Sports world reacts to conviction of Derek Chauvin in murder of George Floyd

On Tuesday, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted on all three counts he faced in the death of George Floyd. After a day of deliberations, a jury found Chauvin guilty of unintentional second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.

The conviction is a watershed moment for racial justice in America. In the aftermath of Floyd’s killing, nationwide protests aimed to highlight social injustice and systemic racism in America, particularly in regards to the police system. Those protests included many leagues, teams and athletes from the sports world, so it’s no surprise that Tuesday’s verdict elicited reactions and statements from across sports.

 

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