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Jurgen Klopp Condemns Racial Abuse aimed at Mo Salah by Chelsea Fans

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Here we go again with a small group of Chelsea fans engaging in deplorable behavior, singing offensive, discriminatory chants. Once again a tiny group of Chelsea supporters took a sweet, beautiful song and made it into an instrument of racial abuse. Ahead of the Premier League's headliner fixture this weekend, Chelsea at Liverpool, a group of six male Blues backers were sang … [Read more...] about Jurgen Klopp Condemns Racial Abuse aimed at Mo Salah by Chelsea Fans

How a Chicago Fire Move Back to Soldier Field Would Affect City, Bridgeview

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On Tuesday, news of the Chicago Fire potentially leaving suburban Bridgeview, moving back to Soldier Field, and even re-branding, dropped. It was all a bombshell to say the least. James Vlahakis, a Chicago based attorney who worked as outside counsel for a law firm previously retained by the Fire, first broke the story on Twitter. As the week went on, other outlets … [Read more...] about How a Chicago Fire Move Back to Soldier Field Would Affect City, Bridgeview

Danny Rose: Tottenham Star Makes Comments About Race We Must All Hear

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Tottenham Hotspur and England star Danny Rose has given some candid commentary on the issue of race in contemporary world football that we all need to pay attention to. Rose has said that the ugly racism ever present in the beautiful game is so abominable that it makes him look forward to the days when his playing career is behind him. Danny Rose also said the fines levied … [Read more...] about Danny Rose: Tottenham Star Makes Comments About Race We Must All Hear

Cassius Winston on Why He Choose Michigan State Over Harvard

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(Editor's note: this story was originally posted after Big Ten Media Day in October. In light of Cassius Winston leading MSU to the Final Four this weekend, the timeliness of the subject matter mandates we move the article link back to the top of the site's feed) "Strange, you're right. He got into Harvard. I mean, I don't have a lot of guys that do that," Michigan State … [Read more...] about Cassius Winston on Why He Choose Michigan State Over Harvard

Chicago Cubs Offseason Provided Plenty of Material for Justifiable Outrage

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During the Ricketts family era of ownership, the Chicago Cubs have become an organization that treats their fans like idiots (crying poor in the free agent market while maintaining some of the highest ticket prices in the Major League Baseball, literally selling their garbage for $100 per item of trash) and their media like their marketing department (about 70-90% of their … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Offseason Provided Plenty of Material for Justifiable Outrage

Should Athletes Be Allowed to Protest?

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By Frankie Wallace Image Source: Pexels In February, eight basketball players from the University of Mississippi knelt during the national anthem in order to protest two confederate sympathizer groups who had gathered on their college campus. The hate groups’ rallies were formed in support of a sculpture of a confederate soldier on the school’s campus. Regardless, the Ole … [Read more...] about Should Athletes Be Allowed to Protest?

Callum Hudson-Odoi Racial Abuse from Dynamo Kiev Fans Reported to UEFA

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Chelsea FC have had a very troubled recent history when it comes to their supporters engaging in racist and anti-Semitic behavior. It's been a re-occurring theme this season, but in this instance it is Chelsea who are the victims of racial abuse. It was supporters of the opponent, in this case Dynamo Kiev, engaging in the deplorable behavior this time. The incident occurred … [Read more...] about Callum Hudson-Odoi Racial Abuse from Dynamo Kiev Fans Reported to UEFA

Purdue Fans, Listen to Matt Painter and Retire the “IU Sucks” Chant

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Social change is accomplished when hearts and minds are moved to change. The first time I heard the "IU Sucks" chant at a Purdue home game (win over Northwestern in 2016), I admit that I thought it quirky and funny. It reminded me of the times I've been to Fenway Park, when the Boston Red Sox are playing the Detroit Tigers and the fans chant "Yankees Suck!" Over time though, … [Read more...] about Purdue Fans, Listen to Matt Painter and Retire the “IU Sucks” Chant

United Defender Chris Smalling Defends Animal Rights in New Vegan Campaign

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Manchester United central defender Chris Smalling, these days sporting a hairdo reminiscent of '90s hip-hop icon Busta Rhymes, has had a vegan diet for over a year. In August he gave a very revealing interview in which he credited his new vegan diet for the recent durability that he's been able to achieve on the pitch. The English international believes veganism has played … [Read more...] about United Defender Chris Smalling Defends Animal Rights in New Vegan Campaign