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We continue to be inspired by these players as they advocate for transformational change in this very challenging moment, we are proud of their efforts to use their platform in an effort to end deep-seated social injustices. Their thoughtful approach and our conversations with them have deeply moved us, certainly in large part because of our familys history and long-standing commitment to human rights, but also because of their steadfast dedication to not sit idly by when they have the ability to make a difference. – Mark Wilf	Found on FOX News 4 years ago
Our organization and the players have shown a commitment to these causes over the last several years, but we know we need to and can do more, we want this investment to support the many diverse and meaningful social justice efforts throughout our country, but it can only be one piece of our overall work toward having a sustainable impact. Our actions within our communities will be the driving force for creating profound change. – Mark Wilf	Found on FOX News 4 years ago
Mr Diack had asked me to consider the fact that the IAAF was in a perilous financial state and needed sponsors, there was never any question of allowing the Russian athletes to participate in international competitions. – Gabriel Dollé	Found on Reuters 4 years ago
We have an opportunity to re-imagine the structure of the organisation to better serve the tennis community in the The USTA, this new structure allows The USTA to be more agile and more cost effective, while getting closer to tennis players at the local level. – The USTA	Found on Reuters 4 years ago
This mural is a monument to the town in which basketball has been alive for the past 30-40 years. – Igor Damjanovic	Found on Reuters 4 years ago
We began the project in February, but the situation with coronavirus has delayed it up until a few days ago. – Igor Damjanovic	Found on Reuters 4 years ago
The investigation into Ms Naser's three whereabouts failures in 2019 was ongoing at the time of the Doha World Championships and she was not provisionally suspended at that time, following conclusion of the investigation and a fourth whereabouts failure in January 2020, a Notice of Charge was issued and Ms Naser subject to an immediate provisional suspension. – The AIU	Found on Reuters 4 years ago
Thank you for your time, our country is in pain and people are justifiably angry, demanding to be heard. – Steve Phelps	Found on Reuters 4 years ago
They want the tournament to go ahead at any cost for economic reasons, which I understand, but the question is, how many players are willing to accept those terms. – Novak Djokovic	Found on Reuters 4 years ago
I had a telephone conversation with the leaders of world tennis. There were talks about the continuation of the season, mostly about the U.S. Open due in late August, but it's not known whether it will be held, the rules that they told us that we would have to respect to be there, to play at all, they are extreme. We would not have access to Manhattan, we would have to sleep in hotels at the airport, to be tested twice or three times per week. – Novak Djokovic	Found on Reuters 4 years ago
For me is very difficult to separate the status that the world is living from my real perspective on the world of tennis, no ? we need to be responsible, we need to be sure that the situation is safe enough, and then of course try to come back to our tour when the things are clear. – Rafa Nadal	Found on Reuters 4 years ago
The virus has been declared a pandemic, this is out of control. And I'm not talking about Covid-19. The virus I'm talking about is called racism. – Anthony Joshua	Found on Reuters 4 years ago
It's a real competition and it's a new tour, the players are going to win points, they're going to earn prize money. And at the end of the year there will be a champion. – Patrick Mouratoglou	Found on Reuters 4 years ago
I mean different tennis. Taking into consideration what was better back in the 1970s and the 80s and also bringing some modernity, i'm excited to showcase that and to see if this is much more attractive to the younger generation. – Patrick Mouratoglou	Found on Reuters 4 years ago
For many years I have been worried about the future of tennis. The average age of a tennis fan is 61, which is very old for a fan base, tennis is failing to renew its fanbase. And that's very worrying, because the future doesn't look bright. – Patrick Mouratoglou	Found on Reuters 4 years ago
This new model will allow the Spa-Francorchamps Circuit... to somewhat mitigate the financial effects of this historic crisis. – Vanessa Maes	Found on Reuters 4 years ago
It's sad that I'm here protesting the same thing that she did 50-plus years ago. – Coco Gauff	Found on Reuters 4 years ago
It breaks my heart because I'm fighting for the future for my brothers, i'm fighting for the future for my future kids, I'm fighting for the future for my future grandchildren. – Coco Gauff	Found on Reuters 4 years ago
I was eight years old when Trayvon Martin was killed. So why am I here at 16 still demanding change? – Coco Gauff	Found on Reuters 4 years ago
It is important that we be a good team mate not only to the NBA, but to the other 29 teams to support the efforts to complete this season and prepare for next season in a healthy and safe manner. – Minnesota Timberwolves	Found on Reuters 4 years ago
He is recovered and feeling well, those in close contact with the player leading up to his diagnosis have been notified. – The Penguins	Found on Reuters 4 years ago
It's sensible. I know the prize money isn't what they'd expect but it gets the membership playing golf, it's a total reset and I feel for the young guys coming through who thought they were going to be playing for millions. It'll take a few years before we get back to those times. – Colin Montgomerie	Found on Reuters 4 years ago
Without sacrifice, there can be no forward movement, you have to give up something before you can receive something and usually that something is much better. – Tommie Smith	Found on Reuters 4 years ago
I knew it would have an impact but I didn't know how far it would go, it was a calling for me to do it ... A lot of people had died for the sake of equality. That was my chance. I had a platform. – Tommie Smith	Found on Reuters 4 years ago

We continue to be inspired by these players as they advocate for transformational change in this very challenging moment, we are proud of their efforts to use their platform in an effort to end deep-seated social injustices. Their thoughtful approach and our conversations with them have deeply moved us, certainly in large part because of our familys history and long-standing commitment to human rights, but also because of their steadfast dedication to not sit idly by when they have the ability to make a difference.

