Sports stars and other voices from the NBA, NHL, NFL and beyond lit up social media during the weekend to condemn racism and the protest that turned violent in Charlottesville, Va., during the weekend.
Athletes decried the racist rhetoric and the violence that was touched off in and around the city.
Here's a sample, starting with NBA star LeBron James:
It's sad what's going on in Charlottesville. Is this the direction our country is heading? Make America Great Again huh?! He said that[?] [?] [?] -- LeBron James (@KingJames) August 12, 2017
Hate these images... This isn't CVille.... The tantrum will be over soon #insecurity -- Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE) August 12, 2017
Insanely frustrating. Evolution will favor the self assured... not man babies with tiki torches or people playing "militia" -- Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE) August 12, 2017
My 2 years @ UVA were 2 of my best. Shocked & horrified to see what's happening. [?] shall overcome the hate that's trespassing on C'Ville -- Kyle Martino (@kylemartino) August 12, 2017
#Charlottesville makes me sick...what world are we living in rn?!? -- Jeremy Lin (@JLin7) August 12, 2017
America only needs one torch
It's bigger and brighter than yours#Charlottesville [?] pic.twitter.com/yDusNqFphW -- Enes Kanter (@Enes_Kanter) August 12, 2017
The NHL's Detroit Red Wings got caught up in the protests its logo was used on homemade shields and flags.
Yahoo! Sports has a story on how a hate group has appropriated the team's symbol.