Professional athletes in several sports have taken stands since the summer’s social unrest, which was sparked by the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Elijah McClain and others at the hands of police. Players in various sports, including football, have worn the names of people killed by police on their uniforms; the WNBA, NBA, MLB and MLS canceled some games; and star NFL players like quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes and Deshaun Watson demanded the league condemn racism and apologize for anti-protest actions in recent years. Washington’s football team ditched its racist team name, and Cleveland’s baseball club will follow suit after the 2021 season. … [Read more...] about Denver Broncos players push governor on prison policy: “Football is temporary. Being a Black man in America is permanent.”
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Sacramento Kings’ Monday Game Against Grizzlies Pushed Back Due To COVID-19
Postponed games, when possible, will be made up in the second half of the season that starts March 11 and runs through May 16. It’s unclear how many will actually be rescheduled; the Wizards, for example, are looking at potentially playing 41 games in those 67 days, while the Grizzlies would in theory have to play 40 games in that span. … [Read more...] about Sacramento Kings’ Monday Game Against Grizzlies Pushed Back Due To COVID-19
Why Warriors’ games vs. Timberwolves could have significant draft implications
When negotiating with Minnesota in February, Warriors general manager Bob Myers made one thing certain: The Timberwolves would get D’Angelo Russell, whom they coveted for more than a year, only if they included the first-round pick. For a couple of days, Minnesota president of basketball operations Gersson Rosas tried to make the deal happen without parting with it. … [Read more...] about Why Warriors’ games vs. Timberwolves could have significant draft implications
No. 5 Stanford snaps two-game skid, beats USC 86-59
Freshman Cameron Brink grabbed nine rebounds and Anna Wilson had seven boards and eight points as the Cardinal held a 53-22 advantage on the glass. Stanford took control with a 16-0 run spanning the first two quarters as USC went nearly seven minutes without scoring. … [Read more...] about No. 5 Stanford snaps two-game skid, beats USC 86-59
Trey Songz arrested at Kansas City Chiefs game after physical altercation with police: report
In 2017 he faced another charge of assaulting a police officer after reportedly becoming upset when authorities tried to end one of his concerts, resulting in microphones and speakers being thrown from the stage. In 2018 he was arrested for allegedly punching a woman at a Los Angeles party. … [Read more...] about Trey Songz arrested at Kansas City Chiefs game after physical altercation with police: report
