The Boston Red Sox want to confront their racist past and change the name of iconic Yawkey Way. The Yawkey Foundation has done a lot of great things over the years that have nothing to do with our history." Big Papi WayHenry said he would like to see it changed to David Ortiz Way or Big Papi Way, in honour of the Dominican Republic-born Red Sox great who retired following last season. "The Red Sox don't control the naming or renaming of streets," Henry said. The Red Sox also distanced themselves from their flagship radio broadcaster, because hosts doubted Jones's version of the events.

Source: CBC News August 17, 2017 20:55 UTC