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• NASCAR looks to steer clear of protests over George Floyd
NASCAR has a checkered racial history. Looking toward NASCAR’s weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway, which will be the fourth track to stage races without fans, trucks driver Matt Crafton was asked about the protests in all 50 states and around the world demanding an end to police brutality against African Americans. “I just try to stay off social media,” said Crafton, clearly uncomfortable with th...2020
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• NASCAR looks to steer clear of protests over George Floyd
NASCAR has a checkered racial history. Looking toward NASCAR’s weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway, which will be the fourth track to stage races without fans, trucks driver Matt Crafton was asked about the protests in all 50 states and around the world demanding an end to police brutality against African Americans. “I just try to stay off social media,” said Crafton, clearly uncomfortable with th...2020
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• Kyle Shanahan: White people are more passionate now about change
The murder of George Floyd was a tipping point for African-Americans who have lived in justified and all too often realized fear of American law enforcement for generations. For many in white America, it has caused something like scales to fall from our eyes as to the depth and breadth of the problem. “What’s different [more]...2020
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• Stephen Jackson responds to Drew Brees’ remarks
Former NBA player Stephen Jackson responded to New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, who made comments regarding his stance on kneeling during the national anthem. On Tuesday, Brees took part in a blackout on social media, standing in solidarity with African Americans protesting against police brutality and racial injustice. However, when asked Wednesday whether he […] The post Stephen ...2020
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• Brian Flores avoids kneeling discussion, saying that “the spotlight needs to be on George Floyd”
Dolphins coach Brian Flores, the first coach to speak out about the murder of George Floyd with a written statement, met with reporters via videoconference on Thursday. Flores was asked about an important related topic: Kneeling during the national anthem to bring more attention to the problem of police brutality against African-Americans and persons of [more]...2020
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• Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni implores white people to listen, empathize with African Americans
Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni has been hit hard by the recent chain of events stemming from the killing of George Floyd, a 46-year-old African American who died of asphyxia after a Minneapolis officer knelt on his neck. Floyd’s death opened the floodgates to nationwide protests in search of racial equality and eliminating police brutality […] The post Rockets coach Mik...2020
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• Subban donates $50K U.S. to charity for George Floyd’s daughter, says NHL matched
The New Jersey Devils defenceman announced the donation in a video on his Twitter feed Wednesday where he also called for justice for African Americans....2020
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• Warriors star Stephen Curry wants people to ‘get uncomfortable’ to help enact change
On the latest episode of The Life Podcast with Anthony Morrow and Justin Jack, Golden State Warriors superstar point guard Stephen Curry spoke about the tragic murder of George Floyd and the ensuing protests across the country. Curry is tired of police brutality against African Americans and wants people to “get uncomfortable” in order to enact […] The post Warriors star Stephen ...2020
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• Celtics coach Brad Stevens breaks 3-year Twitter silence to express support in fight against racial injustice
Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens broke his three-year Twitter silence to join Barack Obama and others in their fight against racial injustice. Stevens was one of the coaches who made a joint statement on the death of George Floyd, vowing to help change the longstanding wave of racism and conformism with the way African Americans […] The post Celtics coach Brad Stevens breaks 3-year Twi...2020
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• Football Hall of Famer Bobby Mitchell dies at 84
Bobby Mitchell, who starred as a halfback for the Browns and at wide receiver for the Redskins during a career that saw him reach the Pro Football Hall of Fame died Sunday at 84. He was one of the first African Americans to play for Washington....2020
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![New national anthem policy no longer expected to emerge at next week's NFL spring owners meeting]()
• New national anthem policy no longer expected to emerge at next week's NFL spring owners meetingWhile NFL owners earlier this year confidently targeted their spring meeting as a deadline of sorts to reach a conclusion on the league’s policy on player protest during the national anthem, it now appears no final resolution to the controversial question is likely to be reached next week when the owners convene for two days in Atlanta, Ga., according to sources familiar with the league’s current ...2018 -
• Shaun Church: From Southside Queens to College Lacrosse Coach
This article, as told to Matt Hamilton, appears in the April edition of US Lacrosse Magazine, which includes a special 12-page section featuring faces and voices of the black lacrosse community. Don’t get the mag? Join US Lacrosse today to start your subscription. I grew up in Southside Queens. The only other person that you know from there is 50 Cent. People laugh, but that’s where I’m from. I mo...2018
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• Kenny Easley addresses race relations in HOF speech (Video)
Kenny Easley used his Hall of Fame induction speech to deliver a message he feels very strongly about on a topic that has been at the forefront of the news cycles.The treatment of African Americans by police has been a subject that has sparked protests and rallies across the country in recent years. Among those who want to race relations improve is Easley, who took the opportunity to say “Black li...2017
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• WATCH: Kenny Easley addresses race relations in HOF speech
Kenny Easley used his Hall of Fame induction speech to deliver a message he feels very strongly about on a topic that has been at the forefront of the news cycles.The treatment of African Americans by police has been a subject that has sparked protests and rallies across the country in recent years. Among those who want to race relations improve is Easley, who took the opportunity to say “Black li...2017
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• Phil Jackson Comments on Using Word 'Posse' to Describe LeBron James' Associates
2016
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• Do the Los Angeles Lakers Have the Best Bench in the NBA?
