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On TwitterSports & Politics Intersect: Kanter nixes Knicks London trip due to fear of Turkish reprisals
The Turkish center will not travel with the Knicks out of fear for his life because of a years-long dispute with Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Sports & Politics Intersect: Power of NFL's Rooney Rule called into question
“The Rooney Rule has been good for the league, and over the years we’ve seen clubs consider and hire candidates they might not have otherwise, but we’ve also seen clubs pay the rule lip service and go through the motions with no intention of ever considering the candidate of color."
Sports & Politics Intersect: Oakland sues over pending Raiders departure
“Before a team is ripped from the fabric of a community, there needs to be a valid reason other than simply money. The City of Oakland deserved better
Sports & Politics Intersect: NBA in the cold as hockey returns to Seattle
A little more than a century after the Seattle Metropolitans became the first U.S.-based franchise to win the Stanley Cup, hockey is headed back to the Emerald City.
Sports & Politics Intersect: Fans call foul over MLB political donations
Usually these actions draw little attention from the public and have become as much a part of the MLB machine as Opening Day and the Home Run Derby. But then there are times like last week when a $5,000 donation to a U.S. Senate candidate from Mississippi created an uproar — partially in the wake of a Twitter post from famed television writer Michael Schur.
Sports & Politics Intersect: Former MSU president facing felony charges, USAG fights USOC as Nassar scandal continues
“... If you really want to stop this sort of abuse, you’ve got to send people the message that, ‘You’re going to go to jail.’" - John Manly, attorney
Sports & Politics Intersect: USA Gymnastics fall from USOC grace
On Monday, the United States Olympic Committee said the process to decertify, or revoke, USA Gymnastics as the sport’s national governing body was underway.
Sports & Politics Intersect: Maryland fails to balance athletics and morality
“I feel relief and justice for Jordan. You keep saying his name until somebody listened.”
Sports & Politics Intersect: Verdict reveals depth of corruption in NCAA hoop schemes
The first convictions have been handed down in the ongoing college basketball corruption case. What does it mean for the NCAA and college athletics?
Sports & Politics Intersect: Nevada police reopen sexual assault case against Ronaldo
“Don't take another woman's life as you did mine!!" - Kathryn Mayorga, in a letter read to Cristiano Ronaldo as part of a 2010 mediation settlement.
Sports & Politics Intersect: Eric Reid finds safety with Panthers
"This was a football decision, signing a player who can help us win football games.” - Marty Hurney, Carolina Panthers general manager On Thursday, the Carolina Panthers signed free agent Eric Reid.
Sports & Politics Intersect: North and South Korea planning historic joint Olympics bid
“It’s a proposal of hosting the events in Seoul and Pyongyang. The Pyeongchang Winter Olympics showed the Olympic values very well. I hope peace in Northeast Asia can continue through sports.” - Do Jong-hwan on the joint proposal between North and South Korea to host the 2032 Olympics.
Sports & Politics Intersect: US Open leads to international volley over racism
"I've seen other men call other umpires several things. I'm here fighting for women's rights and women's equality. For me to say 'thief,' and for him to take a game, it made me feel like it was a sexist remark.
Steve Nash became a Hall of Famer in seven seconds or less
There were times when the point guard would come off a screen with no clear plan in place. He’d run around in circles around the paint with behemoths of men jostling for position, cutting, rotating, pushing, reaching and, by all accounts, wondering.
Sports & Politics Intersect: Shooting at 'Madden' esports tourney becomes latest statistic on violence
“I don’t wanna play ‘Madden’ again.” - Aaron Frishman, former "Madden" gamer Sunday's fatal shooting at a "Madden NFL 19" qualifying tournament held in a Jacksonville mall was the 234th mass shooting in the United States in 2018 alone, according to the Gun Violence Archive.
Sports & Politics Intersect: Urban Meyer says sorry to everyone but the victim
“Well, I have a message for everyone involved in this. I’m sorry we’re in this situation. And, um ... I’m just sorry we’re in this situation.” - Urban
Sports & Politics Intersect: L.A. loops in Elon Musk on Dodger Stadium transit
"Always exciting to see innovative ideas like the proposed Dugout Loop to @Dodgers Stadium that could help ease congestion on our roads and make our most
Sports & Politics Intersect: Trump's Twitter tirades target LeBron, NFL
“That rhetoric is all based in some longstanding racism in terms of black men with a voice in power. Unfortunately, that’s being revealed more and more as the days go on.” - Steph Curry, Golden State Warriors Last week, LeBron James unveiled his I Promise School, a new, state-of-the-art public school for at-risk youth in his native Akron.
Sports & Politics Intersect: LeBron James keeps his promise to Ohio
"Know no matter if I’m playing in Los Angeles or not, Akron, Ohio, is always home for me. Always.” - LeBron James When LeBron James first left Cleveland in 2010 to take his talents to South Beach, he was bashed for it.
Sports & Politics Intersect: Protestors attempt to detour Tour de France
“It just seems to be a French cultural thing." - David Brailsford, Team Sky general manager We're mere days away from the conclusion of the 2018 Tour
Houston has a lot of questions to answer with the Melo signing
Carmelo Anthony, who was recently traded from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Atlanta Hawks and subsequently waived, is set to become a member of the Houston Rockets for the veteran’s minimum of $2.4 million for the season.
Sports & Politics Intersect: Survivors shine spotlight on sexual abuse in athletics
"To all the survivors out there: don't let anyone rewrite your story. Your truth does matter, you matter, and you are not alone." - Aly Raisman, Olympic medalist and sexual abuse survivor On Wednesday, more than 140 women victimized and sexually abused by former U.S.
What the Kawhi/DeRozan deal means for the Spurs and Raptors
The most fascinating part of the Kawhi Leonard for DeMar DeRozan deal isn’t about Leonard wanting out of San Antonio, it isn’t about DeRozan wanting to
Sports & Politics Intersect: NFL owner denies double standard over who can talk about politics
"I’ve known Brett since I was 16 years old. We were high school football teammates. We’ve grown up in life together." - Michael Bidwill, Arizona Cardinals owner On Monday, President Donald Trump announced that Brett Kavanaugh would be his pick to fill the Supreme Court vacancy left by Justice Anthony Kennedy.
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