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) < > SS United States Completes First Leg of Voyage to Become Reef 6 hours, 48 minutes ago Hulu's Oscars Debut Marred by Technical Glitches 7 hours, 4 minutes ago Car Rams Crowd in Germany 8 hours, 24 minutes ago South Sudan Farmers Turn to Coffee Amid Crisis 15 hours, 40 minutes ago US Figure Skating Stars Honor Crash Victims 16 hours, 10 minutes ago Black Bear Rescued in Pakistan After Abuse 16 hours, 40 minutes ago San Diego FC Condemns Homophobic Chant at Home Opener 17 hours, 10 minutes ago Former Gang Member Wins New Zealand Open 17 hours, 38 minutes ago See 5 more photos Report an error