From players to members of the media and sports leagues, the world of sports began to weigh in on the US Supreme Court decision.
Just minutes after the US Supreme Court decision that changed the nearly 50-year-old abortion precedent set by NBA star LeBron James, he began retweeting pre-written tweets from former President Barack Obama denouncing the decision.
But James wasn’t the only athlete talking.
The Women’s National Basketball Association called the decision “treacherous”. And then the public comments on the tweet were immediately shut down.
This decision makes a deceptive abortion ban, which reinforces economic, social and political inequalities and could lead to higher maternal mortality and deprivation of all rights to reproductive freedom. #BansOffOurBodies pic.twitter.com/ND8kcx3viL
– WNBPA (@TheWNBPA) 24 June 2022
New York City’s Gotham Football Club also entered the debate to “appeal” the Supreme Court decision:
Club description. pic.twitter.com/PE7ZauaEzR
– New Jersey/New York Gotham FC (@GothamFC) 24 June 2022
Gotham FC also urged fans to support abortion:
Take action now. supports @ReproRights whose mission is to fight for greater access to abortion: https://t.co/EuhnbVrHwP
– New Jersey/New York Gotham FC (@GothamFC) 24 June 2022
But others in and around the sports world have spoken:
Supreme Court, Roe v. Wade, who has been advocating for the right to abortion for nearly 50 years.
This decision will not end with abortion.
Where it ends is safe and legal access to this important medical procedure.
It was a sad day in the United States.
– Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) 24 June 2022
We know that America worries about the wrong things.
– Rasool (@rd32_era) 24 June 2022
The Supreme Court made it possible to force women to give birth. DETERMINING THE RIGHTS OF WOMEN TO MAKE DECISION ABOUT THEIR OWN BODY. Despite all the progress of women in this country, today is a devastating day for women’s rights. Attacking women. #RoyVsWade
– Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) 24 June 2022
I am sad, offended and angry about today’s decision. We will not allow the tireless work and sacrifices of our predecessors to be easily forgotten or destroyed. Our communities need our voice and support. HORSE @GothamFCWe will do our best to be close to our family.
– Andrea Pagnanelli (@Apagnanelli) 24 June 2022
Faith is incredible.
Religion is cancer.
– Andy Herman (@AndyHermanNFL) 24 June 2022
It seems strange to me that those who say that my body is my choice of vaccine are the same people who give up this right to women.
This is not a political discussion, this is a humanitarian one.
– Kyle Long (@Ky1eLong) 24 June 2022
The Supreme Court reversed the news in its decision on Friday to remove women from the protection of their right to vote. Which country. https://t.co/vQjdRTybas
– Aaron Nagler (@AaronNagler) 24 June 2022
Hungry
– Sue Bird (@S10Bird) 24 June 2022
Whatever your view, an apolitical statement on a historic day: we are two countries living within the same borders. And it will only get worse. And it’s not sustainable.
– ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) 24 June 2022
The Supreme Court reversed the news in its decision on Friday to remove women from the protection of their right to vote. Which country. https://t.co/vQjdRTybas
– Aaron Nagler (@AaronNagler) 24 June 2022
sad and disappointed. I do not exercise now.
please donate to an abortion mutual aid organization if possible.
– Janice
(@scuriosa) 24 June 2022
When you are told that this is not politics (add anything that interests people) remember this week.
Religion
the game
Education
relationships
abortion
blue pills
FrameAll of this and more is decided by people you probably won’t even name.
-Erica L. Ayala (Eye-Yah-La)
(@elindsay08) 24 June 2022
We really go back in time. https://t.co/gReJPctcqc
– Joy Taylor (@JoyTaylorTalks) 24 June 2022
It is important for men to raise their voices in the world of sports. You are protesting. Donate to the abortion fund. If you don’t influence this time, it doesn’t mean that the next thing for them won’t affect you – there is no such thing as “workout” when it goes right.
– Charlotte Wilder (@TheWilderThings) 24 June 2022
Yesterday: IX. Giving equal rights to women in sports. It’s the title’s 50th anniversary. Today: Cancellation of 50 years of abortion rights.
Don’t take anything lightly.
– Lindsay Crouse (@lindsaycrouse) 24 June 2022
Women’s Sports Matter believes abortion is a human right. Denying access to abortion does not stop abortion; this makes it extremely unsafe and people can die. Also, abortion happens outside of women and we need to use inclusive language when talking about it.
– Women’s Sports Topic (@WSportsMatter) 24 June 2022
There will definitely be new ones in the hours and days after this grave Supreme Court decision. But he was one of the first commentators.
Source: Breitbart
