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New York, 8:56 PM
Thu Mar 18
28 posts in the last 24 hours

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Darren Rovell Is Technically Sorry; Old Canard About African Runners Lives On

Remember how CNBC's Darren Rovell went weirdly nativist yesterday, calling technical American Meb Keflezighi a "ringer" and grouching that his New York City Marathon victory shouldn't count as a real American achievement? Yeah, his bad. More »

11/03/09

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By Tommy Craggs

#patriotism

American Who Won NYC Marathon Isn't American Enough For Some People

American Meb Keflezighi won the New York City Marathon yesterday, which seemed pretty cool until a couple of wet blankets came along to remind everyone he's only "technically" American. More »

11/02/09

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By Tommy Craggs

#lawsuits

Your Disdain for America Will Not Be Tolerated by the Newark Bears

Thomas Cetnar, an ex-cop convicted of stealing drug money, owns the Newark Bears, a minor league team managed by Tim Raines. Cetnar ejected three teenagers for not standing during "God Bless America." They're now suing him in federal court. More »

09/12/09

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By The Cajun Boy

#mlb

So, Yankee Stadium Takes This No Moving During "God Bless America"-Thing Rather Seriously

Remember a little more than a year ago when George Steinbrenner, inflated with patriotic fervor, imposed a laughable rule that instructed security officials to ban anyone from "excessive movement" during the 7th inning rendition of "God Bless America." Granted, most New Yorkers seemingly abide by it, but sometimes the system must be tested by one man's agnosticism and patriotic indifference. Oh, and he had to piss. More »