Houston Texans wide receiver Kenny Stills on Wednesday unveiled a plan for “systemic change” in society as NBA, WNBA and MLB games were postponed over the shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin. Milwaukee Bucks players failed to watch their playoff game against the Orlando Magic in a protest against police …
Read More »Why a strike for racial justice began with the Milwaukee Bucks and the NBA
The Milwaukee Bucks’ decision not to take the court to their playoff game Wednesday resonated rapidly across the sports world. Her protest against the shooting of a Black man by police, Jacob Blake, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, was joined by other teams in the NBA, as well as three other leagues: …
Read More »Cubs’ Anthony Rizzo dismisses politicians as MLB games postponed over shooting Jacob Blake
Chicago Cubs star Anthony Rizzo took office Wednesday as teams and players around the sports world refused to play in games about shooting Jacob Blake in Wisconsin. Rizzo’s comments came after the Cubs’ game against the Detroit Tigers. His teammate Jason Heyward opted for the game. IN PROTEST OVER SHOOTING …
Read More »Multiple NFL teams cancel practice to focus on social justice
Breaking news Several NFL teams – including the NY Jets and Indianapolis Colts – canceled the practice on Thursday so players can focus on social justice issues. Just one day after several NBA teams refused to take the court for their Game 5 playoff games as a “boycott” to show …
Read More »Kushner says NBA players are happy to be able to take a night off
White House senior adviser Jared Kushner said Thursday that NBA players refusing to play in protest of a recent police shooting party are fortunate enough to be “free one night off work.” Kushner, the son-in-law of President Donald Trump, was asked on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” about the decision of the …
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