– Mark Wilf

Found on FOX News
4 years ago

Our organization and the players have shown a commitment to these causes over the last several years, but we know we need to and can do more, we want this investment to support the many diverse and meaningful social justice efforts throughout our country, but it can only be one piece of our overall work toward having a sustainable impact. Our actions within our communities will be the driving force for creating profound change.

– Mark Wilf

Found on FOX News
4 years ago

Mr Diack had asked me to consider the fact that the IAAF was in a perilous financial state and needed sponsors, there was never any question of allowing the Russian athletes to participate in international competitions.

– Gabriel Dollé

Found on Reuters
4 years ago

We have an opportunity to re-imagine the structure of the organisation to better serve the tennis community in the The USTA, this new structure allows The USTA to be more agile and more cost effective, while getting closer to tennis players at the local level.

– The USTA

Found on Reuters
4 years ago

This mural is a monument to the town in which basketball has been alive for the past 30-40 years.

– Igor Damjanovic

Found on Reuters
4 years ago

We began the project in February, but the situation with coronavirus has delayed it up until a few days ago.

– Igor Damjanovic

Found on Reuters
4 years ago

The investigation into Ms Naser's three whereabouts failures in 2019 was ongoing at the time of the Doha World Championships and she was not provisionally suspended at that time, following conclusion of the investigation and a fourth whereabouts failure in January 2020, a Notice of Charge was issued and Ms Naser subject to an immediate provisional suspension.

– The AIU

Found on Reuters
4 years ago

Thank you for your time, our country is in pain and people are justifiably angry, demanding to be heard.

– Steve Phelps

Found on Reuters
4 years ago

They want the tournament to go ahead at any cost for economic reasons, which I understand, but the question is, how many players are willing to accept those terms.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters
4 years ago

I had a telephone conversation with the leaders of world tennis. There were talks about the continuation of the season, mostly about the U.S. Open due in late August, but it's not known whether it will be held, the rules that they told us that we would have to respect to be there, to play at all, they are extreme. We would not have access to Manhattan, we would have to sleep in hotels at the airport, to be tested twice or three times per week.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters
4 years ago

For me is very difficult to separate the status that the world is living from my real perspective on the world of tennis, no ? we need to be responsible, we need to be sure that the situation is safe enough, and then of course try to come back to our tour when the things are clear.

– Rafa Nadal

Found on Reuters
4 years ago

The virus has been declared a pandemic, this is out of control. And I'm not talking about Covid-19. The virus I'm talking about is called racism.

– Anthony Joshua

Found on Reuters
4 years ago

It's a real competition and it's a new tour, the players are going to win points, they're going to earn prize money. And at the end of the year there will be a champion.

– Patrick Mouratoglou

Found on Reuters
4 years ago

I mean different tennis. Taking into consideration what was better back in the 1970s and the 80s and also bringing some modernity, i'm excited to showcase that and to see if this is much more attractive to the younger generation.

– Patrick Mouratoglou

Found on Reuters
4 years ago

For many years I have been worried about the future of tennis. The average age of a tennis fan is 61, which is very old for a fan base, tennis is failing to renew its fanbase. And that's very worrying, because the future doesn't look bright.

– Patrick Mouratoglou

Found on Reuters
4 years ago

This new model will allow the Spa-Francorchamps Circuit... to somewhat mitigate the financial effects of this historic crisis.

– Vanessa Maes

Found on Reuters
4 years ago

It's sad that I'm here protesting the same thing that she did 50-plus years ago.

– Coco Gauff

Found on Reuters
4 years ago

It breaks my heart because I'm fighting for the future for my brothers, i'm fighting for the future for my future kids, I'm fighting for the future for my future grandchildren.

– Coco Gauff

Found on Reuters
4 years ago

I was eight years old when Trayvon Martin was killed. So why am I here at 16 still demanding change?

– Coco Gauff

Found on Reuters
4 years ago

It is important that we be a good team mate not only to the NBA, but to the other 29 teams to support the efforts to complete this season and prepare for next season in a healthy and safe manner.

– Minnesota Timberwolves

Found on Reuters
4 years ago

He is recovered and feeling well, those in close contact with the player leading up to his diagnosis have been notified.

– The Penguins

Found on Reuters
4 years ago

It's sensible. I know the prize money isn't what they'd expect but it gets the membership playing golf, it's a total reset and I feel for the young guys coming through who thought they were going to be playing for millions. It'll take a few years before we get back to those times.

– Colin Montgomerie

Found on Reuters
4 years ago

Without sacrifice, there can be no forward movement, you have to give up something before you can receive something and usually that something is much better.

– Tommie Smith

Found on Reuters
4 years ago

I knew it would have an impact but I didn't know how far it would go, it was a calling for me to do it ... A lot of people had died for the sake of equality. That was my chance. I had a platform.

– Tommie Smith

Found on Reuters
4 years ago

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