverkusen.

Soccer • 06 Jun 20

'You're not supposed to be here' - racism on GAA pitch

As one of the few black inter-county Gaelic games players, Westmeath corner-back Boidu Sayeh is in a unique position to comment on the prevalence of racism in Irish sport.

GAA • 05 Jun 20

Drew Brees apologised for his comments about kneeling protests

Drew Brees apologises for kneeling comments

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees issued a lengthy apology for comments he made about kneeling protests being disrespectful to the American flag that drew criticism.

US Sport • 04 Jun 20

Alfie Burden takes a knee prior to the start of his Championship League match against Ryan Day

Snooker player Alfie Burden takes a knee before match

Sport's sweeping statements of solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement reached the unlikely environs of a largely deserted Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes yesterday.

Snooker • 04 Jun 20

Jadon Sancho showed a message of support after scoring for Borussia Dortmund

FIFA: Leagues can use common sense over Floyd protests

World soccer's governing body FIFA has asked competition organisers to use "common sense" with players who display messages of protest over the death of George Floyd, the unarmed black man killed in police custody in the US.

Soccer • 02 Jun 20

Jadon Sancho was booked after unveiling a 'Justice for George Floyd' after scoring against Paderborn

Sancho and Thuram join stars protesting US killing

French star Marcus Thuram and England international Jadon Sancho joined the protests over racism and police brutality in the United States on Sunday after scoring in the Bundesliga.

Soccer • 31 May 20

George Floyd