2016
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• Broncos’ Brandon Marshall will now stand for the anthem
Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall says he will stand for the national anthem before games for the rest of the season, reversing his practice of the first half of the season. Marshall, who like many NFL players declined to stand for the anthem out of concerns about police shootings and mistreatment of African-Americans, said he believes…...2016
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• Bills' McCoy to invite police to game; SF, Kaepernick next
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Bills running back LeSean McCoy said he is inviting 15-20 Buffalo police officers to an upcoming game at a time when the 49ers visit Buffalo next and quarterback Colin Kaepernick is protesting police and the treatment of African-Americans and minorities....2016
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• Bills' McCoy to invite police to game; SF, Kaepernick next
Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy said he is inviting 15-20 Buffalo police officers to an upcoming home game at a time when San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick is protesting police and the treatment of African Americans and minorities...2016
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• Ruth Bader Ginsburg Comments on Colin Kaepernick and National Anthem Protests
2016
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• Trailblazing African-American RB Wally Triplett dies at 92
Wally Triplett, the trailblazing running back who was one of the first African-Americans drafted by an NFL team, has died at age 92 ...2018
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• Trailblazing African-American RB Wally Triplett dies at 92
Wally Triplett, the trailblazing running back who was one of the first African-Americans drafted by an NFL team, has died at age 92...2018
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• Wally Triplett, one of the first African-Americans drafted in NFL, dies at 92The Penn State alum was one of three black players taken in the 1949 NFL Draft. He started nine career games over four seasons split between the Lions and Cardinals....2018 -
• Civil rights organizations take issue with NFL's new anthem policy
Last month, the NFL changed its rules regarding the national anthem, allowing players who choose to not stand to remain in the locker room. So far, the new policy has not been well-received, and this week a group of civil rights organizations asked the NFL to eliminate the new rule.“This policy represses peaceful, non-disruptive protest of police violence against unarmed African Americans and othe...2018
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• New national anthem policy no longer expected to emerge at next week's NFL spring owners meeting
While NFL owners earlier this year confidently targeted their spring meeting as a deadline of sorts to reach a conclusion on the league’s policy on player protest during the national anthem, it now appears no final resolution to the controversial question is likely to be reached next week when the owners convene for two days in Atlanta, Ga., according to sources familiar with the league’s current ...2018
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• Phil Jackson Comments on Using Word 'Posse' to Describe LeBron James' Associates
2016
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• Do the Los Angeles Lakers Have the Best Bench in the NBA?
2016
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• Carmelo Anthony Baffled by Phil Jackson's Controversial Comments
2016
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• World Series Shift to Chicago Ushers in Historic Moment Bigger Than the Game
2016
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• LA Clippers Notebook: It's Do or Die for Blake Griffin, CP3 and Doc
2016
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• Shaun Church: From Southside Queens to College Lacrosse Coach
This article, as told to Matt Hamilton, appears in the April edition of US Lacrosse Magazine, which includes a special 12-page section featuring faces and voices of the black lacrosse community. Don’t get the mag? Join US Lacrosse today to start your subscription. I grew up in Southside Queens. The only other person that you know from there is 50 Cent. People laugh, but that’s where I’m from. I mo...2018
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• Do the Los Angeles Lakers Have the Best Bench in the NBA?
2016
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• Carmelo Anthony Baffled by Phil Jackson's Controversial Comments
2016
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• LA Clippers Notebook: It's Do or Die for Blake Griffin, CP3 and Doc
2016
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• Scott Miller's Starting 9: Kaepernick Has Black Players Examining Place in MLB
2016
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• Mike Freeman's 10-Point Stance: Cam Newton Putting NFL Officials in Tough Spot
2016
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• Mike Freeman's 10-Point Stance: Cam Newton Putting NFL Officials in Tough Spot
2016
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• Adam Jones has controversial take on national anthem protest
The attention being given to the growing national anthem protest movement started by San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick has spanned far and wide, but remains noticeably absent from the baseball diamond. Why is that? Adam Jones of the Baltimore Orioles has a possible reason, and it is sure to rile up some. “We already have two strikes against us already,’’ Baltimore Orioles All-Star ...2016
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• Pro Football Hall of Fame 2016: Top Speeches, Highlights and Reaction
2016
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![Krafts, McCourty, Harmon speak on criminal justice reform]()
• Krafts, McCourty, Harmon speak on criminal justice reformPhoto by Eric J. Adler The day before Super Bowl Sunday, when all eyes were on the teams about to compete in the biggest game in sports, Robert Kraft, Jonathan Kraft and Devin McCourty used the opportunity to shine a light on an important issue. In an op-ed in The Boston Globe, the Patriots wrote about juvenile criminal justice reform, the school-to-prison pipeline and disproportionate punishmen...2018 -
• Shaun Church: From Southside Queens to College Lacrosse Coach
2018
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• LeBron James delivers powerful speech on racism in America after home vandalized
