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.
