{"id":438175,"date":"2021-04-21T10:05:58","date_gmt":"2021-04-21T14:05:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=438175"},"modified":"2021-04-21T10:06:02","modified_gmt":"2021-04-21T14:06:02","slug":"guilty-on-all-charges-the-sports-world-reacts-to-the-derek-chauvin-verdict","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/guilty-on-all-charges-the-sports-world-reacts-to-the-derek-chauvin-verdict\/","title":{"rendered":"Guilty On All Charges: The Sports World Reacts To The Derek Chauvin Verdict"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fguilty-on-all-charges-the-sports-world-reacts-to-the-derek-chauvin-verdict%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=438175&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/fb_image-3065.jpeg?w=1200&#038;h=800&#038;ixlib=react-9.0.3\" class=\"ff-og-image-inserted\"  style=\"display:none\"><\/div>\n<p><span>On Tuesday, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter following the death of George Floyd.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Video of Floyd\u2019s death had a profound impact on the world of sports. During the NBA restart in Orlando, \u201cBlack Lives Matter\u201d messaging could be seen on the baselines of the courts and players were allowed to display social justice messages on the back of their jerseys.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The NFL played \u201cLift Every Voice And Sing,\u201d which is considered the black national anthem, before each teams season opener.<\/p>\n<p>After the Chauvin verdict, reactions from leading athletes and sports leagues came pouring in.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGeorge Floyd\u2019s murder was a flash point for how we look at race and justice in our country, and we are pleased that justice appears to have been served,\u201d the NBA said in a statement. \u201cBut we also recognize that there is much work to be done and the National Basketball Association and the Basketball Players Association, together with our newly-formed Social Justice Coalition, will redouble our efforts to advocate for meaningful change in the areas of criminal justice and policing.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\" readability=\"5.1171171171171\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The following was released by the NBA. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/taSKKJa2Sc\">pic.twitter.com\/taSKKJa2Sc<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA Communications (@NBAPR) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBAPR\/status\/1384618221328867330?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 20, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>\u201cWhile we hope the end of the trial offers a chance for healing,\u201d the NHL said in their statement, \u201cwe remain committed to actively engaging in the movement for equality and we invite our fans to join us in supporting systemic change.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\" readability=\"6.2727272727273\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">National Hockey League Statement following today\u2019s verdict in Minneapolis. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/hODghaQ25H\">pic.twitter.com\/hODghaQ25H<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NHL (@NHL) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NHL\/status\/1384618281596817409?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 20, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>\u201cToday\u2019s outcome in the Derek Chauvin trial in Minneapolis does not undo the loss of life,\u201d the NFL said in a statement. \u201cMr. George Floyd should be here with us today. Our hearts remain with the Floyd family, and we understand the pain, anger and frustration does not go away even when justice is delivered.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cImportantly, even as we identify reasons for hope, we must continue to help move our society toward a more equal and just tomorrow. We are proud to partner with NFL players and clubs and remain to do the important work needed to make positive change in our society.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\" readability=\"2.1818181818182\">\n<p lang=\"und\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/kzpcKfa6fk\">pic.twitter.com\/kzpcKfa6fk<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NFL\/status\/1384634884782579715?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 20, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>A handful of sports organizations along with numerous sports figures also reacted on social media.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\" readability=\"12.448484848485\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Today our thoughts, prayers, &#038; condolences remain with George Floyd\u2019s family, &#038; others that have recently been devastated by violence. The Dodgers will continue to support and encourage awareness and commit resources in the effort to address systemic inequity &#038; social injustice.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Dodgers\/status\/1384619751469510657?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 20, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\" readability=\"4.551724137931\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">ACCOUNTABILITY<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 LeBron James (@KingJames) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KingJames\/status\/1384629525749788676?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 20, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\" readability=\"4.2127659574468\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">justice<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Ja Morant (@JaMorant) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JaMorant\/status\/1384615090977087492?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 20, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\" readability=\"6.88\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Thank God\u2026guilty! Justice has been served!!<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MagicJohnson\/status\/1384615874057805826?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 20, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\" readability=\"7.0588235294118\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">JUSTICE \u2013 SERVED  \u2013 no other verdict could have been rendered than GUILTY !<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Dick Vitale (@DickieV) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DickieV\/status\/1384620111093403649?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 20, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\" readability=\"6.6823529411765\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Got Damn right!!! \ud83d\udde3GUILTY!!!<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Kendrick Perkins (@KendrickPerkins) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KendrickPerkins\/status\/1384616725954449411?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 20, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Chauvin faces a 40-year maximum sentence for the second-degree unintentional murder conviction, a 25-year sentence for third-degree murder and a 10-year sentence for second-degree manslaughter.<\/p>\n<p><em>The Daily Wire is one of America\u2019s fastest-growing conservative media companies and counter-cultural outlets for news, opinion, and entertainment. Get inside access to The Daily Wire by becoming a <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/subscribe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">member<\/a>. \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On Tuesday, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter following the death of George Floyd.\u00a0Video of Floyd\u2019s death had &#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2276371,"comment_status":"close","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/fb_image-3065.jpeg?w=1200&h=800&ixlib=react-9.0.3","fifu_image_alt":"Guilty On All Charges: The Sports World Reacts To The Derek Chauvin Verdict","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-438175","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/fb_image-3065.jpeg?w=1200&h=800&ixlib=react-9.0.3","fifu_image_alt":"Guilty On All Charges: The Sports World Reacts To The Derek Chauvin Verdict","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/438175","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=438175"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/438175\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2276371"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=438175"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=438175"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=438175"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}