2 more Black coaches sue NFL alleging racial discrimination
2 years, 9 months ago

2 more Black coaches sue NFL alleging racial discrimination

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Two Black coaches joined Brian Flores on Thursday in his lawsuit alleging racist hiring practices by the NFL toward coaches and general managers. Wilks alleges he was discriminated against by the Arizona Cardinals in 2018 and Horton claims he was subjected to discriminatory treatment when he interviewed for the Tennessee Titans head coach position in January 2016. “When Coach Flores filed this action, I knew I owed it to myself, and to all Black NFL coaches and aspiring coaches, to stand with him,” he said. Black coaches and candidates should have exactly the same ability to become employed, and remain employed, as white coaches and candidates.” Horton said he was “devastated and humiliated” when he learned that his interview with the Titans was a sham.

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Six former Florida State players sue coach Leonard Hamilton over failed NIL payments
1 week, 4 days ago

Six former Florida State players sue coach Leonard Hamilton over failed NIL payments

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Six former Florida State basketball players sued Seminoles coach Leonard Hamilton on Monday, alleging he failed to make good on a promise to get each of them $250,000 in name, image and likeness compensation. “Upon learning recently of the allegations made by …

Former NFL Media journalist Jim Trotter sues league for racial discrimination
1 year, 3 months ago

Former NFL Media journalist Jim Trotter sues league for racial discrimination

LA Times  

A veteran sports journalist who worked for the media arm of the NFL filed a lawsuit Tuesday criticizing the league’s record on hiring and the handling of racist remarks by two team owners. Jim Trotter, a former reporter for NFL Media from 2018 to 2023, said in a complaint filed in U.S. District Court that he was not offered a …

Why this Latino football player is suing Northwestern over abuse
1 year, 5 months ago

Why this Latino football player is suing Northwestern over abuse

LA Times  

Ramon Diaz felt compelled to act after reading a letter attributed to Northwestern University’s football team, defending head coach Pat Fitzgerald in the midst of hazing allegations that they called “exaggerated and twisted into lies.” The July 8 statement described recent claims of hazing as “fabrications” intended to harm and “tarnish the reputation of our dedicated players and coaching staff.” …

NFL under investigation in California, New York for race and gender discrimination
1 year, 8 months ago

NFL under investigation in California, New York for race and gender discrimination

LA Times  

After he was fired as the Miami Dolphins coach, Brian Flores filed a suit contending the NFL engages in racial discrimination. California and New York attorneys general announced Thursday they are beginning an investigation into the NFL, focusing on claims of workplace discrimination and a hostile environment more than a year after dozens of former female employees disclosed negative experiences …

Lawyers bash Goodell-led arbitration in NFL racial bias suit
2 years, 4 months ago

Lawyers bash Goodell-led arbitration in NFL racial bias suit

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Lawyers for three Black NFL coaches alleging racial bias by the league took aim directly at Commissioner Roger Goodell on Wednesday in their latest arguments against arbitrating a dispute they say belongs before a jury. In papers filed in Manhattan federal court, the lawyers wrote that arbitration would allow “unconscionably biased one-sided ‘kangaroo courts’” to decide the …

NFL seeks arbitration for Flores’ racial discrimination suit
2 years, 6 months ago

NFL seeks arbitration for Flores’ racial discrimination suit

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The NFL and six of its teams have filed for arbitration in the lawsuit that alleges they engaged in racial discrimination. “All we’re asking for is an open and fair process.” He said lawyers for Flores and the other two coaches will argue that the lawsuit belongs in federal court because any agreements calling for arbitration were …

NFL seeks arbitration for Flores' racial discrimination suit
2 years, 6 months ago

NFL seeks arbitration for Flores' racial discrimination suit

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “All we're asking for is an open and fair process.” He said …

NFL wants Brian Flores racial discrimination lawsuit to go to arbitration
2 years, 6 months ago

NFL wants Brian Flores racial discrimination lawsuit to go to arbitration

LA Times  

Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores stands on the sideline during a game against the New York Jets in November. The NFL has insisted the lawsuit is “without merit,” although Goodell said before the Super Bowl that “all of the allegations, whether they were based on racism or discrimination or the integrity of our game, all of those to me were …

