Have we seen the end of the Tomahawk Chop at Braves games? Not likely.Illustration: (fake pictures) Now that we live in a world of Washington NFL post-racist nicknames, scrutiny on other teams, from pro to high school, using Native American images and names will only grow. Still nothing is known …
Read More »The NHL has a different idea, except that it is the same idea
Illustration: Eric Barrow (Shutterstock) What we have learned so far about sports trying to return to the US in the midst of a pandemic (and ballooning) is that no model has proven to be safe. The “bubble” model did not protect MLS from contaminating its Orlando bubble to the point …
Read More »The NFL’s decision to play the ‘Black National Anthem’ before games is its dumbest decision yet.
The NFL has announced that it will play the Black National Anthem, Lift Every Voice and Sing, before each game.Image: Kevin C. Cox (fake pictures) Justice. Equality. Justice. Responsibility. Anti racism. Compensation. Colin Kaepernick’s job. These are the things Black America has been asking for … forever. Well, aside from …
Read More »5-star recruit Makur Maker who is engaged to Howard could be a game changer for HBCU
The decision to recruit Makur Maker to attend Howard University, an HBCU, could be the start of a movement for young black players.Photo: (AP) Maybe Makur Maker’s decision will be the spark. Could this climate be the lighter for a wave of historically black colleges and universities infiltrating AAU high …
Read More »Your guide to the biggest sporting event on July 4th
Miki Sudo eats a hot dog, just like you do in a hot dog eating competition.Photo: Getty (fake pictures) I am pleased to inform you that Nathan’s famous Hot Dog Eating Contest has not been canceled. The show will continue as scheduled on July 4, as usual. It is one …
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