http://assets.espn.go.com/i/tvlistings/tv_espn_original.gif en-us 10 ESPN Inc. http://espn.go.com/ Copyright 2010 ESPN Inc. Hopefully, our anger over the child abuse allegations at Penn State will result in badly needed reforms. But we should productively channel our outrage about violence against women, too.]]> November 30, 2011 07:53:01 PST The NFL is getting high marks for its diverse hiring practices.]]> September 15, 2011 09:38:21 PDT The WNBA remains a leader in hiring women and minorities to top positions.]]> August 10, 2011 08:17:55 PDT The NFL received its highest grade ever for racial diversity hiring practices but is still behind on hiring women.]]> September 29, 2010 05:41:31 PDT One expert watched the Super Bowl ads in February and was dismayed by their lack of diversity and sensitivity. Three months of intensive research later, he's taking on Madison Avenue.]]> May 05, 2010 10:41:48 PDT The Mark Sanchez sensation in New York just might shed some light on the Hispanics who came before him in pro football.]]> September 25, 2009 03:21:03 PDT The number of African-American head coaches in college football is shrinking, while the gap in graduation rates is widening. It's time for drastic action, writes Richard Lapchick.]]> December 08, 2008 10:36:28 PST The WNBA has received the first A-plus given in Richard Lapchick's annual diversity report card on race and gender.]]> July 29, 2008 08:19:04 PDT When Tony Elliott died earlier this week, he took with him stories of crime and drug addiction that he'd used to help warn children about the dangers of drug use, writes Richard Lapchick.]]> January 04, 2008 06:51:16 PST Mychal Bell of the "Jena Six" is back in jail, but there is hope for a second chance in the lessons of the past, writes Richard Lapchick.]]> October 16, 2007 05:13:20 PDT Concerns over the possibility of a racial bias in the calls made by its officials shouldn't detract from the NBA's diversity successes, writes Richard Lapchick.]]> May 09, 2007 07:15:25 PDT His name might not be widely known now, but Darryl Hill carried a heavy burden when he broke the color barrier for African-American athletes in the ACC, writes Richard Lapchick.]]> February 12, 2007 02:45:11 PST Georgia Tech's Eddie McAshan didn't get to play in the 1972 Liberty Bowl, but he broke down barriers nonetheless for players who followed.]]> February 05, 2007 07:24:35 PST Lovie Smith's success with the Bears is one of the encouraging developments as Richard Lapchick releases the latest Racial and Gender Report Card.]]> December 20, 2006 05:56:11 PST There was never doubt Tagliabue wanted to increase opportunities for African-Americans in league and team leadership roles.]]> August 17, 2006 05:03:40 PDT