In a remarkable development Wednesday, professional basketball, baseball, soccer games came to an unprecedented halt, after Milwaukee Bucks players refused to take to the court … Pro Athletes Strike for Black LivesRead more
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Why sharks should not own sport
In his latest column for the New Statesman, John Pilger describes how the rich and powerful have taken over and distorted the people’s pleasure – … Why sharks should not own sportRead more
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Class exists even in the world of tennis
Dave Zirin Climate Change Will Alter Sports Forever
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Nike unveils ad featuring blacklisted quarterback Colin Kaepernick
Trump’s immediate response to the ad was to tweet, “What was Nike thinking?” Later, on “Fox & Friends,” he said: “I don’t like what Nike … Nike unveils ad featuring blacklisted quarterback Colin KaepernickRead more
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Compulsory patriotism isn’t patriotism at all. It’s dictatorship.
NFL Bans National Anthem Protests on Same Day Video of Police Tasering of NBA Player Is Released The National Football League has announced it will … Compulsory patriotism isn’t patriotism at all. It’s dictatorship.Read more
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U.S. IOC member suggests joint Korean team for Nobel Peace Prize
A senior American member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) called on Sunday for North and South Korea’s joint women’s ice hockey team to be … U.S. IOC member suggests joint Korean team for Nobel Peace PrizeRead more
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Stand with NFL Star Michael Bennett
As the National Football League begins its new season, one of its most outspoken players has revealed he was recently detained and assaulted by police … Stand with NFL Star Michael BennettRead more
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Vice President Mike Pence Stages Walkout Amid NFL Player Protests
on Sunday, Vice President Mike Pence flew to Indianapolis, where he staged a walkout of an NFL game between the San Francisco 49ers and Indianapolis … Vice President Mike Pence Stages Walkout Amid NFL Player ProtestsRead more
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Refusing Israeli government-sponsored trip
Earlier this month, professional football star Michael Bennett made headlines when he pulled out of an Israeli government-sponsored trip to Israel for NFL players. In … Refusing Israeli government-sponsored tripRead more