Amherst Sanctions Team, Fires Coach Over Racist Chant

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Amherst College in Massachusetts has placed its nationally ranked lacrosse program on probation and fired its head coach in response to reports of racist actions by team members.

As reported by the Daily Hampshire Gazette, the school fired coach Jon Thompson, made itself ineligible for the 2021 postseason and banned formal team gatherings until Nov. 1, which includes any player-run practices or other team-bonding activities. In addition, every member of the team will be required to complete an educational course on diversity and inclusion.

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