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LeBron James Explains Why Trump's Attack On The NFL Is Personal
It seems as if LeBron James has finally had enough of President Donald Trump. Hours after the Cleveland Cavaliers star slammed the president on Twitter for rescinding his White House invitation to Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry, James spoke out against Trump again ― this time with a powerful message. “I’m a little frustrated because this guy that we’ve put in charge has tried to divide us once again,” James said in a video published by sports news site Uninterrupted.
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Howie Long makes powerful statement reminding fans about the purpose of anthem protests
National anthem protests have become such a divisive issue that the aim of Colin Kaepernick’s original protest has been lost on a lot of people. NFL on FOX analyst Howie Long took time to remind viewers that these players who decide to protest aren’t disrespecting the country, but instead fighting against racial inequality. Standing for the anthem is something I would not choose to do, but I fully support the right to do it. That being said, what’s being lost in the criticism of the form of the protest is the message of inequality. Put it in perspective: As a white father having raised three boys, there were a million things to worry about on a daily basis. But it’s impossible for me to understand
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Capitals’ Tom Wilson has a discipline hearing today for interference
The NHL’s department of player safety announced on Saturday morning that it has scheduled a disciplinary hearing with Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson as a result of his late hit on St. Louis Blues forward Robert Thomas on Friday night. It will be the first hearing for the department under the direction of its new leader, George Parros. Here is a look at the entire sequence, including the fight that Wilson found himself in with Dmitri Jaskin in response to the hit.
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