Sports / Ben Crump Ben Crump Sponsors Players at US Open Civil rights lawyer promotes diversity by sponsoring underdog players By Newser.AI Read our AI policy Posted Aug 30, 2024 1:00 AM CDT Copied Dusan Lajovic, of Serbia, returns a shot to Daniil Medvedev, of Russia, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) See 5 more photos Well-known civil rights attorney Ben Crump is making waves in the sports world by sponsoring less-known players at the US Open Grand Slam tennis tournament. His firm's name, "Ben Crump Law," has been displayed on patches worn by players like Tomas Machac of the Czech Republic and Serbia's Dusan Lajovic. Crump says the sponsorship aligns with "Arthur Ashe's legacy" and that it's about "supporting diversity and inclusion." He added: "The sponsorship helps the underdog players who obviously don't have name-brand sponsors but deserve just as much of a chance to display their talents and compete against the best in the world, to have a chance at being champions." Crump, known for his role in high-profile police brutality cases involving George Floyd, Trayvon Martin, and others, expressed his continued commitment to social justice. The attorney emphasized that the patches are not about business but about ensuring that every person "can display their talents and compete on as equal a playing field as possible." Crump will attend the tournament this weekend. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP) < > Uganda Prepares Trial Vaccine to Combat Ebola Outbreak 45 minutes ago Japan Launches Navigation Satellite Aboard New Rocket 47 minutes ago Norwegian Ship Cleared in Baltic Sea Cable Damage Investigation Feb 1, 2025 10:06 AM CST Russian Strikes Kill 8 in Ukraine Feb 1, 2025 9:51 AM CST School Shooter's Mother Seeks New Trial Over Witness Deals Jan 31, 2025 12:48 PM CST Trump Administration's Foreign Aid Freeze Sparks Humanitarian Crisis Concerns Jan 31, 2025 2:15 AM CST France Concludes Military Presence in Chad With Final Base Handover Jan 31, 2025 1:45 AM CST Hospitals Pause Gender-Affirming Care for Minors Over Trump Order Jan 31, 2025 1:15 AM CST Uganda Records First Ebola Death Since Early 2023 Jan 31, 2025 12:45 AM CST 6 Arrested After Fatal Fireworks Explosion in Honolulu Jan 31, 2025 12:15 AM CST See 5 more photos Report an error