Soccer player Megan Rapinoe admonished her fellow athletes for not doing enough to speak out and encouraged them to support detained Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) star Brittney Griner at The ESPYs on Wednesday night. Know more:
LOS ANGELES—Soccer player Megan Rapinoe admonished her fellow athletes for not doing enough to speak out and encouraged them to support detained Women’s National Basketball Association star Brittney Griner at The ESPYs on Wednesday night.
“Like what are we doing here dressed up like we are when our sister is detained abroad? We haven’t done enough, none of us. We can do more, we can support her more, and just let her know that we love her so much.”Griner has pleaded guilty in court and acknowledged possessing the canisters but said she had no criminal intent.“Every time we say it in interviews, it puts pressure on everybody,” she said.
Wearing her Phoenix Mercury jersey under his track suit, Curry noted the effort being made to free Griner. Curry picked up a trophy, too, for best record-breaking performance, having set the mark for most 3-pointers made in league history. He also shared the best team award with the NBA champion Golden State Warriors.“It’s an honor to be in the same category as all of you. You are the best at what you do,” the Japanese player said, speaking in English via videotape. “Have a wonderful everything and enjoy your afterparties.
King led off a tribute to the 50th anniversary of Title IX, the federal legislation that prohibits sex-based discrimination in schools that receive government funding. ESPN said COVID-19 concerns and a smaller venue forced organizers to prioritize invitees to the show. Boston was nominated in a non-televised category that was handed out a night earlier. She lost to Oklahoma softball star Jocelyn Alo, who took part in the Title IX tribute.
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