Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty murder and manslaughter Tuesday in the death of George Floyd.
Below is how the sports world reacted to the news.
— NFL (@NFL) April 20, 2021
National Hockey League Statement following today’s verdict in Minneapolis. pic.twitter.com/hODghaQ25H
— NHL (@NHL) April 20, 2021
NBPA Executive Director Michele Roberts and NBA Commissioner Adam Silver released the following joint statement today: pic.twitter.com/r0XQkLssOb
— NBA (@NBA) April 20, 2021
— MLB (@MLB) April 20, 2021
— Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) April 21, 2021
Finally🙏🏽 something positive
— Jamal Murray (@BeMore27) April 20, 2021
MLBPA Executive Director Tony Clark issued the following statement pic.twitter.com/3xmGIM1qem
— MLB Players (@MLB_PLAYERS) April 20, 2021
MLS Statement on Trial in Minnesota: pic.twitter.com/rpITFz84te
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) April 20, 2021
— U.S. Soccer (@ussoccer) April 20, 2021
We stand in support of today’s verdict in the George Floyd case. pic.twitter.com/b21BBOQTJG
— ThePlayersAlliance (@Player_Alliance) April 20, 2021
