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Singer For Falcons-Lions Game Kneels At End Of National Anthem
At the end of the national anthem before today’s Falcons-Lions game in Detroit, singer Rico LaVelle dropped to one knee and put up a fist....
Boycotters, Welcome: Today's Guide To Ignoring The NFL
There may never have been a better time in the modern history of the NFL to be a competing network. NFL ratings appear to be down, although no one is exactly clear on why, or for how long it might last. But a segment of sports fans you might otherwise consider among the NFL’s base—dumbasses, basical...
The Steelers Will Skip The National Anthem Today
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said in a pregame interview with CBS that his team will not be on the field during the national anthem, in what he says is a gesture of unity that eliminates the individual players’ decisions of whether to sit, kneel, or stand during the anthem....
Álvaro Morata Gives A Master Class In Finishing
Chelsea striker Álvaro Morata notched a hat trick in the Blues’ 4-0 dismantling of Stoke City yesterday, continuing to prove why he was one of the most sought-after signings of the summer. Morata’s goals at the Britannia Stadium weren’t stunners, but each was a beautiful showcase of skill and finess...
Several Players Kneel During National Anthem Before London Game (Updated)
In the earliest game of an NFL Sunday that’s expected to see the most widespread national anthem protests yet, several members of the Baltimore Ravens and Jacksonville Jaguars took a knee during the American national anthem before this morning’s London game at Wembley Stadium....
Bruce Maxwell Becomes First MLBer To Protest During National Anthem
A’s catcher Bruce Maxwell became the first major league ballplayer to join the dozens of NFL pros protesting racial injustice by kneeling during the national anthem tonight before Oakland’s game against Texas....
LeBron James Says Donald Trump Is Using Sports "To Try To Divide Us Even More"
Following up on his savage “u bum” tweet aimed at Donald Trump earlier today, LeBron James took to UNINTERRUPTED this afternoon to offer more expansive thoughts on our President’s deranged behavior:...
Teresa Kaepernick On Trump Calling Injustice Protesters Sons Of Bitches: “It’s What Most Of Us Have Come To Expect From Him”<em></em><em></em>
President Donald Trump has made something of a hobby out of attacking private citizens, Colin Kaepernick among them. During a rally held in Alabama last night, he referred to Kaepernick (among others), though not by name, saying that NFL owners should, when faced with a player kneeling during the na...
Leroy Sané Opens Scoring Against Crystal Palace With Volley Off Defender's Head
Two weeks ago, we pled with Manchester City to free Leroy Sané. The Belgian was certainly liberated today as he provided his side a 1-0 lead on Crystal Palace with a marvelous demonstration of ball control—with a little help from the defender’s head....
There Are Too Many Shows
There are too many shows on TV. Too many shows! Who can watch all of these shows? I can’t watch all of these shows....
Stephen Hauschka Wants White Players To Get Involved In Discussing Racial Inequality
Buffalo Bills kicker Stephen Hauschka says he thinks “it’s important for white players to stay involved in the conversation” about racial inequality, per a story by Buffalo News columnist Kimberley Martin....
Reds, Padres, Mariners, Rockies Announce Plans To Expand Protective Netting
The Reds, Padres and Mariners announced today that they would be expanding protective netting at their ballparks, while the Rockies said that they were in talks to set official plans to do so. The announcements came one day after a young girl was struck by a line drive at Yankee Stadium and hospital...
Tottenham Fans Make A Very ... Interesting Lion King-Inspired Music Video
So, this video. It sure is something. Specifically, it is a group of Tottenham fans performing their Spurs-themed version of The Lion King’s “Circle of Life,” named “Tottenham For Life.” You should listen to it. It is, uhh, interesting....
Finally, There Will Be Pro Wrestling On A Cruise Ship
Theme cruises are popular. The website Theme Cruise Finder lists more than 500 upcoming cruises, in categories ranging from comedy (there’s a Chris Tucker cruise next week) to History & World Affairs (there are two New York Times cruises coming up) to sports (the Dallas Cowboys Fans Cruise sets sail...
Josh Donaldson Wants You To Know: This Wasn’t A Catch
It was a pretty good night for Nick Pivetta. Despite giving up back-to-back homers to open last night’s game against the Dodgers, the pitcher with an ERA approaching 7 didn’t allow any more runs and ended up getting the win against Clayton Kershaw, thanks to an Aaron Altherr hit a grand slam in the ...
A Jogger Dubbed The "Mad Pooper" Is Terrorizing Colorado Springs<em></em>
There’s no use trying to skirt around this, so let’s cut straight to the chase: A Colorado Springs woman has been taking big craps in front of someone’s house for a few weeks now. They’re calling her the Mad Pooper and she won’t stop. The cops are involved. It appears to be some sort of revenge poop...
Dog Who Interrupted Soccer Match: "Woof Woof"
The unquestioned best highlight from this weekend’s Argentine Primera División action was this little dog. He really wanted to take a corner kick, but nobody would let him, despite the great ball control he displayed....
Bobby “The Brain” Heenan Dead At 73
Bobby “The Brain” Heenan, quite possibly the best manager and the best color commentator in American pro wrestling history, has died. The news was broken by Jim Ross. According to WWE, Heenan was 73....
Better Sports Options: Today's Guide To Ignoring The NFL
We are still in the part of the year where the Sunday counterprogramming schedule is chunky with other sports—early season European soccer, regular season baseball, the WNBA playoffs—which is good for sports fans in general, because the NFL’s product so far this season has been poor. Just five of 15...