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Washington show NFL teams would rather lose than sign Colin Kaepernick
Washington were pushing for the playoffs until two of their quarterbacks went down injured. But they have ignored a perfectly solid...
Jay Murdock
Dec 7, 20185 min read
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FISTS OF FURY
Fifty years after their protest in Mexico City, John Carlos and Tommie Smith have endured as symbols of dissent, even as their paths...
Jay Murdock
Oct 12, 201823 min read
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Colin Kaepernick is out of the NFL but he is more powerful than ever
Far from being forced to the sidelines of national debate since leaving the 49ers, the quarterback’s Nike campaign shows his voice cannot...
Jay Murdock
Sep 5, 20184 min read
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Robert Quinn, the Raised Fist and the Man Behind It
For Robert Quinn, a humble, quiet NFL veteran who’s been raising his fist since September 2016, the gesture is meant to empower and...
Jay Murdock
Aug 29, 201816 min read
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LeBron’s radically different vision for public education is what we need
The Trump administration is proposing to cut funding for programs that can provide all children, not just the rich and a lucky few, the...
Jay Murdock
Aug 10, 20184 min read
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Dolphins’ Stills, Wilson and Quinn protest during national anthem; say they will continue to d
Kenny Stills knew he’d be continuing his anthem protest in an attempt to create awareness for social justice and racial equality, By Omar...
Jay Murdock
Aug 10, 20184 min read
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Jaylen Brown: ‘Sport is a mechanism of control in America’
As the Boston Celtics star prepares to play in London, he talks to Donald McRae about race, the NBA and the death of his best friend By...
Jay Murdock
Jan 9, 201810 min read
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When white sports fans turn on black athletes
There is a morally corrupt contract that white fans make with black athletes. We will accept you: but only if you surrender your...
Jay Murdock
Oct 5, 20175 min read
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Protest Song: Athletes Are Not Going to ‘Stick to Sports’ and That’s an Admirably
The real issue behind the wave of national anthem dissent – Racial Inequality – has existed for decades, and it won’t be resolved any...
Jay Murdock
Oct 1, 20175 min read
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Ravens’ John Urschel, lineman and PhD candidate, retires from NFL aged 26
NFL lineman retires after three seasons to pursue PhD, decision reportedly linked to CTE study released two days ago By  Guardian Sports...
Jay Murdock
Jul 27, 20172 min read
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6 Lessons Entrepreneurs Can Learn From LeBron James
LeBron James is the consummate champion because has always worked like somebody worried he might not make the team. By Deep Patel |...
Jay Murdock
May 31, 20171 min read
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Craig Hodges: ‘Jordan didn’t speak out because he didn’t know what to say’
He was one of the NBA’s finest sharpshooters and a two-time champion alongside Michael Jordan, but was run out of the league for his...
Jay Murdock
Apr 20, 201711 min read
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Patrick Ewing hired as Georgetown Hoyas basketball coach
Former Gerogetown superstar Patrick Ewing had hoped for pro job for years instead returns to DC school to replace John Thompson III...
Jay Murdock
Apr 3, 20173 min read
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Inside The NBA’s barrage of idiocy puts Barkley and Shaq on rocky path
The TNT mainstay has provided fine entertainment over the years but it is becoming increasingly hampered by hot takes and bullying By DJ...
Jay Murdock
Mar 1, 20174 min read
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Zach LaVine: the NBA star who supports the deaf community
by NBPA in Community, Features MINNEAPOLIS — During his rookie season in 2014-15, Zach LaVine was eating at a restaurant in Minneapolis...
Jay Murdock
Feb 22, 20176 min read
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LeBron James Passes Cristiano Ronaldo On Forbes SportsMoney Index
By Chris Smith / FORBES STAFF / February 15, 2017 The NBA has been remarkably successful in recent years, and it seems just about...
Jay Murdock
Feb 17, 20173 min read
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New Hall of Fame Village plans show more details
Developers of Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village have committed to plans that — from now on — will be subject to city approval. By...
Jay Murdock
Feb 14, 20173 min read
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Life as a Muslim-American Olympic champion: ‘Travel has become a worry’
Dalilah Muhammad brought home gold for the US in the 400m hurdles in Rio. But she describes the current political situation under Donald...
Jay Murdock
Feb 13, 20173 min read
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Hoop dreams: the young Texas inmates hoping for a second chance
Gainesville state school is a juvenile correctional facility near the border with Oklahoma – and its basketball team is on a quest for...
Jay Murdock
Feb 8, 20176 min read
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Martellus Bennett and Devin McCourty have the courage Tom Brady lacks
Two New England Patriots say they will not meet Donald Trump after their Super Bowl victory. At least they’re not dodging the issue like...
Jay Murdock
Feb 8, 20173 min read
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