Author: Mike Freeman, USA TODAY

A criminal justice reform organization, led by Meek Mill and several sports owners, is trying to change America’s draconian probation system.

New Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell had a wild introductory press conference. It’s unlikely a Black coach could act that way.

Sarah Thomas made history as the first female Super Bowl game official. But her appointment is more important than many understand.

Justin Thomas was caught using a homophobic slur and was later dropped by Ralph Lauren. It showed how far sports has to go in battling homophobia.

Rumors that Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy is interviewing poorly for head coaching jobs aren’t accurate.

Lapchick study excoriated FBS on its gender hiring practices, giving a failing grade to FBS schools for their lack of women hires at top positions.

ESPN’s Booger McFarland said young Black NFL players like Dwayne Haskins are more concerned with building brand than working. He is wildly wrong.

Who is the next Kaepernick? There are few better candidates than Boston Celtics player Jaylen Brown, and tennis player Naomi Osaka.

Toni Stone grew up in Minnesota in the 1930s, where the KKK had influence. Yet racism and devaluing of women failed to stifle her love of baseball.