The Milwaukee Bucks have decided to sit out Game 5 of their first-round series against the Orlando Magic in protest of the racial injustice and police brutality that is rife across the country. The Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder also chose to sit out, and then the NBA officially …
Read More »Marc Short, Jared Kushner remove meaning of NBA boycotts
The unforgettable decision of pro-athletes to sit out games has sought to heighten a sense of urgency in tackling issues of police brutality and racial justice. Many players of color have spoken in personal terms about the shootings of Blake and other Black Americans in a time of distress for …
Read More »Amazon unveils ‘Halo’ health and fitness bracelet for $ 99.99 to compete with Apple Watch
Amazon today announced “Halo”, a new wear with health and fitness tracking capabilities, reports The edge. The Amazon Halo wrist strap consists of a sensor module and a strap that attaches to the top of it. The sensor includes an accelerometer, a temperature sensor, a heart rate monitor, two microphones, …
Read More »NBA players hitting on shooting Jacob Blake ‘start something for the next generation,’ says Chris Webber
Former NBA player Chris Webber gave a passionate speech about the players who refused to participate in their playoff games on Wednesday in protest against the shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin. Webber, an NBA commentator on Turner Sports, said he was proud of the players who decided to step …
Read More »Bengal CB Mackensie Alexander’s father Jean Odney found after 3 days alive | Bleaker report
Bruce Kluckhohn / Associated Press Jean Odney Alexandre, the father of Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Mackensie Alexander, was found alive Thursday after he went missing earlier this week. The Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office announced Alexandre was in good health after he walked to the field guard station at Kissimmee Prairie Preserve …
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