George Floyd death
The death of George Floyd in the United States has sparked protests and demonstrations throughout the world.
Floyd, who was an unarmed black man, died while in police custody in Minneapolis, with footage showing white officer Derek Chauvin kneeling on Floyd's neck for almost nine minutes while he pleaded for breath.
The incident has thrust the Black Lives Matter movement back into public consciousness, with leading figures from the world of sport and entertainment showing solidarity.
Floyd's death is the latest in a long line of cases where unarmed African-Americans have been killed at the hands of police.
Sky News to launch channel for coverage of George Floyd trial
Sky News is to launch a pop-up channel for coverage of the trial of the murder of George Floyd.
Mar 26, 19:43
EFL hails Millwall and QPR for "proactive" approach towards racism
Players from both teams will link arms and hold up an anti-racism banner, while Millwall will have the Kick It Out logo on the front of their shirts.
Dec 8, 12:46
Lewis Hamilton insists he has no regrets over Breonna Taylor T-shirt
Lewis Hamilton could make Formula One history in Russia on Sunday by equalling Michael Schumacher's victory record.
Sep 24, 17:04
Tammy Beaumont proud to show solidarity with Black Lives Matter movement
Beaumont and her England teammates took a knee before the T20 against the West Indies.
Sep 22, 10:34
F1 tipped to stop Hamilton podium activism
F1 will have clamped down on drivers making overtly political statements on the podium, according to former driver Vitaly Petrov.
Sep 22, 08:02
Les Ferdinand defends QPR's decision not to take the knee: "The message has been lost"
There were many other games across the divisions where players did not make the gesture.
Sep 21, 14:07
Justin Langer admits Australia could have talked more about Black Lives Matter
Australia and England have not been taking a knee during their ongoing limited-overs campaign.
Sep 15, 11:04
Mercedes denies 'bringing politics into F1'
Mercedes has denied "bringing politics into Formula 1".
Sep 15, 08:09
Jofra Archer: 'England's support for Black Lives Matter movement has not diminished'
Players have not taken the knee against Australia.
Sep 14, 15:23
Kneeling absence 'not end of the world' - Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton says missing his moment to kneel for Black Lives Matter at Monza last Sunday was "not the end of the world".
Sep 8, 08:02
Boston Celtics star Enes Kanter: 'I still receive death threats every week'
The Boston Celtics star criticised Turkey's president Recep Erdogan in 2013 and paid a harrowing price.
Sep 7, 12:18
Diversity to perform George Floyd tribute on Britain's Got Talent
Diversity will perform a special George Floyd-inspired routine on tonight's first semi-final of Britain's Got Talent.
Sep 5, 16:48
Marland Yarde reveals Sale teammates received death threats over not taking a knee
England international Yarde branded the threats "totally unacceptable".
Aug 24, 18:34
Toto Wolff: 'Anti-racism drive motivating Lewis Hamilton to become greatest of all time'
.Hamilton has taken a knee before every race this season.
Aug 16, 19:14
Adam Gemili hopes athletes will be allowed to take a knee at Tokyo Olympics
The sprinter hopes athletes are not punished for taking a knee at the Olympic Games next year.
Aug 8, 13:28
Danny Rose opens up on everyday experience of racism
The 30-year-old says he has been subject to racism for the last 15 years.
Aug 3, 12:28
Magnussen stops kneeling because of Black Lives Matter
Kevin Magnussen says he has joined those who refuse to kneel before Formula 1 races because he does not support the Black Lives Matter political movement.
Aug 3, 08:12
Damon Hill fears Lewis Hamilton will carry Formula 1's anti-racism baton alone
Former world champion believes the best of the current crop could be left to carry the baton alone.
Jul 31, 15:14
F1 should not be involved in 'racism or politics' - Ecclestone
Formula 1 should not be involved "in racism or politics in general", according to the sport's former chief executive Bernie Ecclestone.
Jul 31, 08:25
Todt, Ecclestone respond to Hamilton over racism
FIA president Jean Todt says he wants to keep "political debate" out of Formula 1.
