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On TwitterSports & Politics Intersect: POTUS trumped players in anthem policy decision
“I was totally supportive of [the players] until Trump made his statement." - Stephen Ross, Miami Dolphins owner If there was ever any doubt that President
Sports & Politics Intersect: NFL owners still playing patriot games over anthem
"It was unfortunate that on-field protests created a false perception among many that thousands of NFL players were unpatriotic. This is not and was never the case." - Roger Goodell, NFL commissioner On Wednesday, the NFL announced a new policy that would require players to "stand and show respect" during the playing of the national anthem.
Sports & Politics Intersect: Leagues scramble as the right to gamble returns to the states
"I think everybody who owns a top four professional sports team just basically saw the value of their team double, at least." - Mark Cuban, Dallas Mavericks owner On Monday, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 violated the Tenth Amendment and was therefore unconstitutional.
Sports & Politics Intersect: NBA's glass ceiling starts to crack
“There are pushes now for increased gender diversity in the workplace of pretty much every industry in the world. It’s what’s expected. More importantly — it’s what’s right.
Sports & Politics Intersect: Cheerleader scandal exposes growing employee issues in NFL
“But unfortunately, I feel like it won’t change until something terrible happens, like a girl is assaulted in some way, or raped. I think teams will start
Sports & Politics Intersect: Newly revealed tapes show NFL owners caught between Trump and a hard place
"This kneeling. The problem we have is, we have a president who will use that as fodder to do his mission that I don't feel is in the best interests of
Sports & Politics: MLB on the Oregon Trail?
“It’s easy to see why Portland would be an attractive option for Major League Baseball. We’re a growing media market with a booming economy and a rich
Sports & Politics Intersect: Reid, Kap, Jenkins and Rosen will not be silenced
“Our playing field is not the place for political statements [and] not the place for religious statements.” - Houston Texans owner Bob McNair Free agent safety Eric Reid met with the Cincinnati Bengals and left without a job after he was asked about kneeling during a meeting with the team this week.
Sports & Politics: Texans owner 'sorry not sorry' over remarks
"We can't have the inmates running the prison." - Bob McNair, Houston Texans owner Nearly five months after issuing an apology for a comment made during
Sports & Politics Intersect: Kings engage community as protests leave arena empty
"We're allowed to protest and they're allowed to do what they do out there, and as basketball players, majority of us African American in the league, we
Sports & Politics Intersect: Presidential sports coverage from coast-to-coast
"Who could forget the amazing Jose Altuve? Where's Jose? He's much taller than I thought." - President Donald Trump It's been a busy sports week for U.S.
Sports & Politics Intersect: NFL owners thrust anthem protests back into spotlight
“I am aware that my involvement in this movement means that my career may face the same outcome as Colin’s.” - Former San Francisco 49ers safety Eric Reid,
Sports & Politics Intersect: Arizona stands by their man over alleged FBI wiretap
"I have never knowingly violated NCAA rules while serving as head coach of this great program." -Sean Miller, University of Arizona basketball head coach Another week in collegiate sports, another scandal.
Sports & Politics Intersect: Cuban forced to face culture of misogyny in Mavs front office
“It was a real life 'Animal House.'” - A former Dallas Mavericks employee on the culture of the organization On Feb. 20, the sports world was once again shaken by another disgusting story that details sexual abuse, sexual harassment, misogyny and domestic abuse.
Sports & Politics Intersect: NBA united against racial divide
"I think it's pretty obvious. Our league is made up of a lot of black guys. To honor that and understand it is pretty simplistic. How would you ignore
Sports & Politics Intersect: American controversies follow athletes to Olympics
Front Five: The top stories that shaped both sports & politics this week “[Adam Rippon] I want you to know we are FOR YOU. Don’t let fake news distract you.
Sports & Politics Intersect: Super Bowl shines a light on NFL's outsized problems
Front Five: The top stories that shaped both sports & politics this week “Uh, he will never play football. No, no. [...] I mean, yeah, it's kind of like that thing where my main objective is that he become a great person.
Sports & Politics Intersect: MSU, USA Gymnastics under fire as Nassar trial ends
"I only hope when you get a chance to speak, you tell us who knew what and when they knew it. If you truly want us to heal, you will do this for us." - Kaylee Lorincz, one of Larry Nassar's victims Larry Nassar will spend the rest of his life in prison.
Sports & Politics Intersect: Nassar's victims put USA Gymnastics, MSU on trial
Front Five: The top stories that shaped both sports & politics this week "I have represented the United States of America in two Olympics and have done so successfully.
Sports & Politics Intersect: After all the bluster, college football sticks to sports
Front Five: The top stories that shaped both sports & politics this week "We want our flag respected, and we want our national anthem respected also.
Sports & Politics Intersect: Raiders gamble with Rooney Rule ahead of Vegas
Front Five: The top stories that shaped both sports & politics this week “Many have asked me whether I think OAK should be required to comply w/Rooney Rule or whether OAK should be given leeway b/c of Al’s legacy.
Sports & Politics Intersect 2017 in review: #MeToo reaches the highest levels in sports
It would be borderline impossible to cover the breadth of sexual assault, sexual harassment and sexual abuse stories that plagued not just the world at large, but in the sports world specifically.
Sports & Politics Intersect: Reckoning claims one of NFL's good ol' boys
Front Five: The top stories that shaped both sports & politics this week “It’s just another person’s word versus that person’s word. But needless to say, I still think extremely highly of Mr.
Sports & Politics Intersect: Mr. Jones goes to Washington
Front Five: The top stories that shaped both sports & politics this week “I am pledging $1,000,000 to black women in Alabama to start IT startups. [...] Black women really came out and supported Doug Jones.” - Charles Barkley on "Inside The NBA" On Dec.
Sports & Politics Intersect: When Olympic gold corrupts
Front Five: The top stories that shaped both sports & politics this week “I fear that there are still people working at these organizations who put
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