Mitchell Lobetos
Sports Editor
Professional athletes have never backed down from the spotlight, whether it’s in game, before or after. Sometimes it’s off-field that athletes and sports make some of their biggest impacts. For instance, charitable organization Nothing But Nets sends three malaria nets to families in Africa for each three-pointer Stephen Curry makes. Richard Sherman is known for his big mouth, but many don’t know that he started Blanket Coverage, a non-profit dedicated to providing clothing and school supplies to low-income students. These athletes hold a lot of influence within our society and when these same athletes speak out, many listen.