News of Queen Elizabeth II’s passing has been met with utter shock by most people around the world, but even greater sadness for the British, as it has left an entire kingdom in mourning. Sports are inevitably following suit, as many matches and competitions in different disciplines have been stopped to pay their respects to Britain’s longest-lived monarch and to dedicate … [Read more...] about A nation in mourning, and the sports world follows suit
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Peru Joins Jurisdictions that have Legalized Online Sports Betting and Gambling
President Pedro Castillo Endorses Online Gaming Regulation Bill A month after the Congress of Peru voted with 91 ayes, 0 nays, and 7 abstains on a new bill to legalize and regulate online sports betting and gambling in the South American country, president Pedro Castillo signed the bill numbered 31,557 and made it a law at a special ceremony conducted at the Government Palace. … [Read more...] about Peru Joins Jurisdictions that have Legalized Online Sports Betting and Gambling
Exclusive with Bears, Patriots, NFL Legend Martellus Bennett
Former Giants, Bears, Packers, Patriots and Cowboys tight end and NFL legend Martellus Bennett doesn't believe the day has come where professional athletes have no reservations about speaking out on the issues. "No, that fear is still there," Bennett responded when we put this question to him during our exclusive conversation at Open Books, a literacy non-profit in the west … [Read more...] about Exclusive with Bears, Patriots, NFL Legend Martellus Bennett
Notre Dame Legend Hesburgh, or ‘Fr. Ted,’ Would be Perfect for America Right Now
Editor's Note: with the original publication that this article was posted on set for imminent extinction, we brought this post over to The Sports Bank before it gets deleted. It originally ran in April. of 2019, but we have updated it to make current for present day. U.S. Secretary of Transportation (and then South Bend Mayor) Pete Buttigieg isn't the first nationally relevant … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Legend Hesburgh, or ‘Fr. Ted,’ Would be Perfect for America Right Now
Mike Singletary Exclusive: Chicago Bears Legend Champions Clean Water Cause
During his playing days, Chicago Bears icon and NFL Hall of Famer Mike Singletary was well known for both his incredible toughness and amazing acumen. Whenever anyone makes their all-time best Super Bowl picks, the team whose defense he anchored, the '85 Bears, is always considered among the best. Now the legendary linebacker is bringing the same traits which helped him … [Read more...] about Mike Singletary Exclusive: Chicago Bears Legend Champions Clean Water Cause
FOX Sports Places Yankees-Red Sox Promo at World Trade Memorial Site
Watching last night's New York Yankees rout over the Boston Red Sox was joyous for fans of the home team and painful for supporters of the visitors. But there was one moment which was difficult to consume for people on both sides of this rivalry. Before cutting to commercial, the graphics team on the FOX Sports broadcast placed their Baseball Night in America logo directly … [Read more...] about FOX Sports Places Yankees-Red Sox Promo at World Trade Memorial Site
Rape Case Against Cristiano Ronaldo Dismissed by Nevada Judge
Mason Greenwood is not the only current forward currently on the Manchester United roster who stands accused of rape. For Greenwood, the legal process is only in its early stages. Meanwhile Cristiano Ronaldo has just experienced a major victory in court, and it's possible that his legal saga may be nearing its end. Four years ago, Kathyrn Mayorga, a Nevada schoolteacher and … [Read more...] about Rape Case Against Cristiano Ronaldo Dismissed by Nevada Judge
Steve Kerr Calls Out Mitch McConnell Over Inaction on Gun Legislation
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr gets it, regarding to the gun violence epidemic that currently plagues our country. There’s a reason he is so passionate about this topic, and he’s absolutely right in his convictions. His father Malcolm, a university professor specializing in the Middle East and the Arab world, was assassinated by gunmen in Beirut, Lebanon in … [Read more...] about Steve Kerr Calls Out Mitch McConnell Over Inaction on Gun Legislation
Chelsea Boss Thomas Tuchel Lashes Out at Media Over War Questions
It goes without saying that what's going on in the Ukraine right now is way bigger than any competition in European football. Soccer is a game, not war, and the FA Cup is a matter of win or lose, not live or die. So it makes sense that Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel, just like you or I, will have opinions and something to say about Russia's invasion of Ukraine. That said, he's a … [Read more...] about Chelsea Boss Thomas Tuchel Lashes Out at Media Over War Questions
Roman Abramovich Gives Up Care and Stewardship of Chelsea FC
Absolutely seismic, albeit vague, news coming out of Stamford Bridge this afternoon. Roman Abramovich, Owner of the club since 2003, announced that he is giving up "care and stewardship" of the club to the Chelsea charitable foundation. This shocking move comes amidst the global chaos that has ensued since Abramovich's native country of Russia invaded the sovereign nation of … [Read more...] about Roman Abramovich Gives Up Care and Stewardship of Chelsea FC