Professional Athletes

Athlete-Activists Speak Out

Notable quotes from a conversation with athletes who stood up for a cause.

What Created the Modern Athlete-Activist?

Here’s why more influential athletes are publicly standing up for causes they believe in.

Ta-Nehisi Coates: “Players Own the Game”

Athletes demand more respect than they once did, says Ta-Nehisi Coates. Fans are more likely to see actions through the eyes of players.