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Pistons Coach Dwane Casey Sees Little Progress Made on Racism

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America's original sin is slavery, and long after the Emancipation Proclamation, the great divide in this country continues to manifest itself in a racist driven form. Segregation, Jim Crow, Voter Discrimination, Birtherism, the MAGA movement and back once again at the forefront- bigoted police brutality. Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey released a long, poignant and … [Read more...] about Pistons Coach Dwane Casey Sees Little Progress Made on Racism

Chicago Bulls Join Lori Lightfoot Campaign Promoting Social Distance

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The coronavirus pandemic has been trying times for everybody, worldwide, but the best thing we can do to get through it is to try and maintain a sense of humor. One of the funniest memes circulating on social media throughout this adverse month is Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, and her look of strong disapproval. Her stern image appears, photo-shopped, in places closed off by … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls Join Lori Lightfoot Campaign Promoting Social Distance

Gretchen Whitmer Partners with Detroit Sports Teams for COVID19 Call to Action PSA

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The public profile of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has risen so much lately that she's now in the mix to potentially be the Democratic VP candidate in 2020. One oddsmaker even lists her as the third most favorable candidate to get the nod, behind only Senators Kamala Harris and Amy Klobuchar. Governor Whitmer, or "that woman from Michigan" as the President condescendingly … [Read more...] about Gretchen Whitmer Partners with Detroit Sports Teams for COVID19 Call to Action PSA

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry “Financial Independence” an Impossible Myth

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It's certainly very commendable and admirable that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are leaving the British royal family. The concept of a monarchy (even though they have long had no actual political power in Great Britain) is a remnant of the Feudalistic era. It's kind of silly that the charade of royalty continues today, but that's another topic for another time and space. … [Read more...] about Meghan Markle, Prince Harry “Financial Independence” an Impossible Myth

Revisiting the Worst of the 1996 Atlanta Olympics on the 23rd Anniversary

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Update: with the Richard Jewell biopic set to be released next weekend, we brought this podcast from the summer back to the top of the feed. Happy 23rd anniversary of the start of the 1996 Summer Atlanta Olympics. To mark this occasion, we covered the most recent summer Olympiad staged in the United States on the latest episode of the "Let's Get Weird, Sports" podcast on the … [Read more...] about Revisiting the Worst of the 1996 Atlanta Olympics on the 23rd Anniversary

Mayor Lori Lightfoot Aims to Make Soldier Field Year Round Destination

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On the 22nd anniversary of the founding of the Chicago Fire Soccer Club, and the 148th anniversary of the beginning of the Great Chicago Fire, the club held a media and fan event at Soldier Field. The club will call the building home again next season, much like they did in 1998-2001 and 2003-2005. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot was in attendance yesterday, and she's excited … [Read more...] about Mayor Lori Lightfoot Aims to Make Soldier Field Year Round Destination

Philadelphia Union Shred “Stick to Sports” Cliched Nonsense

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"Stick to Sports" is certainly in the same family as "go back to your country." Both seek to condescend and dehumanize. And the kind of people who use the former expression, often use the latter, and vice versa. It's odd because a.) no one ever says "stick to sports" when a sports figure opines on food, drink, movies, television, music, books etc. And no one ever a news … [Read more...] about Philadelphia Union Shred “Stick to Sports” Cliched Nonsense

Nelson Rodriguez Praises Chicago Fire Fans for Not Doing Anti-Gay Chant

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Chicago Fire General Manager Nelson Rodriguez just completed the second of his three media roundtable Q&A sessions this year, and unfortunately, there wasn't any real hard breaking news to emerge from it. Rodriguez was evasive on the topics of Head Coach Veljko Paunovic's job security and the potential long term home for the team. He didn't offer much insight or … [Read more...] about Nelson Rodriguez Praises Chicago Fire Fans for Not Doing Anti-Gay Chant

Potential Progress Against Homophobic Chant at Mexico Soccer Games?

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Today marked the first day that FIFA's updated disciplinary code went into effect and along with it harsher punishments for discrimination on the pitch, whether it’s from supporters or players. The global federation is seeking to stamp out the ugliness of racism and homophobia that exists within the beautiful game, and one of the main targets is a certain chant that you’re … [Read more...] about Potential Progress Against Homophobic Chant at Mexico Soccer Games?