racism

NYON, Switzerland (AP) — UEFA President Michel Platini has ordered an investigation after a Champions League referee failed to follow guidelines and stop a match to warn Russian fans about racist abuse. UEFA said on Friday its protocol for match officials to handle racism incidents "was not applied" during the CSKA Moscow-Manchester City match on Wednesday...

Over the weekend, Burnt Hills High beat Amsterdam High in a 49-0 blowout at Burnt Hills’ homecoming game. It’s the ‘Amster-Rico’ chants from the Burnt Hills student section that have since taken over the headlines.

I really wonder what in the world goes through people's minds sometimes. After reading about this story, I can't help but think: would my kids have done this? I really want to believe they wouldn't.

An NFL Hall of Famer has taken great exception with a few of the critical comments that have been directed at Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton.

Last night was the annual airing of Barbara Walters Most Fascinating People of the year special, and this year NY Yankee Derek Jeter made the list.  They talked about many things, including how racism was a large part of growing up for him.