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”
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Rachel Balkovec: Backstory Makes it Impossible Not to Root for Her
The New York Yankees, for obvious reasons, are sometimes thought to be synonymous with Frank Sinatra, and one of his signature tunes, "That's Life," certainly applies to Rachel Balkovec. All about the roller coaster that is life, Balkovec, just 34, has already experienced the lowest nadirs and the highest apexes. On Monday the news broke that she had just become the first … [Read more...] about Rachel Balkovec: Backstory Makes it Impossible Not to Root for Her
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
Pro Palestine, Abolish Police Protest Erupts at Northwestern-Iowa
While some dinosaurs still bloviate how "sports and politics don't mix," we all know that concept has fallen by the wayside these days. That said, you still shouldn't run out onto the field of play to get your message out. And if you still do anyways, well, try to make your signs readable to all of your potential audience. A pro Palestine group, reportedly Northwestern … [Read more...] about Pro Palestine, Abolish Police Protest Erupts at Northwestern-Iowa
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
Don’t Give Jay Cutler, Brett Favre Platforms on COVID Issues
Examples number 9,234,678 and 9,234,679 on why we shouldn't look to professional athletes for guidance on serious social issues- Jay Cutler and Brett Favre. The former was in the news yesterday for his losing an endorsement over his anti-mask stance, and his potential run for a school board presidency in his home state of Tennessee. The latter is a top trending term on the … [Read more...] about Don’t Give Jay Cutler, Brett Favre Platforms on COVID Issues
Study Shows Which Football Fans Most Likely to Participate in Boycott NFL Movement
Controversy has plagued the NFL for several years now, following former quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s decision to kneel during the National Anthem in 2016 in protest of police brutality and racial injustice throughout the country. Kaepernick became a free agent after that season and was not re-signed, which many took as a reaction to his political protest. The kneeling … [Read more...] about Study Shows Which Football Fans Most Likely to Participate in Boycott NFL Movement
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
Lebron James Dunks on Zlatan Ibrahimovic for ‘Stick to Sports’ Bit
You knew Lebron James wasn't going to take a "stick to sports" or "just shut up and dribble" from Zlatan Ibrahmovic lying down. On Thursday, Ibrahimovic said in an interview that James should stay out of politics and not use his very large platform for social issues like he has been doing repeatedly, and beautifully. Ibrahmiovic said that people should only do what they're … [Read more...] about Lebron James Dunks on Zlatan Ibrahimovic for ‘Stick to Sports’ Bit
John Harbaugh Makes Powerful Statement on Black Lives Matter Struggle
Social justice, or more importantly, the fight against social injustice, was a major theme in the opening weekend of the National Football League. Baltimore Ravens Head Coach John Harbaugh made comments on the issue that were as powerful as anything anybody has said anywhere. Harbaugh, whose Ravens have arguably the best overall roster in the NFL this fall, said that the … [Read more...] about John Harbaugh Makes Powerful Statement on Black Lives Matter Struggle