BOULDER — To varying degrees, sports and sports celebrities have for years played a role in the national discussion of societal issues.
But in recent years the role of sports figures who have become directly involved in such issues has increased dramatically. The decision by former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick to kneel during the national anthem is the most publicized, but there have been plenty of other examples of sports figures making headlines by taking a stance on a variety of topics.
Such instances are not going to go away— rather, they are expected to increase in frequency, with more sports figures choosing to take a stand on issues.