MESA, Ariz. — Chad Rives came to the East Valley in 2019 hoping for a fresh start. However, those hopes were dashed when he says he faced racial slurs at two gyms in the area. He filed a complaint two years ago and is still awaiting a response.
The 6-foot-5 former Kentucky State lineman came to Arizona hoping for a tryout with the Cardinals after being invited to mini-camp with Washington.
Although his NFL dream never materialized, he used his athletic training and management skills to land a job with LA Fitness…