Jul 24, 08:07
Hamilton hits back at F1 legends over racism
Lewis Hamilton has hit back at F1 legends Mario Andretti and Sir Jackie Stewart over their recent criticism of the Mercedes driver's Black Lives Matter activism.
Jul 21, 08:10
Lewis Hamilton accuses Formula One of lacking leadership in tackling racism
Lewis Hamilton took the knee ahead of Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix.
Jul 20, 09:20
FIA boss Todt says 'all lives' matter
As Lewis Hamilton blasts Formula 1's anti-racism measures as "not good enough", FIA president Jean Todt has declared that "all lives" matter.
Jul 20, 08:01
Lewis Hamilton "will never forget" Black Power salute in Austria
The Mercedes driver celebrated his Styrian Grand Prix victory on Sunday by sending his clenched right fist skywards.
Jul 16, 17:56
Washington Redskins announce plan to drop controversial name, logo
The team's Redskins name has long been considered offensive to Native Americans.
Jul 13, 16:09
Lewis Hamilton hopes to unite the grid over taking a knee
Just 11 of the 20 drivers joined Lewis Hamilton in performing the anti-racism gesture ahead of Sunday's Styrian Grand Prix.
Jul 13, 15:04
Lewis Hamilton singles out Ferrari to do more to combat racism
Celebrating his win, Lewis Hamilton performed the Black Power salute - first on top of his Mercedes and then on the podium.
Jul 13, 09:09
Toto Wolff: 'Everyone's perspective on Black Lives Matter must be respected'
Toto Wolff insists "everyone's perspective" must be respected amid a spate of racial politics in Formula 1.
Jul 13, 08:16
ECB chief Tom Harrison: Cricket faces "uncomfortable truths" over BLM movement
A game-wide anti-discrimination charter and code will be introduced.
Jul 7, 16:46
Ben Stokes: England will show "gesture" towards BLM movement
The Durham man tiptoed around ICC rules on overt political statements but made clear the occasion would not go unmarked by England.
Jul 7, 14:52
Activism 'a distraction' for Hamilton - Schumacher
The first race of 2020 in Austria was "certainly not the best weekend" for Lewis Hamilton.
Jul 7, 08:31
F1 bosses will allow Lewis Hamilton to continue taking a knee at races
The Briton knelt ahead of the season-opening race in Austria at the weekend.
Jul 6, 15:21
Lewis Hamilton: 'Taking a knee is about equality, not politics'
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Red Bull driver Max Verstappen were among six drivers who opted not to take a knee.
Jul 6, 08:52
Lewis Hamilton will continue to take a knee before Grands Prix
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Red Bull's Max Verstappen were among six drivers who opted not to take a knee in Austria.
Jul 5, 22:59
Six F1 drivers refuse to take a knee before Austrian Grand Prix
Six drivers opted not to join Lewis Hamilton and 13 others "taking the knee" before the race.
Jul 5, 14:56
Five F1 drivers refusing to kneel - source
There are rumours of growing tension among Formula 1 drivers over Lewis Hamilton's recent political activism.
Jul 5, 08:19
F1 drivers split over whether to take the knee ahead of Austrian Grand Prix
Premier League players have been taking a knee before games.
Jul 4, 14:58
David Coulthard: 'No distractions for Lewis Hamilton ahead of Formula 1 return'
Former F1 driver David Coulthard has backed the Mercedes star to put other matters to one side and race to victory.
Jul 1, 16:08
Richard Masters insists BLM support will not set "precedent"
The league has given its support to the movement, which seeks equality for black people across the globe.
Jun 30, 18:15
Mercedes unveil anti-racism-inspired new black livery on 2020 car
The world champions will send out a strong message with their new-look livery.
Jun 29, 12:11
Lewis Hamilton brands Bernie Ecclestone comments "ignorant and uneducated"
Six-time world champion spoke out on social media.
Jun 27, 11:37
Bernie Ecclestone: "In lots of cases black people are more racist than what white people are"
F1 chiefs this week launched a new #WeRaceAsOne initiative, aimed at fostering diversity and inclusion in the sport.
