Wednesday’s athlete-led rebellion demanding change in the wake of the police shooting of Jacob Blake has forced franchise ownership and management across sports to respond.
What started with the Milwaukee Bucks refusing to take the floor for a playoff game led to the postponement of two days of NBA playoff games and much of the rest of the sports calendar through Thursday. It also prompted a spate of statements from team owners and leagues addressing the concerns of police brutality and racial injustice.
Some have been heartfelt.