Osama Bin Laden has been killed. Although The Sports Bank.net is a sports based website, news of Osama Bin Laden being killed transcends sports and all subcategories of media. This day— May 1st, 2011—will be momentous in our Nation’s history as the day Osama Bin Laden was killed by CIA operatives and Navy Seals. I’ll let you read the New York Times, CNN, and the Huffington … [Read more...] about What Bin Laden’s Death Means For Americans
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Celtics Legend Bill Russell Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom (Video)
UCLA and Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell, one of the greatest NBA players of all time and the first African-American to coach a professional sports team was awarded the Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama. Here's a video with MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell about the ceremony … [Read more...] about Celtics Legend Bill Russell Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom (Video)
Pressing Social Issues in Sport Part 3 of 4
Paul M. Banks has an exclusive interview with Dave Zirin discussing the past, present and future social issues at the heart of sports As I continued my interview with Zirin, I asked him about how/why some athletes are able to overcome the “just shut up and play” principle set forth by the status quo. “The great political athletes of the ‘60s were, you could argue, the best … [Read more...] about Pressing Social Issues in Sport Part 3 of 4
Spring Sox Exchange
By The Soxman and Paul M. Banks (PMB) First off, I’d like to thank all the members of Soxman Nation that came out to give feedback on NBC Chicago.com in Soxman’s spring prospectus. We teamed up to possibly break the unofficial record for comments on the NBC homepage! Primary question out of the gate, what are your thoughts on the development of the kids most people have … [Read more...] about Spring Sox Exchange
