Why Dale Earnhardt Jr. feels he must speak out about Barcelona, Charlottesville

Thursday’s attack in Barcelona, Spain, that left at least 13 people dead, following Saturday’s killing of a protester at a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, leaves most people searching for words to express their sorrow, outrage, bewilderment and fear. Athletes such as Dale Earnhardt Jr. are no exception. Thursday at Bristol Motor Speedway, NASCAR’s most popular driver struggled to explain his reaction to the two most recent attacks on innocent people that seem to be an ongoing part of life these days, according to Michelle R. Martinelli from USA Today. It just makes you wonder what in the hell is going on in this world? Dale Earnhardt Jr., on attacks in Barcelona and Charlottesville

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  Kevin Harvick says his criticism of Dale Earnhardt Jr. wasn't 'a personal knock'

  For The Win
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  Passionate Dale Earnhardt Jr. dismayed over Charlottesville, Barcelona tragedies

  USA Today

Orioles power rankings roundup: A bad week doesn’t sink them

MLB.com (17th; LW: 14th) Alyson Footer at MLB.com drops the Orioles to 17th after a week in the top half of the league. Bleacher Report Power Rankings (15th; LW: 14th) Joel Reuter drops the O’s just one slot. He grades on more of a curve than I do. CBS Sports (18th; LW: 15th) Matt Synder lowers the Orioles three slots. “The offense is humming like many thought it would all year, hitting more than 100 OPS points higher since the All-Star break. (OK, so I typed that before the Tuesday night game started, so it was apparently a jinx. My bad, O's fans).” reddit’s Power Poll (20th; LW:17th) The community editors over at reddit drop the O’s three slots. “I feel like I can keep reusing comments from

Michael Bennett: Protest for equality needs a few white faces

Seattle defensive end Michael Bennett has been the most outspoken of late, among the players protesting during the national anthem by sitting or raising a fist. And he’d like to have a little more help in the effort — specifically from a white player

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  Marshawn Lynch gives first interview since starting protest and doesn't disappoint

  CBS Sports
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  Raiders' Marshawn Lynch avoids questions about anthem

  The Associated Press