Sports
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Now That Kelly Loeffler Has Lost Her Senate Seat, LeBron James Would Love Nothing More Than for Her to Lose Her Ownership Stake in the WNBA, Too
I think it’s safe to say that anybody who openly rails against the Black Lives Matter movement, insists that politics and sports shouldn’t intertwine, or sponsors a bill that targets transgender athletes is a less than ideal fit for owning a WNBA franchise. But because the devil is busy, none of the above has precluded…
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'Could You Imagine Today, If Those Were All Black People?': Here's How the NBA Reacted to White Privilege Appreciation Day
On the same day that “John Lewis Democrats” Ralphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff emerged victorious in Georgia’s runoffs, which has finally provided Democrats with control of the Senate, something unprecedented—and painfully alabaster—occurred. In what can only be described as one of the greatest displays of white privilege in the history of Western Civilization, a violent…
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'And I Took That Personally': Steph Curry Goes Full Michael Jordan Meme, Silences Critics With Career-High 62 Points
Since making its debut in the aftermath of ESPN’s brilliant The Last Dance miniseries, Michael Jordan’s infamous “and I took that personally” meme has not only provided us with plenty of laughs, it’s also articulated exactly how many of us have felt at some point after being slighted. And with the Golden State Warriors looking…
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Cleveland Ends Their Playoff Drought, Derrick Henry Shows Out and Other Takeaways from Week 17 of the NFL
Damn, the regular season is over already? I guess let’s get to what all went down this weekend. The last time the Browns were in the playoffs, Tobey Maguire was Spider-Man, Nelly was still a thing, and my Black ass was still in the military. But a new day is upon us because after suffering…
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In Today's Edition of Things That Will Never Die, Terrell Owens Blames Super Bowl Loss on Donovan McNabb Being Hungover
There are few certainties in life, but I’m quite confident that there will never be a day in which former teammates Terrell Owens and Donovan McNabb don’t despise each other. Back in January, McNabb went on Bleacher Report’s Untold Stories to revisit the drama of what it was like to play with the Hall of…
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In a League Short on Black Quarterbacks, Dwayne Haskins Did Himself No Favors—And Just Got Fired for His Trouble
If there’s one thing football fans are short of—besides proper decorum—it’s sympathy. And on April 25, 2019, for better or worse, promising Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins was picked 15th overall in the 2019 NFL Draft. In the year and change since, he’s been expected to develop within a corrosive environment that isn’t exactly conducive…
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Nike Bids 2020 Adieu With Inspirational 'You Can't Be Stopped' Film Featuring Naomi Osaka, Kevin Durant
Throughout an unprecedented year rife with loss and turmoil, Nike has made it its mission to elevate our spirits by encouraging us to remain active. It’s also demonstrated how the power of sports can help move the world forward despite these turbulent times. In March, Nike provided us all with tools and resources to stay…
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Alvin Kamara Is Not Human, the Jaguars Know What They're Doing and Other Takeaways From Week 16 of the NFL
Thanks to the Christmas holiday, we were treated to three days of NFL football, so if you were too preoccupied with opening gifts or squandering your life away on Clubhouse, here’s what you missed While the standings will have you believe otherwise, it’s been a tumultuous season for the New Orleans Saints (11-4). All-Pro receiver…
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Paul Pierce, Michael Cooper Headline 2021 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Nominees
Paul Pierce is a lot of things; a lover of revisionist history, a board-certified hater of all things LeBron James, a thespian who requires a wheelchair to use the bathroom, but for the bulk of his 19 seasons in the NBA, he was also one of the greatest players in the history of the league.…
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Dwayne Haskins Apologizes After Maskless Strip Club Pictures Leak—Just Don't Expect an Apology From James Harden for Doing the Exact Same Thing
As someone who’s never had even a remote desire to pay somebody to get naked, I will never understand the allure of strip clubs. That being said, I’m clearly in the minority since they’re very much a thing and rather popular with professional athletes. In July, Clippers guard Lou Williams wanted some “lemon pepper wings”…