So I guess we also give the ignorant defense to Spain's women's tennis team?
http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2008...olympicstennis
And while Etoo seems to be getting the play in this thread, let's not forget the Theirry Henry incident or the Lewis Hamilton incident (which I believe was mentioned at least once already).
Look, I'm probably one of the least racially sensitive guys around. Leastwise, I don't believe I'm known for being all touchy feely about the subject. But in light of those events, which drew enough attention & criticism that I knew about them even though they occurred in sports I barely follow, I'm having a tough time absorbing how anyone in the basketball or tennis pictures could have not realized this might be an issue. Or more accurately, I have a really tough time believing
someone in them didn't say "um, guys, this might not be a great idea". How big a vacuum can we believe athletes live in?