As today is MLK Day, the annual holiday that honors the late, great Dr. Martin Luther King, we revisit a past article, on Satchel Paige that embraces the spirit of what this day stands for. On Aug 29, 2013, the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King’s "I have a dream" speech, Keith Olbermann shared his thoughts on the connection between Dr. King’s oratory, his own … [Read more...] about The Historical Link Between Satchel Paige and Martin Luther King
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Dwyane Wade Expresses the Meaning of MLK Day
As today is MLK Day, the annual holiday that honors the late, great Dr. Martin Luther King, we revisit a past article, on Dwyane Wade from MLK weekend 2017 that embraces the spirit of what this day stands for. Chicago Bulls star Dwyane Wade addressed the crowd tonight prior to his team's contest against the New Orleans Pelicans. On this Martin Luther King Day weekend, Wade … [Read more...] about Dwyane Wade Expresses the Meaning of MLK Day
Trump Batted Only .138 in High School, Refuting Claims of Interest from MLB Scouts
As the 2024 Election draws near, we now republish some of our more scathing posts on Donald J. Trump. And thus, we now revisit this piece from April 2023, covering the laughably awful Trump baseball career. Remember when former President Donald J. Trump claimed that he could have been a professional baseball player (in a 2010 interview with MTV)? And/or the time he said that … [Read more...] about Trump Batted Only .138 in High School, Refuting Claims of Interest from MLB Scouts
Pete Carroll, Charles Barkley, Mark Cuban Called Out Trump’s Ugliness
As it's just hours until 2024 Election Day, we now republish some of our more scathing past posts on Donald J. Trump. Here is one about Pete Carroll, Mark Cuban and Charles Barkley from November 2016. Friday night Donald Trump held a campaign rally for an election that he already won 10 months ago. … [Read more...] about Pete Carroll, Charles Barkley, Mark Cuban Called Out Trump’s Ugliness
Gregg Popovich the G.O.A.T. Among Trump Critics in Sports
As it's just hours until 2024 Election Day, we now republish some of our more scathing past posts on Donald J. Trump. Here is one about San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich from January 2017. Also, as reports of Popovich having serious health issues emerged, we just want to say get well soon, Pop. Pulling for you! Popovich absolutely lambasted Donald Trump. Pop eviscerated … [Read more...] about Gregg Popovich the G.O.A.T. Among Trump Critics in Sports
Coach Walz: Tim Walz Makes Pitch to NFC North, Big Ten Country
Of the four leading characters in the high-stakes, non-stop drama that is the 2024 U.S. presidential election, it is undoubtedly Tim Walz that has the best "big sports fan" vibes. His individual brand reflects his personal history, as Coach Walz. CNN political commentator Kristen Soltis Anderson, the week of the Democratic National Convention, may have said it best- "the … [Read more...] about Coach Walz: Tim Walz Makes Pitch to NFC North, Big Ten Country
LeBron James Says Women’s Rights Primary Criteria for Harris Endorsement
LeBron James, one of two flag-bearers for the United States Olympic Team in Paris this past summer, endorsed Kamala Harris for President on Thursday. Last night, he answered a reporter's question as to what the primary criteria was in making his decision. “Having a daughter, wife, mother, what VP believes in when it comes to women’s rights, I feel like that endorsement is … [Read more...] about LeBron James Says Women’s Rights Primary Criteria for Harris Endorsement
Donald Trump Made Awkward Gene Keady Reference in Stump Speech
(Editor's note: as we head into the final hours preceding the U.S. Presidential Election, we revisit and republish some of the sports and pop culture stories that we have run in recent years relating to the electoral process. Here is one from 2016 about Gene Keady) Speaking in Cleveland today, Donald Trump covered a litany of topics, first and foremost his much discussed and … [Read more...] about Donald Trump Made Awkward Gene Keady Reference in Stump Speech
Lovie Smith Had the Right Take on Donald Trump’s Desperate NFL Trolling
As the 2024 Presidential Election draws near, we republish some of our past posts which perfectly spotlight what a horrible human being Donald J. Trump really is. This Lovie Smith piece originally ran in Sept of 2017. When you say "events over the weekend" in the sports world, people almost certainly know what you're talking about. If you phrase that phrase and tack on "in … [Read more...] about Lovie Smith Had the Right Take on Donald Trump’s Desperate NFL Trolling
Tony Bennett Rejected a Visit to the Trump White House in 2019
As the 2024 Election is upon us, we re-publish some of our more relevant posts on Donald J. Trump. This one, from April of 2019, covers Tony Bennett, who retired from coaching a couple weeks ago, so it is especially relevant on another level. Just a pre-emptive warning to the 45th POTUS and his cultish acolytes- "leave Virginia alone" as Rod Stewart once sang. Virginia is … [Read more...] about Tony Bennett Rejected a Visit to the Trump White House in 2019
