US ex-cop sentenced to 22.5 yrs for George Floyd murder

Derek Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer convicted for murdering George Floyd last year, has been sentenced to 22.5 years in prison. IMAGE: Former Minneapolis police officer Derek......

US ex-cop found guilty on all 3 charges of killing George Floyd

A jury deliberated less than 11 hours before finding Derek Chauvin guilty of all three charges against him -- second-degree murder, third-degree murder and manslaughter. IMAGE: Mileesha Smith,......

US city to pay $27 mn settlement to George Floyd's family

The family of George Floyd, the African-American man whose death set off a wave of protests after a video showed a white police officer kneeling on his neck for more than nine minutes last May, has......

George Floyd laid to rest amid call for racial justice in US

African-American George Floyd, whose custodial killing stoked widespread protests in the United States and other countries over racial injustice, was laid to rest following a funeral service at a......

Hamilton leads tributes to George Floyd on death anniversary

'We never forget. We continue our work ... We work to build an equal world for George, for his children, and for all the other victims of racism.' IMAGE: One Tuesday, Formula One champion Hamilton......

The masks of Naomi Osaka at the US Open

US Open champion Naomi Osaka wore a different face mask for each of her matches at Flushing Meadows this year.   They each carried the name of a Black American and aimed to highlight racial......

Amla comes out in support of Black Lives Matter campaign

IMAGE: Former South Africa opener Hashim Amla. Photograph: Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images/Getty Images Former South Africa batsman Hashim Amla on Wednesday came out in support of the 'Black Lives......

Former Proteas players back Ngidi on 'BLM' stance

'We note the criticism aimed at Lungi for expressing his views -- and we hope that CSA, together with fellow cricketers both present and past will come out strongly in support of #BLM.'  ......

Football Focus: MLS players raise fists, take a knee

IMAGE: Players of MLS teams Orlando City and Inter Miami participate in a Black Lives Matter pre-game ceremony before match between as part of MLS is back Tournament at ESPN Wide World of Sports......