You've no doubt seen imagery, online or on television, of Russia attacking Ukraine at this point. Videos of missiles flying, air raid sirens blaring, and physical destruction are pervasive. Global leaders are calling out and sanctioning Russian President Vladimir Putin, for his invading the neighboring country of Ukraine. With that, there have also been some public outcries … [Read more...] about MP Calls for Roman Abramovich to be Stripped of Chelsea FC
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Buy the 13th Amendment, or an Abraham Lincoln “Rookie Card”
It's not everyday that you get to hold a really important piece of history in your own hands. And if you have a few hundred thousand dollars that's burning a hole in your pocket, you can buy that piece of history for keeps too. Heritage Auction, based in Dallas, has put 530 artifacts from the Abraham Lincoln era up for bidding, on February 11-12, running in conjunction with … [Read more...] about Buy the 13th Amendment, or an Abraham Lincoln “Rookie Card”
Kenya, the African Nation with the Most Olympic Medals
When Naomi Osaka kicked off the Tokyo Olympics, 2020 as the torchbearer for Team Japan, we all held our breath in anticipation for what was to come. Originally scheduled for 2019, the delayed 2020 Olympics were hosted by Tokyo, Japan, in July, and the organizers went out of their way to show off the Japanese culture with an array of breathtaking displays. Although there were … [Read more...] about Kenya, the African Nation with the Most Olympic Medals
How the Baseball Hall of Fame Acknowledges the Steroids Era
(Editor's Note: Re-posting from August 2019, in the wake of Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens not getting in the Hall of Fame) To me, the most interesting aspect of the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown is what passes as "the steroids wing." The entire steroids era, from approximately the mid 1990s to the early 2010s is covered by just one display case, which focuses on … [Read more...] about How the Baseball Hall of Fame Acknowledges the Steroids Era
Meyers Leonard on His Emotional Visit to Holocaust Memorial
Tomorrow brings International Holocaust Remembrance Day (January 27), and with it the opening of a new virtual reality exhibit, The Journey Back, on the same day at Illinois Holocaust Museum. I took in the exhibit yesterday, as part of a media preview, and I found the overall experience was very powerful and moving for me. It reminded me of the Meyers Leonard press … [Read more...] about Meyers Leonard on His Emotional Visit to Holocaust Memorial
January 6: Who the Ringleader Could Be if it Happens Again
It's January 6, and this will be the first time in our nation's history that this calendar date has any real significant meaning. Unfortunately, this meaning is nothing but dark and disturbing, as it's one of the most disgraceful days in American history. And The Simpsons actually simulated it a quarter-century ago. On this the first anniversary of January 6, 2021, we're … [Read more...] about January 6: Who the Ringleader Could Be if it Happens Again
Flashing Back to Jon Gruden Washington Team Name Debate Take
In the wake of the news surrounding Jon Gruden this week, we felt it might be interesting to flashback to some of the rare past occurrences where he actually did give his take on social issues. It seems pretty crazy right now, doesn't it- a man who seemed to love absolutely everyone and everything, was Mr. positivity as an announcer, is actually a deplorable person on the … [Read more...] about Flashing Back to Jon Gruden Washington Team Name Debate Take
VIDEO: Actual “Black Sox,” White Sox-Reds 1919 World Series Footage
Editor's note: re-publishing this from May 2014 as the Field of Dreams game unveiled their special uniforms today. The Black Sox are one of the most compelling stories in Chicago sports history. The eight members of the Chicago White Sox ex-communicated from baseball forever for throwing the Cincinnati Reds comprise as intriguing and multi-layered scandals as you'll find … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Actual “Black Sox,” White Sox-Reds 1919 World Series Footage
Meghan Markle Becomes Hero to Italy Fans in Euro 2020 Final
Can't say I saw this one coming, but it is true that the enemy of my enemy is my friend. As you'll recall earlier this year Meghan Markle, who made a Brexit from the British Royal Family, pointed out just how epidemic racism is in the United Kingdom. Markle opened up about the racism that is omni-present within the Palace itself, and as you might have guessed, the royals … [Read more...] about Meghan Markle Becomes Hero to Italy Fans in Euro 2020 Final
New Northwestern A.D. Derrick Gragg Helped Create Tulsa Legacy Game
Northwestern announced their new Athletic Director yesterday, Dr. Derrick Gragg, the NCAA’s senior vice president for inclusion, education and community engagement. The former Eastern Michigan and Tulsa AD assumes his new position on July 1. Gragg has a long list of achievements, and his hire is very timely for a multitude of reasons, but perhaps of particular relevance and … [Read more...] about New Northwestern A.D. Derrick Gragg Helped Create Tulsa Legacy Game