Jun 26, 19:25
Troy Deeney thanks Premier League for providing Black Lives Matter platform
The initiative's logo adorned players' shirts in the first round of fixtures played when the competition resumed.
Jun 24, 19:21
FBI rule that Nascar driver Bubba Wallace was not victim of racist act
Bubba Wallace had said he was left 'incredibly saddened' by the incident.
Jun 24, 00:32
Burnley slam 'White Lives Matter' plane stunt at Man City
Fare's executive director Piara Powar believes the act was part of a "racist backlash against the Black Lives Matter movement across Europe".
Jun 22, 22:01
Michael Johnson urges athletes to lead battle against racism
Four-time Olympic champion says it is imperative for big names to use their platforms to political effect.
Jun 19, 09:02
Paul Elliott urges clubs to adopt equality in football leadership code
The Black Lives Matter movement has brought the lack of diversity among the leaders of British sport into sharp focus.
Jun 18, 16:33
Black Lives Matter: Premier League show support by taking a knee upon restart
Players are wearing the words Black Lives Matter for the first 12 fixtures of the season.
Jun 18, 00:14
Raheem Sterling backs "massive step" as Premier League players take a knee
Players and officials took the knee at the start of both matches on Wednesday night.
Jun 17, 23:17
Premier League players take a knee before kickoff in support of BLM movement
The Premier League restarted on Wednesday night after a 100-day absence.
Jun 17, 21:53
Aston Villa, Sheffield United players take knee on opening whistle of PL game
Aston Villa and Sheffield United take a knee on the opening whistle of their Premier League game to show their support to the 'Black Lives Matter' campaign.
Jun 17, 18:15
Hamilton to 'take a knee' in Austria
Lewis Hamilton reportedly intends to kneel during the Austrian anthem ahead of Formula 1's post-corona return to racing next month.
Jun 17, 08:07
Dean Smith throws support behind Tyrone Mings for joining protest
Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings was part of the anti-racism marches in Birmingham earlier this month.
Jun 15, 23:03
Show Racism the Red Card call on Premier League to auction off anti-racism shirts
Show Racism the Red Card wants the funds to be used for anti-racism causes.
Jun 15, 18:12
Donald Trump threatens to boycott NFL and US Soccer if players kneel
Colin Kaepernick started kneeling in 2016 to highlight racial inequality.
Jun 14, 18:00
James Anderson eager for England to "make a stand" against racism
England veteran keen to play his part in the fight against racism.
Jun 11, 18:18
Mikel Arteta proud of Arsenal players for Black Lives Matter support
Gunners were back in action on Wednesday against Brentford.
Jun 11, 12:09
Norris 'glad' to lose followers over politics
Lando Norris says he faced a backlash among his social media followers after wading into the current political moment.
Jun 11, 08:10
West Indies to consider taking a knee in support of Black Lives Matter movement
The International Olympic Committee is also due to review its policy on the show of anti-racism solidarity.
Jun 10, 18:13
Gareth Southgate talks up importance of BAME candidates getting opportunities
A number of people have spoken out about the lack of opportunities in football for people from a BAME background, with Raheem Sterling a leading voice.
Jun 9, 23:11
Little Britain pulled from Netflix, iPlayer over blackface criticism
Little Britain is pulled from Netflix, BBC iPlayer and BritBox after criticism of its 'blackface' characters.
Jun 9, 16:11
Gareth Southgate hopeful anti-racism protests help to "change society"
The England manager has had to deal with racism after his team were targeted in Montenegro and Bulgaria.
Jun 9, 15:08
F1 supports Hamilton's political views
F1 sporting boss Ross Brawn says he "completely" supports Lewis Hamilton's political views.
Jun 9, 08:09
Kick It Out chair calls on players to kneel in protest before kickoff
Sanjay Bhandari hopes to see a player-led gesture of solidarity with the anti-racism demonstrations.
Jun 8, 18:26
Raheem Sterling: 'Racism is the only disease right now'
The Manchester City and England forward has given his backing to anti-racism protests.
Jun 7, 22:42
Too Hot To Handle's Kelz accuses David of using him as "prop" in Black Lives Matter post
Too Hot To Handle stars Kelz and David fall out over an Instagram picture relating to the Black Lives Matter movement.
