- NascarThe Charlotte Observer
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
- NewsCSN Mid-Atlantic
Kevin Durant says he won't visit the White House with NBA-champion Warriors because of Donald Trump
Wizards forward Markieff Morris has a lot to look forward to next month besides the start of 2017-18 training camp in Richmond. Morris and his girlfriend are expecting a baby daughter, their first child, with a due date of Sept. 6. Morris has some time, but it will certainly require an adjustment. Morris feels ready for the challenge. "It’s just real chill right now. I try to keep her off her feet as much as possible and try to stay by her side," he said. "I'm getting ready for the kid and staying up all night... I'm a laid back-type of guy. I know she’s going to be chill and laid back like me. It can’t be too much." Morris has been spending much of his offseason back home in Philadelphia along
- SportsThe Turnstile
Lionel Messi, rest of sports world, react to Barcelona van attack
Emergency workers stand on a blocked street in Barcelona, Spain, Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017. A white van jumped up onto a sidewalk and sped down a pedestrian zone Thursday in Barcelona’s historic Las Ramblas district, swerving from side to side as it plowed
Headlines
- Sources: Trade market for Tigers' Verlander at standstill
- Union leader: 2021 NFL strike or lockout 'almost a virtual certainty'
- KD won't visit White House: 'I don't respect who's in office'
- Raiders CB Sean Smith arrested, charged with felony assault
- Michael Bennett: When a white player joins protest, change will happen
