In the final pages of his new book Power Players: Sports, Politics, and the American Presidency, author Chris Cilliza posits a theory that pickleball is the way to re-unite the current Divided States of America. Yes, Cillizza writes that Joe Biden's 2020 election winning campaign and the sport of pickleball espouse the same ideals and principle: everyone can contribute and … [Read more...] about Pickleball Could Re-Unite, Save America. Yes, We’re Serious
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Megan Rapinoe: USWNT Legend, Social Justice Champion
As we count down the days to the 2023 Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, we profile some of the squad's key veterans, who will be crucial to the USWNT success. United States Women's National Team Star Megan Rapinoe is a tour de force both on and off the pitch. Just last week, Rapinoe announced her retirement, effective at the end of the NWSL season. And it means … [Read more...] about Megan Rapinoe: USWNT Legend, Social Justice Champion
Ozzie Guillen Provides Emotional, Powerful Reaction to Highland Park Shooting
As it's the one year anniversary of the Highland Park, IL Independence Day Parade mass shooting, we now re-publish our stories from one year ago, spotlighting the reactions and commentary from local sports figures. Fourth of July 2022 will unfortunately always be synonymous with the deadly mass shooting that transpired in the in the affluent Chicago suburb of Highland Park, … [Read more...] about Ozzie Guillen Provides Emotional, Powerful Reaction to Highland Park Shooting
White Sox Closer Liam Hendriks Calls for Action on American Gun Laws
As it's the one year anniversary of the Highland Park, IL Independence Day Parade mass shooting, we now re-publish our stories from one year ago, spotlighting the reactions and commentary from local sports figures. Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks is a two-time All-Star who led the American League in saves last season with 38. As great a baseball player as he is, … [Read more...] about White Sox Closer Liam Hendriks Calls for Action on American Gun Laws
Photos, Videos of Notre Dame Football at Juneteenth Rally #StaNDTogether
As today is the Juneteenth holiday, we're re-posting this article from 2020, covering the Juneteenth rally and demonstration staged by the Notre Dame football team that year. This is not the first time that the Notre Dame community and the Notre Dame football team fought against the ugly forces of hate and intolerance that exist in our society. The Fighting Irish nickname … [Read more...] about Photos, Videos of Notre Dame Football at Juneteenth Rally #StaNDTogether
Remember, Sen. Tommy Tuberville Got Out-Smarted by the Worst Football Coach Ever
Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) is once again trending, and, as always, it's because he's done or said something utterly stupid and morally reprehensible. Save this post, and refer back to this URL the next time Senator Tuberville behaves in a manner that is egregiously dumb and/or totally evil. Because it will happen again; and again and again. … [Read more...] about Remember, Sen. Tommy Tuberville Got Out-Smarted by the Worst Football Coach Ever
Indy 500 Takes Nationalism Up to Jingoism, and Beyond
With the 107th Indy 500 coming up on Sunday, we re-publish this piece from the 102nd running of the Indy 500. Enjoy! You know what patriotism is. You're familiar with nationalism. But you might not know what the term is for when patriotism and nationalism combine, get put on steroids and multiplied to the 10th power. That is a phenomenon known as jingoism. … [Read more...] about Indy 500 Takes Nationalism Up to Jingoism, and Beyond
Most Memorable Merica, MAGA Shirts Seen at Indianapolis 500
Editor's note: as it's Indy 500 week, we're re-running this piece, originally from 2017, on MAGA propaganda present at the race track. As has been well documented, especially so on this site, the patriotism gets ramped up to jingoism and then some at the Indianapolis 500 every year. Actually take that jingoism and square it, no wait, take it to the tenth power. In other … [Read more...] about Most Memorable Merica, MAGA Shirts Seen at Indianapolis 500