Jun 5, 11:48
George Floyd death: England defender Tyrone Mings joins in Birmingham protest
Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings joins thousands of protestors marching in Birmingham against the death of George Floyd.
Jun 4, 22:26
Meghan Markle: "George Floyd's life mattered"
Meghan Markle addresses students at a Los Angeles high school in a video message amid the unrest caused by the death of George Floyd.
Jun 4, 20:20
Drew Brees apologises after backlash to criticism of NFL kneeling protests
Drew Brees suggested kneeling during the national anthem would be "disrespecting the flag" of the United States.
Jun 4, 17:34
George Floyd death: Jadon Sancho to face no action from DFB over protest
The Borussia Dortumnd winger unveiled a 'Justice for George Floyd' T-shirt after scoring in the Bundesliga at the weekend.
Jun 3, 16:39
Football must no longer ignore the problem of racism, both on and off the pitch
Sports Mole takes a look at how football must change to tackle racism, both on and off the field.
Jun 3, 14:31
Zayn Malik "deeply saddened" by George Floyd death
Ex-One Direction singer Zayn Malik posts a statement condemning "racism, ignorance and arrogance" following the death of George Floyd.
Jun 3, 08:55
George Floyd death: FIFA president insists protests deserve applause not punishment
England international Jadon Sancho was booked after revealing a 'Justice For George Floyd' message in the Bundesliga on Sunday.
Jun 2, 23:09
Listen: Radio 1 host Clara Amfo delivers powerful monologue on George Floyd death
BBC Radio 1 presenter Clara Amfo delivers a powerful, emotional opening monologue to her show in response to the tragic death of George Floyd in the US a week ago.
Jun 2, 18:27
George Floyd death: Premier League clubs join stand against racism
Premier League clubs show their support for the Black Lives Matter movement, which has gained more momentum following the death of George Floyd.
Jun 2, 17:17
George Floyd death: FA vow to take "common sense approach" to protests
The death of a black man in police custody has sparked protests across the United States and the rest of the world.
Jun 2, 16:05
George Floyd death: FIFA urge "common sense" when dealing with protests
FIFA urge football authorities to use "common sense" when dealing with protests regarding the death of George Floyd after a string of incidents in the Bundesliga.
Jun 2, 15:03
Nicki Minaj tells fans to "be angry" over George Floyd death
Nicki Minaj urges her fans to "be angry" over the death of George Floyd as civil unrest continues to escalate around the US.
Jun 2, 13:07
Watch: CNN host Anderson Cooper calls out "thug" Donald Trump over George Floyd
CNN host Anderson Cooper launches a fierce attack on President Donald Trump for his handling of the riots in the wake of George Floyd's tragic death.
Jun 2, 09:28
George Floyd death: Floyd Mayweather offers to cover cost of funeral
Floyd Mayweather Promotions confirmed that the former five-division world champion had reached out to Mr George Floyd's family.
Jun 2, 08:54
Marcus Rashford, Paul Pogba join calls for change after George Floyd death
Footballers, including Marcus Rashford and Pogba, have spoken out against racism.
Jun 1, 19:53
George Floyd death: Sports stars have important role in demanding change and justice
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at the role sports stars can play in demanding change in the wake of George Floyd's death, and where some are neglecting their duties.
Jun 1, 16:17
Marcus Rashford: 'Society more divided than ever after George Floyd death'
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc urged sports stars to speak out against injustice.
Jun 1, 12:29
ViacomCBS channels to go dark in tribute to George Floyd
ViacomCBS's entertainment channels will close down for eight minutes 46 seconds today as a tribute to George Floyd.
Jun 1, 07:48
Jadon Sancho calls for change after revealing 'Justice for George Floyd' t-shirt
The winger made his feelings known on and off the pitch.
May 31, 22:50
Marcus Thuram shows support for George Floyd with goal celebration
Marcus Thuram paid tribute to the Black Lives Matter movement after his first goal in Borussia Monchengladbach's 4-1 win.
May 31, 17:37
