In 2014, Eric Garner was killed on Staten Island in what many are calling an eerily similar situation when Garner was placed in a chokehold by New York City Police Officer Daniel Pantaleo and ultimately died. This incident was also caught on video. A Richmond County jury declined to indict Pantaleo and after five years the Justice Department decided it did not have a strong enough case to prosecute. … [Read more...] about Ian Prior: Trump right to order fed investigation of Floyd death in Minneapolis – here’s what could happen now
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John Deere Classic chooses to cancel PGA Tour event
The tournament began in 1971 — won by Deane Beman, who later became PGA Tour commissioner — and got a huge boost in the community when Tiger Woods played as a 20-year-old who had just turned pro. John Deere stepped in as title sponsor in 1999, and it has thrived in recent years as the final stop before the British Open. … [Read more...] about John Deere Classic chooses to cancel PGA Tour event
Not in Missouri anymore: Royals move legal home to Delaware
Kansas City Royals Baseball Corp., a Missouri corporation, had been a defendant in the suit, which was filed in 2014. That company filed a certificate of conversion with the Missouri secretary of state on Nov. 19 to convert to Kansas City Royals Baseball Club Inc., a Delaware corporation. Then the newly named corporation converted to Kansas City Royals Baseball Club LLC, a Delaware limited liability company. … [Read more...] about Not in Missouri anymore: Royals move legal home to Delaware
Jets’ Flacco ’embracing’ backup role but not done as starter
“Listen, I don’t think there are any backups in this league that don’t have aspirations to be a starting quarterback," Flacco said. "It’s just part of the business. It’s part of being on a team and knowing your role. And, roles can change here and there. You can be on different teams from year to year. I obviously know that at this point. … [Read more...] about Jets’ Flacco ’embracing’ backup role but not done as starter
USC’s Daniels heading to Georgia to compete for QB job
D’wan Mathis enrolled at Georgia a year ago but suffered a major setback when severe headaches and sinus pressure led to surgery in May to remove a cyst from his brain. He recovered from the operation and was able to work on the scout team late in the season. … [Read more...] about USC’s Daniels heading to Georgia to compete for QB job
