The whole point of NFL players taking a knee during the Star Spangled Banner is to protest against racial injustices and police brutality. That message of course has been twisted and perverted by far right extremists, and now spun into the narrative of "spoiled, pampered athletes disrespecting the country that gave them their opportunities." What an individual chooses to do … [Read more...] about Pat Fitzgerald: “40% of the Country” Takes Anthem Protests “Out of Context”
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Jurgen Klopp Reveals How Much Brexit Initially Shocked Him
Brexit was certainly a shock to the system last summer. Many, if not most of us, simply didn't see it coming. With a voter turnout of 72% in the United Kingdom, just under 52% voted to leave the European Union and the British exit from the EU was officially on. According to former World Bank Chief Economist and Vice President Lawrence Summers, Brexit was the first incident … [Read more...] about Jurgen Klopp Reveals How Much Brexit Initially Shocked Him
Peanut Tillman Joining the FBI: Bears Legends Smith, Wilson and Dent Weigh In
Goodbye television punditry and acting, Peanut Tillman has moved on to a bigger and better post-football career.The former Chicago Bears cornerback (who also had a very small role in one of the Sharknado films) recently began training to become an agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Tillman, 36, was a criminal justice major at Louisiana Lafayette, and when the news … [Read more...] about Peanut Tillman Joining the FBI: Bears Legends Smith, Wilson and Dent Weigh In
Joe Maddon Failed With His Latest Political Remarks
Chicago Cubs Manager Joe Maddon needs to be better than the remarks he made today in response to the sporting world backlashing against President Donald Trump. The POTUS went after Colin Kaepernick and the NFL last night at a needless and pointless rally in Alabama. National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell hit back at Trump with a strongly worded statement … [Read more...] about Joe Maddon Failed With His Latest Political Remarks
Bears Capt. Akiem Hicks “Doesn’t Appreciate” Trump NFL Commentary
On Friday, Chicago Bears Defensive End Akiem Hicks was promoted to Team Captain for the rest of the season, stepping up and filling a role left vacated by the injured Jerrell Freeman. On Saturday, Hicks was called upon to be a leader and answer very important questions about free speech and individual rights following President Donald Trump's attacks on Colin Kaepernick and the … [Read more...] about Bears Capt. Akiem Hicks “Doesn’t Appreciate” Trump NFL Commentary
Patriots Legend Vince Wilfork Discusses Hurricane Harvey Relief Work (Exclusive)
Sunday brings the Vince Wilfork Bowl, so to speak, as the legendary lineman's two former teams will clash in Foxboro. The Houston Texans, who rank 32 out of 32 in both total offense and passing offense, visit the defending champion New England Patriots; who are reside at the top in both categories. Obviously, the Pats are huge favorites. Vince Wilfork will be there, … [Read more...] about Patriots Legend Vince Wilfork Discusses Hurricane Harvey Relief Work (Exclusive)
United Vow to Take Action Amidst Romelu Lukaku Chant Controversy
Ahead of their dominating 4-1 victory over Burton Albion in the League Cup third round, Manchester United warned fans at Old Trafford not to engage in any offensive behavior. The club promised disciplinary action against those found in violation. This statement was obviously in response to a supporter chant about Romelu Lukaku that has been deemed offensive and racist by … [Read more...] about United Vow to Take Action Amidst Romelu Lukaku Chant Controversy
Chelsea FC Vow Strong Action Against Anti-Semitic Songs
Over the weekend we saw another ugly racist incident involving Chelsea FC supporters. It was a chant heard at Leicester City's King Power Stadium Saturday about Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata, one that contains Anti-Semitic lyrics targeted toward rival club Tottenham Hotspur. It includes an offensive term often used to describe Jewish people, which these fans use as an … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Vow Strong Action Against Anti-Semitic Songs
Bill Cowher Strongly Calls Out Colin Kaepernick; but Misses Some Points
Former Pittsburgh Steelers Coach Bill Cowher made a lot of great points as he called out Colin Kaepernick this morning on The NFL Today. However, he also greatly missed the mark on a few more. The NFL pundit is spot on when he asks Kaepernick why he's remaining silent, and there's absolutely nothing wrong with querying about the contract specifics, and if those contract … [Read more...] about Bill Cowher Strongly Calls Out Colin Kaepernick; but Misses Some Points
Tomi Lahren Fails Upwards, Officially Joins FOX News Channel
Since her dismissal from Glenn Beck's TheBlaze (it is one word, not two for some reason) network, Tomi Lahren has obviously been going out of her way to move away from her alt-right reputation. Lahren has obviously been trying to rebrand herself as a far right pundit, somewhat closer to the mainstream discussion, instead of extremist ideology with which she is currently … [Read more...] about Tomi Lahren Fails Upwards, Officially Joins FOX News Channel
