Chelsea Owner Roman Abramovich has been named to the United States Treasury Department's Russian Oligarchs list, which many have dubbed the "Putin list." If you are rich and powerful, and you're a Russian, you are closely linked to President Vladimir Putin- that's how the world works. In Russia they are referring to this list as the Kremlin List, which contains 210 names, … [Read more...] about Chelsea Owner Roman Abramovich Lands on U.S. “Putin List”
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Otis Wilson to Donate Brain to CTE Research, Joins Coalition
A revelation from Chicago Bears legend Otis Wilson was the biggest newsmaker this morning during a press conference held at the James R. Thompson Center in Chicago. The news conference featured State Rep. Carol Sente (D-Vernon Hills) and advocates introducing new legislation aimed at reducing head injuries in football. The new legislation, House Bill 4341, is named after … [Read more...] about Otis Wilson to Donate Brain to CTE Research, Joins Coalition
5 Tips to Reduce Competitive Sports Stress in Kids
Whether its football training sessions, individual ice skating lessons or ping pong tournaments, sports have been shown to be a great activity for children. The numerous benefits children get from playing sports extend far beyond physical activity. Sports enable kids to develop their self-esteem, build confidence, and motivate them to excel academically and socially. … [Read more...] about 5 Tips to Reduce Competitive Sports Stress in Kids
Gopher Basketball: Serious Off the Court Mess Overshadows Bad Team
When it comes to the Minnesota Golden Gophers basketball program, you have to ask yourself: "which complete disaster do you want to analyze first? Shall we begin with the off-the-court mess or the on-the-court dumpster fire? What's happening with Reggie Lynch right now and the Gopher basketball program is much bigger and way more important than a mere game, so let's start … [Read more...] about Gopher Basketball: Serious Off the Court Mess Overshadows Bad Team
Zlatan Ibrahimovic Rips Swedish Media for “Undercover Racism”
Manchester United striker and Swedish international Zlatan Ibrahimovic has hit out at his home country's media for what he calls "undercover racism." Ibrahimovic, currently out for an extended period of time due to a re-aggravation of a knee injury that kept him out of action for seven months during 2017, claims that he has not received the favorable, positive coverage he … [Read more...] about Zlatan Ibrahimovic Rips Swedish Media for “Undercover Racism”
Colin Kaepernick Still Out of the NFL; Eight AWFUL QBs Currently In
Over the weekend, a reporter for a Sunday NFL morning pregame show revealed the details of his meeting with blackballed former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick. As of now, Kaepernick is not doing interviews because he wishes to not draw attention upon himself; he'd rather the publicity be directed towards the causes for which he stands instead. "He's not … [Read more...] about Colin Kaepernick Still Out of the NFL; Eight AWFUL QBs Currently In
Former Manchester United Defender Becomes Big Environmentalist
From professional footballer to friend of the Earth; that's the journey of ex Manchester United defender Richard Eckersley. In 2009, Eckersley won a medal as a squad member named to the Red Devils bench for their League Cup Final triumph. In 2017, he's a vegan owner of the United Kingdom's first zero waste food shop. His appearance has also changed drastically since his … [Read more...] about Former Manchester United Defender Becomes Big Environmentalist
Pat Fitzgerald: “40% of the Country” Takes Anthem Protests “Out of Context”
The whole point of NFL players taking a knee during the Star Spangled Banner is to protest against racial injustices and police brutality. That message of course has been twisted and perverted by far right extremists, and now spun into the narrative of "spoiled, pampered athletes disrespecting the country that gave them their opportunities." What an individual chooses to do … [Read more...] about Pat Fitzgerald: “40% of the Country” Takes Anthem Protests “Out of Context”
Jurgen Klopp Reveals How Much Brexit Initially Shocked Him
Brexit was certainly a shock to the system last summer. Many, if not most of us, simply didn't see it coming. With a voter turnout of 72% in the United Kingdom, just under 52% voted to leave the European Union and the British exit from the EU was officially on. According to former World Bank Chief Economist and Vice President Lawrence Summers, Brexit was the first incident … [Read more...] about Jurgen Klopp Reveals How Much Brexit Initially Shocked Him
Joe Maddon Failed With His Latest Political Remarks
Chicago Cubs Manager Joe Maddon needs to be better than the remarks he made today in response to the sporting world backlashing against President Donald Trump. The POTUS went after Colin Kaepernick and the NFL last night at a needless and pointless rally in Alabama. National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell hit back at Trump with a strongly worded statement … [Read more...] about Joe Maddon Failed With His Latest Political Remarks