Flores lawyer: Unconscionable for Goodell to arbitrate suit
2 years, 8 months ago

Flores lawyer: Unconscionable for Goodell to arbitrate suit

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — A lawyer for a Black NFL coach who sued the league alleging racist hiring practices told a judge Monday that arbitration is the wrong way to resolve the lawsuit in part because NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell would be the arbitrator and that would be “unconscionable.” Attorney Douglas Wigdor said the league was trying to force “behind closed …

2 former coaches join Brian Flores in his discrimination suit against the NFL
2 years, 9 months ago

2 former coaches join Brian Flores in his discrimination suit against the NFL

NPR  

2 former coaches join Brian Flores in his discrimination suit against the NFL Enlarge this image toggle caption Wilfredo Lee/AP Wilfredo Lee/AP Two former NFL coaches have now joined former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores in his lawsuit alleging he faced racial discrimination within the league. Former Arizona Cardinals head coach Steve Wilks and Ray Horton, a former defensive …

2 more Black coaches sue NFL alleging racial discrimination
2 years, 9 months ago

2 more Black coaches sue NFL alleging racial discrimination

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Two Black coaches joined Brian Flores on Thursday in his lawsuit alleging racist hiring practices by the NFL when there are vacancies for coaches and general managers. The lawsuit said Wilks was discriminated against by the Arizona Cardinals in 2018 when he was hired as a “bridge coach” but was given no meaningful chance to succeed, while …

Brian Flores wants lawsuit against NFL heard in court
2 years, 10 months ago

Brian Flores wants lawsuit against NFL heard in court

Associated Press  

Brian Flores wants the NFL to reject the Miami Dolphins’ request for an arbitration hearing regarding his class-action lawsuit against the team and the league alleging racist hiring practices. In addition to being secret and confidential, it is a well-accepted fact that arbitration presents a barrier to justice for victims of discrimination and other misconduct.” Flores, hired as a senior …

Flores hired to Steelers staff; lawsuit against NFL proceeds
2 years, 10 months ago

Flores hired to Steelers staff; lawsuit against NFL proceeds

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Brian Flores is back in the NFL. “I am excited about Brian Flores joining our coaching staff given his history of developing and teaching defensive players during his time in the NFL,” Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said in a statement. “The Steelers organization is FIRST CLASS,” veteran Pittsburgh cornerback Joe Haden, who will become a free agent in …

The Times podcast: Why the NFL doesn’t hire Black coaches
2 years, 11 months ago

The Times podcast: Why the NFL doesn’t hire Black coaches

LA Times  

Former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores, center, talks to down judge David Oliver during the first half of a December game against the Saints in New Orleans. In a league where Black players make up 70% of active rosters, the NFL currently has only two Black head coaches. It was filed this month by former Miami Dolphins head coach …

NFL to bolster inclusion policies, probe tanking allegations
2 years, 11 months ago

NFL to bolster inclusion policies, probe tanking allegations

Associated Press  

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell told teams Saturday the league will look to bolster policies meant to encourage hiring of minorities, particularly as head coaches, and he pledged an investigation into tanking allegations raised by Brian Flores in his discrimination lawsuit against the NFL. The commissioner added that the league’s record on hiring minority coaches has been “unacceptable.” The memo came …

Brian Flores on suing the NFL for discrimination : The Limits with Jay Williams : NPR
2 years, 11 months ago

Brian Flores on suing the NFL for discrimination : The Limits with Jay Williams : NPR

NPR  

Brian Flores on Taking a Stand Against the NFL Video by Nickolai Hammar, AJ Wilhelm and Nick Michael | NPR YouTube It was an abrupt move that not many could have foreseen. What's followed could be described as a "reckoning" for the NFL: Flores filed a class-action lawsuit against the league and its 32 franchises citing racial discrimination, a move …

Fired Miami Dolphins coach sues NFL, alleging racist hiring
2 years, 11 months ago

Fired Miami Dolphins coach sues NFL, alleging racist hiring

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Fired Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores sued the NFL and three teams on Tuesday over alleged racist hiring practices for coaches and general managers, saying the league remains “rife with racism” even as it publicly condemns it. According to the lawsuit, Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross told Flores he would pay him $100,000 for every loss during …

Has the NFL's Racial Reckoning Arrived?
2 years, 11 months ago

Has the NFL's Racial Reckoning Arrived?