LeBron James spoke on Wednesday in response to racist graffiti left at his Los Angeles home, and the NBA star delivered a powerful message.James said he was happy his family was safe and not harmed, and he also said that the one positive to what happened is that this gives him a chance to voice his opinions on racism.“It just goes to show that racism will always be a part of the world, a part of A...2017
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• LeBron James Says He Won't Meet with Phil Jackson After 'Posse' Remark
2016
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• Carmelo Anthony Baffled by Phil Jackson's Controversial Comments
2016
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• LeBron James Responds to Phil Jackson's Comment About Star's 'Posse'
2016
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• World Series Shift to Chicago Ushers in Historic Moment Bigger Than the Game
2016
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• Antonio Cromartie Kneels, Raises Fist During USA National Anthem in London
2016
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• LA Clippers Notebook: It's Do or Die for Blake Griffin, CP3 and Doc
2016
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• Fame, Fortune and Fear: What It Means to Be Black in the NFL
2016
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• Football Hall of Famer Bobby Mitchell dies at 84
2020
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• Michael Jordan Comments on Donations to Civil Rights and Community-Police Groups
2016
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• Chris Rock Gives a Strong Take on African-Americans and Baseball
2015
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• Chris Webber Part of Potential Group Interested in Purchasing Hawks
2014
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• LeBron James Caught in Difficult Balancing Act in Addressing Social Issues
2014
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• NBA Players Alarmed, Commissioner Saddened by Thabo Sefolosha-NYPD Incident
2015
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• Brewers' David Denson Hopes Coming Out Paves Way to Achieving MLB Dream
2016
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• LeBron James Says He Won't Meet with Phil Jackson After 'Posse' Remark
2016
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• Tony Gwynn’s Family Sues Tobacco Industry, Seeking Recourse Over Fatal Habit
The suit accuses the industry of having targeted Gwynn while in college as part of a scheme to market its products to rising-star athletes and African-Americans....2016
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• On field and off, Newcombe's life has benefited many
In an eventful life spanning 89 years, Don Newcombe not only was one of the first African-Americans to integrate the Major Leagues, he's also helped countless of others suffering from addiction....2015
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• Do the Los Angeles Lakers Have the Best Bench in the NBA?
2016
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• Mike Freeman's 10-Point Stance: Cam Newton Putting NFL Officials in Tough Spot
2016
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• Mike Freeman's 10-Point Stance: Cam Newton Putting NFL Officials in Tough Spot
2016
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• Scott Miller's Starting 9: Why Won't Anyone Take a Chance on Yoenis Cespedes?
2016
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• MLB Has to Do More to Control Its Bad Blood, Self-Policing Culture
2015
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• Adrian Peterson Decision Shows It's a New Era in the NFL
2014
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• LeBron James Caught in Difficult Balancing Act in Addressing Social Issues
2014
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• Dak Prescott stands by anthem comments despite backlash
If there is one thing you can say about Dak Prescott, it’s that he is not a flip-flopper.Prescott is standing by his comments on the national anthem despite the backlash he has faced. The Dallas Cowboys quarterback said from training camp last month that he does not believe a football game is the “time or venue” for a protest.“When you bring such a controversy to the stadium, to the game, to the f...2018
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• Krafts, McCourty, Harmon speak on criminal justice reform
2018
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• Phil Jackson Comments on Using Word 'Posse' to Describe LeBron James' Associates
2016
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• Do the Los Angeles Lakers Have the Best Bench in the NBA?
2016
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• Carmelo Anthony Baffled by Phil Jackson's Controversial Comments
2016
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• World Series Shift to Chicago Ushers in Historic Moment Bigger Than the Game
2016
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• DeSean Jackson will wear police tape cleats as protest
Washington receiver DeSean Jackson is taking protests beyond simply the national anthem. Jackson told TMZ Sports that he intends to wear custom cleats with police tape on them at least during warmups to protest the deaths of African Americans at the hands of police. “I’ve seen enough yellow caution tape and it’s time for a stand and a change in our community and society,” Jackson said. “Senseless ...2016
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• LA Clippers Notebook: It's Do or Die for Blake Griffin, CP3 and Doc
2016
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• Scott Miller's Starting 9: Kaepernick Has Black Players Examining Place in MLB
2016
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• Mike Freeman's 10-Point Stance: Hopkins Learns the High Cost of Early Stardom
2016
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• New national anthem policy no longer expected to emerge at next week's NFL spring owners meeting
2018
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• Krafts, McCourty, Harmon speak on criminal justice reform
2018
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• Wilson on Bonds, Black History Month
I'm glad Black History Month exists so the accomplishments of African-Americans in all walks of life can be acknowledged. But to me, it's a shame that many of these achievements are not just part of history....2016
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• Scott Miller's Starting 9: Why Won't Anyone Take a Chance on Yoenis Cespedes?
2016
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• NBA Players Alarmed, Commissioner Saddened by Thabo Sefolosha-NYPD Incident
2015
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• Why Chicago Cubs Need to Win World Series for Ernie Banks
2015