The impact of George Floyd’s death last week in police custody — and sports’ role in race relations — was the focal point of KVOE’s Monday Morning Quarterback this week.
Our guests included Emporia State men’s basketball coaches Craig Doty and Justin Harley, ESU track athlete Jazmin Williams, ESU football coaches Garin Higgins and Eriq Moore and Lebo boys basketball coach Dwayne Paul. We encourage you to click here to listen to the full program.
Separately, while athletes, coaches and teams make statements about race relations in light of Floyd’s death, two related sports developments have come to light — one uplifting, one tragic.
Former world champion boxer Floyd Mayweather is paying for the funeral services, according to his promotions company. The funeral will be June 9 in Floyd’s hometown of Houston.
Former Indiana University football player Chris Beaty was one of two people shot dead during a protest in Indianapolis on Saturday. One person has been arrested but further details are pending.
