A black person shouldn’t have to be perfect or extraordinary or a college grad or a parent in order to explain why they deserved to not be shot by a police officer. This is a simple concept.
Too often, black women are left out of the conversation. We can’t discuss athletes giving things up for equality without screaming MAYA MOORE. One of the greatest to play the game - stepped AWAY from the wnba to fight for criminal justice reform. Let’s lift her up.
A lot of these tributes mention Kobe Bryant’s great sense of humor. I hope this video brings a smile to your face on a devastating day, and reminds us of the many layers and many laughs of one of the greatest athletes of all time.
Joe Burrow told me if he went into an NBA game he could get at least 12-15 points (with a straight face) and I knew he was gonna be great because that is just irrational confidence
WATCH LIVE: Many people across SoCal appear to be ignoring the “Stay at Home” order as they play basketball on Venice Beach and play apparent drinking games in Manhattan Beach. Similar scenes down in Newport and Huntington beaches.
After one of Bronny’s games this year, LeBron walked up to an opponent and said, “I hope I’m still in the league when you’re playing.”
The kid broke down crying. 🙏
(via
@TMZ
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Tee Morant wearing a shirt tonight that says "Proud Supportive Black Dad"
This should be his narrative. He's cheering on his son living out a dream. He doesn't miss a game and he's so loved in that arena... knows every worker and speaks to every fan. That's what it's about
Drew Brees couldn't even directly say he understood why Colin protested injustice nor that he understood the anger of many black americans. He just talked about what the flag means to him.
But he posted a black box on instagram like he did somethin. That's the issue.
Highlight:
@readdanwrite
asks
@drewbrees
what the star NFL quarterback thinks about "players kneeling again when the NFL season starts."
@drewbrees
: “I will never agree with anybody disrespecting the flag of the United States of America or our country.”
Full exchange:
Respectfully, colleague - The disappointing thing about this take is you actually can’t have an informed opinion on this if you are choosing to be gender neutral and racially indifferent. Because that is impossible. Her existence as a black woman shapes both how she is seen by
Black women have historically been the most marginalized group in America, but I’m going to give a gender neutral and racially indifferent take on Angel Reese:
“In sports, you can’t act like the big bad wolf, then cry like courage the cowardly dog.”
Praying for Brittney Griner’s safety and her rights. An incredibly scary situation.
Heartbreaking BG has been in there almost a month and we’re just now really finding out. We need to get her home.
Wow. Snapped this video almost a year ago today - at last season’s Lakers home opener. Nipsey was so excited to be there rooting for his team. A reminder that time is so precious and everchanging. Rest In Peace to a great person and great fan of the game. You are missed! 🏁
Seahawks’ Chad Wheeler isn’t being discussed much, but he should be. There are some absolutely terrifying accusations of felony domestic violence against his girlfriend. He was arrested, and released on a 400k bond on Tuesday.
Spoke to Russ Westbrook. Confirmed he left a generous tip & thank you letter to housekeepers in the bubble. He didnt disclose the amount
"They took great care of us. Took the time and energy to do their job at a high level. That was the right thing. I like to do the right thing"
If a cop doesn’t know how to protect people and descalate a situation then they shouldn’t be a cop. Because that is literally the job. This is a simple concept.
With the Jack Nicklaus/Jay Cutler endorsements -just want to point out other Trump supporters are praising them. Meaning they actually do love when athletes have political opinions! They just dont like when it’s different from theirs. Why don’t those two have to shut up and play?
Tim has every right to his opinion, and is entitled to this point of view. But to say "I didn't want to be paid" is a privileged point of view. he didn't want to be paid because he didn't need to be. Not all student athletes have the luxury of not needing the money.
Josh Hader is back after old tweets surfaced where he used racial slurs, said he hated gay people, & tweeted “white power”
What warrants a standing ovation?
Also: why is this reaction so different than the reaction to those who kneel & did nothing wrong?
What Skip said about Dak Prescott isn’t just problematic, it’s also incredibly dangerous.
We can’t perpetuate the idea that because someone is a “leader” they aren’t allowed to feel extreme emotions or have battles with their mental health. We have to get rid of the stigma.
"That's why when I dunk I try to rip the rim off....because I was always mad at him. A lot of people don't know this story."
Spoke with Shaq about missing free throws and how a physical hit from his dad changed the entire way he played basketball.
FULL:
Sha'Carri Richardson broke a rule. And it’s ridiculous weed has this stigma. Both things can be true.
She handled this entire ordeal like an adult and accepted complete responsibility. The conversation now should be about athlete’s mental health and improving that response.
One thing about this job….you never know what you’re going to hear lmao
Asked Israel Adesanya the craziest thing he had to do to cut weight. We weren’t …expecting the response
Full ep:
I've donated almost $10,000 just this week. Both to bail out protestors and to George floyd's daughter among others. On top of using my voice and platform, I work with a variety of grassroots programs BEFORE this week. I been black all my life buddy.
These concessions are quite the luxury. Being able to PLAY despite established rules....at the same tournament that banned Serena Williams catsuit saying
"One must respect the game and the place."
Moments like this show the clear bending of rules that tend to only bend for men
The Deshaun Watson tweet is wild. We’ve always known the bears messed up by not taking him nor Mahomes in 2017.....But imagine not even TALKING to a two time Heisman trophy finalist, national champion quarterback.
This is the big problem with social media. people see a clip and create a narrative and its almost impossible to stop it. Everyone saw 5 seconds and all of a sudden it was like "WOW SHE DISRESPECTING BEY"
Curran said she had no idea anything was even amiss until she got home and started seeing texts from friends and checked her social media. She’s invited Jay Z and Beyoncé to the game 3-4 times before. Last night she says she asked if they wanted drinks. Beyoncé asked for water