NPR  

Has the NFL's Racial Reckoning Arrived? NPR's Tamara Keith talks with Howard Bryant of Meadowlark Media about Brian Flores' allegations of racial discrimination and unethical practices and where the NFL can go from here. BRYANT: Well, essentially, he's alleging that he was supposed to interview for the New York Giants job and received a congratulations from New England Patriots head …

Column: It’s now on NFL players. Will they fight for Brian Flores and Black coaches?
2 years, 11 months ago

Column: It’s now on NFL players. Will they fight for Brian Flores and Black coaches?

LA Times  

Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores, center, at the NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Dec. 27 in New Orleans. In the epilogue of “Forty Million Dollar Slaves,” William C. Rhoden’s 2006 book critiquing the relationship modern-day Black athletes have with the sports industry, he writes: “The challenge for African American athletes in the twenty-first century, with …

Fired Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores sues NFL, alleging racist hiring practices
2 years, 11 months ago

Fired Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores sues NFL, alleging racist hiring practices

LA Times  

Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores speaks to officials during a game against the New Orleans Saints on Dec. 27 in New Orleans. Fired Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores sued the NFL and three of its teams Tuesday, saying racist hiring practices by the league have left it racially segregated and managed like a plantation. The improvement came even though, …

Ex-Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores accuses NFL of racial discrimination in lawsuit
2 years, 11 months ago

Ex-Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores accuses NFL of racial discrimination in lawsuit

NPR  

Ex-Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores accuses NFL of racial discrimination in lawsuit Enlarge this image toggle caption Wilfredo Lee/AP file photo Wilfredo Lee/AP file photo Brian Flores, who was fired as head coach of the Miami Dolphins in January, filed a class-action lawsuit Tuesday against the NFL and three of its teams for alleged racial discrimination. Sponsor Message The 58-page …

Brian Flores sues NFL, three teams, alleging racism, offers of payment for tanking
2 years, 11 months ago

Brian Flores sues NFL, three teams, alleging racism, offers of payment for tanking

LA Times  

Brian Flores, talking to Dolphins owner Stephen M. Ross, left, during a practice in 2019, has sued the NFL and three teams, alleging racism, offers of payment for tanking, and possible tampering. Brian Flores, fired last month as coach of the Miami Dolphins, has filed a lawsuit alleging racial discrimination by NFL teams, and that his former team’s owner tried …

Seven things you need to know about Brian Flores’ lawsuit against the NFL
2 years, 11 months ago

Seven things you need to know about Brian Flores’ lawsuit against the NFL

LA Times  

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick watches from the sidelines during the second half against the Miami Dolphins on Jan. 9 in Miami Gardens, Fla. But the complaint alleges that the Giants already had made their choice — Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll — days before Flores’ interview, citing text messages that Belichick sent Flores, his former assistant with …

Court: Black ex-Hawkeyes can proceed with parts of lawsuit
3 years, 8 months ago

Court: Black ex-Hawkeyes can proceed with parts of lawsuit

Associated Press  

DES MOINES, Iowa — A federal lawsuit brought by a group of former Iowa football players alleging staff members mistreated Black players will move forward, but all or parts of some of the allegations were thrown out Thursday. Offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz and former strength coach Chris Doyle remain the focal points of the lawsuit filed in Iowa’s southern district. …

Ex-football players sue Iowa, alleging racial discrimination
4 years, 1 month ago

Ex-football players sue Iowa, alleging racial discrimination

Associated Press  

IOWA CITY, Iowa — A lawyer for 13 Black former Iowa football players announced Thursday that he has filed a lawsuit alleging his clients suffered racial discrimination under longtime coach Kirk Ferentz. The plaintiffs, including former star running back Akrum Wadley and career receptions leader Kevonte Martin-Manley, suffered “serious and pervasive discriminatory treatment and harassment,” according to a press release …

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