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) < > Rihanna Steals Spotlight at A$AP Rocky's Assault Trial 14 hours, 35 minutes ago Iraqi Quran Burner Shot Dead Near Stockholm, 5 Arrested 14 hours, 42 minutes ago Dogs Survive Plane Crash, Find Homes as Tribute to Pilot 19 hours, 22 minutes ago New Mexico Hunters Warned of Record PFAS Levels in Wildlife 20 hours, 7 minutes ago Music Stars Unite for FireAid Concert Benefiting Wildfire Relief 20 hours, 37 minutes ago Utah Fights to Keep Sundance Film Festival as Relocation Looms 21 hours, 7 minutes ago Daughter of Ex-President Zuma Faces Court Over Terrorism Charges 21 hours, 31 minutes ago Kim Jong Un Pushes Nuclear Expansion After Trump's Inauguration Jan 29, 2025 2:15 AM CST Vatican Issues Ethical Guidelines for AI Use Jan 29, 2025 1:45 AM CST Jake and Logan Paul Tease New HBO Max Project Jan 29, 2025 1:15 AM CST Brittney Griner Joins Atlanta Dream, Ends 11-Year Phoenix Stint Jan 29, 2025 12:45 AM CST F-35 Fighter Jet Crashes in Alaska Jan 29, 2025 12:15 AM CST Serbian PM Resigns Amidst Protests, Unrest Jan 28, 2025 1:49 PM CST X Partners With Visa to Launch Real-Time Payments System Jan 28, 2025 1:42 PM CST Netanyahu Invited to White House by Trump Jan 28, 2025 1:36 PM CST Youngest White House Press Secretary Makes Her Debut Jan 28, 2025 1:31 PM CST Plane Catches Fire in South Korea Jan 28, 2025 12:58 PM CST East Palestine, Norfolk Southern Reach $22M Settlement Over Derailment Jan 28, 2025 11:10 AM CST See 5 more photos Report an error