NHL facing outrage over racism incidents
Two incidents involving racism outed recently have seen the National Hockey League struggling to maintain positive public relations. One incident involved a coach racially insulting a black player 10 years ago, while the other involves a commentator's insensitive comments regarding Canadian immigrants during a game. Despite the NHL's condemnation, experts advise the NHL to take more expansive action against racism in the league.
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