In a media zoom call scheduled specifically for a discussion on the hiring of Bruiser Flint as a new Assistant Coach, John Calipari covered a vast array of topics. The University of Kentucky head coach was asked about: COVID-19, the chances of having a season amidst it, backlash for his tweet about getting getting his team registered to vote, the on-campus conversation about … [Read more...] about Calipari on Potential Rupp Arena Name Change, Team Protests
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College Football Players Literally Fighting for their Right to Survive
American football is as much a contact sport as his humanly possible. Whereas in other sports, contact is sometimes encouraged and/or advantageous in regards to the situation, football sees at least a dozen guys getting to know each other, up close and personal on every single play. Contact sports and social distancing go together like a Trump press conference and the … [Read more...] about College Football Players Literally Fighting for their Right to Survive
Aaron Judge Encourages the ‘uncomfortable conversations’
Earlier this week #BoycottMLB was a top trending hash tag on Twitter, and for your sake, I hope you did not click on it. I'm still recovering from the brain damage that I suffered upon looking at it. Almost all of the content posted with that hash tag was provided by people who completely miss the point of taking a knee during the national anthem. Just like we saw in the … [Read more...] about Aaron Judge Encourages the ‘uncomfortable conversations’
Yankees-Nationals Season Opener Overflowing in Political Overtones
When Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer through the first pitch tonight at Nationals Park, to New York Yankees Centerfielder Aaron Hicks, it marked the return of "big four" American sports for the first time in four months. No more preseason exhibition stuff, or just sports like substances, or competition only in the lesser known professional sports … [Read more...] about Yankees-Nationals Season Opener Overflowing in Political Overtones
Is the name Redskins Offensive? First Consider the Source
(re-post from November 2013, as the Redskins potentially changing their team name controversy heats up again) During halftime of the Cowboys-Redskins game, NBC Analyst and Broadcaster Bob Costas offered his candid view of the nickname controversy. … [Read more...] about Is the name Redskins Offensive? First Consider the Source
Aaron Boone Encourages Yankees Players Speaking Out on Social Issues
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone says his players have been "awesome" in the way they have "stimulated and "encouraged" conversation in regards to the Black Lives Matter movement. Gleyber Torres, Aaron Judge, Aaron Hicks, Giancarlo Stanton, James Paxton and Gary Sanchez are among the group of current Yankee players that have strongly spoken up in support of Black Lives … [Read more...] about Aaron Boone Encourages Yankees Players Speaking Out on Social Issues
NASCAR Bans the Confederate Flag, Enjoy the Comments Section
155 years after the Confederate States of America lost the Civil War, we're still dealing trying to get rid of their propaganda. It's utterly unbelievable- a treasonous and later crushed rebellion, built on the tenet of white supremacy, never recognized as a real country by anyone in the entire world, still somehow has a brand presence today. Confederate monuments are coming … [Read more...] about NASCAR Bans the Confederate Flag, Enjoy the Comments Section
Jurgen Klopp Really Proud of His Team Supporting Black Lives Matter
American media doesn't often cover the rest of the world's news all that extensively. However, United States current events are typically top of mind for nations outside the USA. The world is watching as Black Lives Matter protests have engulfed the entire USA and now spread worldwide. Globally, people are seeking justice for George Floyd and that includes athletes in … [Read more...] about Jurgen Klopp Really Proud of His Team Supporting Black Lives Matter
Lovie Smith: “systemic racism exists in our world”
Illinois Football coach Lovie Smith and Chicago Bears legend Brian Urlacher are good friends, dating back to their days together with the Monsters of the Midway. A few days ago, Urlacher gave his take on the current state of affairs in this nation. It was lacking to say the least, and it conveyed just how much #54 doesn't get it. He needs to listen to his friend Lovie Smith, … [Read more...] about Lovie Smith: “systemic racism exists in our world”
See this is Why Star Athletes Don’t Usually Talk Politics
If you've ever wondered why college and pro sports teams employ media handlers to train their athletes on public speaking, well Wednesday gave you the answer; repeatedly. Below you'll find four examples of why publicists and media relations departments want all their players to be like Tom Brady, Russell Wilson or Derek Jeter- talk, without every saying anything. That said, … [Read more...] about See this is Why Star Athletes Don’t Usually Talk Politics