27 August 2020

I strongly support the NBA, WNBA and MLB players who are striking for racial justice. Real change takes place when people come together and demand it. It is time for the police who shot Jacob Blake seven times in the back to be fired, arrested and prosecuted. Now.

— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) August 27, 2020

Naomi Osaka announces she’s not going to play in the semis of the Southern Open tomorrow after the police shooting of Jacob Blake https://t.co/4KBy9rKimK

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) August 27, 2020

I have had this idea in my head for a long time, maybe unsurprisingly... CATERBUS! 🐛🪲🐞🐌🐛 https://t.co/3q3OczA5ps

— Tokenin 🌱🍃🍵 (@TokeninAC) August 27, 2020

The Bucks players made this decision in the wake of the Jacob Blake shooting in Wisconsin, ultimately deciding that they wouldn't leave the locker room for the start of Game 5 against Orlando. https://t.co/COJ6E0aJLj

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 26, 2020

Gathering together at the Tree Station before Work, Flower Hut 4 . . . ! Nasturtiums yay ......... 💐 https://t.co/wkEA4uLFVJ

— Tokenin 🌱🍃🍵 (@TokeninAC) August 27, 2020

Emotions are raw, players were already worn out of bubble environment prior to the Jacob Blake shooting and sources say discussions within teams are ongoing about postponing tomorrow's three games too -- and beyond. "The season is in jeopardy," one vet player here tells ESPN.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 26, 2020

This is complete privilege https://t.co/cZapHyeGLd

— Tavaris (@VariJStylez) August 26, 2020