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) < > World's Tallest Teenager to Redshirt Freshman Year 17 hours, 9 minutes ago Plank Falls From Boston Skyscraper, Nearly Hits Pedestrians 17 hours, 39 minutes ago Gang Violence in Manhattan Has Killed 4 Bystanders Over 18 Months 18 hours, 9 minutes ago Seattle Man Charged in Random Daylight Stabbing Spree 18 hours, 42 minutes ago Ex-Prosecutor Arrested for Mayor's Brutal Killing Nov 14, 2024 1:45 AM CST Olympic Shot Put Legend Dies at 84 Nov 14, 2024 1:15 AM CST Florida Schools Remove Iconic Books Amid Controversy Nov 14, 2024 12:45 AM CST DOJ Sues to Stop UnitedHealth's Amedisys Acquisition Nov 14, 2024 12:15 AM CST 11 Hurt When Explosion Rocks Louisville Business Nov 13, 2024 2:15 AM CST New Mexico Election Official Faces Online Threats Nov 13, 2024 1:45 AM CST Olympian Withdraws From Boxing Elections After Racist, Sexist Attacks Nov 13, 2024 12:45 AM CST Driver Dies After Bypassing Barricade on Damaged Highway Nov 13, 2024 12:15 AM CST See 5 more photos Report an error