The NAACP on Thursday called on professional athletes to not sign contracts in Texas because of recent voting, redistricting and abortion laws passed in the state.
What they're saying: "From abortion to voting rights and mask mandates, Texas has become a blueprint by legislators to violate constitutional rights for all, especially for women, children and marginalized communities," the letter reads.
The hockey player referred to as John Doe throughout the Chicago Blackhawks' sexual assault investigation revealed himself on Wednesday, the day after the investigation concluded that the Blackhawks failed to properly address his accusations over a decade ago.
Driving the news: In an emotional interview with TSN, Kyle Beach opened up about his experience, both in the months surrounding and decade since his assault.
The NCAA spends more on male athletes than female athletes on average, especially when it comes to championship events, according to a report by a law firm the association hired to investigate its gender disparities.
Why it matters: The report by Kaplan Hecker & Fink is the latest piece of evidence to suggest the collegiate athletics body has a pattern of prioritizing men's sports over women's.
