Missouri football players strike amid racial tensions on campus

More than 30 black football players at the University of Missouri have said they will boycott team activities until the school's president is removed over his handling of racial tensions on campus

Los Angeles: More than 30 black football players at the University of Missouri have said they will boycott team activities until the school's president is removed over his handling of racial tensions on campus.

The players said on Twitter Saturday night they would not participate in practices or games unless president Tim Wolfe resigns or is sacked.

"We will no longer participate in any football related activities until President Tim Wolfe resigns."

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