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Aaron Boone Encourages Yankees Players Speaking Out on Social Issues

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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

Seven Ways Teams Have Filled the Stands in Era of Social Distancing

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Before 2020, sports fans couldn’t have imagined being stuck at home for so long, waiting on long season delays and rooting for their team in their living rooms instead of in the stands. But desperate times call for desperate measures, and these sports teams have found creative - and hilarious! - ways to fill their arenas with support.  … [Read more...] about Seven Ways Teams Have Filled the Stands in Era of Social Distancing

Develop an Awesome Personality and Captivate the World

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It is said that, ‘First impression is the last impression’, and the main key to impress anyone at very first appearance is your great personality. Your personality always illustrates about your nature. Usually, everyone gets attracted to the opposite one either by his personality or the look, though personality matters the most.  … [Read more...] about Develop an Awesome Personality and Captivate the World

Using Sports to Prevent Drug Abuse

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Sports may seem like an obvious and common activity in all societies. But, thinking about sports deeply reveals that it is different from other types of physical activity. It is also different from art forms and entertainment. Activities like cycling, skateboarding, figure skating, dance competitions, bocce, sailing, triathlons, formula 1 car racing, survivor competitions, and … [Read more...] about Using Sports to Prevent Drug Abuse

NASCAR Bans the Confederate Flag, Enjoy the Comments Section

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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

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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”

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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

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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

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