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Boston Area Residents Fear Baltimore's "Thug Factor" Some things never change, as evidenced by this couple from Hanover who admit that Baltimore makes them nervous because of the "thug factor."...

Richard Sherman Explains What People Mean When They Call Him A "Thug"For the first time since breaking football, the media, and the internet, Richard Sherman addressed the reaction to his postgame interview, and his critics' use of the word "thug."...

The Word "Thug" Was Uttered 625 Times On TV On Monday. That's A Lot.The word "thug" has been used so many times by the same sort of people about the same sort of thing that it's no longer even accurate to call it code—it's really more of a shorthand. It means a black guy who makes white folks a little more uncomfortable than they prefer. On Sunday night, Richard She...

For Clobbering Blake Griffin, Basketball Thug Jason Smith Gets A Light Slap On The Wrist

What's the NBA penalty for deliberately knocking down a star player when he's defenseless, trying to provoke a brawl with his teammates, and then waving your arms to gloat and incite the home crowd after being ejected? Two games. File this one away for the next time David Stern gets mad about the dr...

Colin Cowherd Is Obsessed With "Thugs," So Here's A Rap Video Featuring Colin Cowherd

Colin Cowherd's no stranger to racial controversy, much of it dealing with his portrayals of black basketball players. During a discussion of the issues plaguing UCLA's basketball team, no fewer than 25 iterations of the word "thug" appeared on Cowherd's program today, usually with a direct asso...