(This has been a hard post to write. The hardest one I’ve ever written. I’ve written it three times, published it, and then unpublished it. I’m going to try one more time.) It’s time to stop playing the national anthem at sporting events. There may have been a time when asking people to stand for … Continue reading “Remove the national anthem from sporting events”
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Woman kneels while singing national anthem
Denasia Lawrence sang the national anthem before a Miami Heat pre-season game. In a ridiculous attempt to show what she thinks about the country she was honoring with her singing, she kneeled. That’s right. The singer of the national anthem pulled a Kaepernick. She also wore a “Black Lives Matter” t-shirt under her blazer, sending a … Continue reading “Woman kneels while singing national anthem”
Clippers’ number one fan is getting a divorce
Racist jerkface Donald Sterling, former owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, filed for divorce from Shelly Sterling, legally named “Clipper’s Number One Fan” by current owner Steve Ballmer. Shelly Sterling helped orchestrate the sale of the Clippers to Ballmer and as a result, was given a lot of honorary and financial perks, including the title … Continue reading “Clippers’ number one fan is getting a divorce”
Clippers whine about not having a home court advantage
The Golden State Warriors beat the Los Angeles Clippers last night 110-106 last night in Los Angeles. After the game, many of the Clippers players and coaches complained about how the crowed seemed to be rooting for the visiting Warriors and not the Clippers, technically the home team. This from Clippers forward and Kia pitchman … Continue reading “Clippers whine about not having a home court advantage”
Derrick Rose to have knee surgery… again
Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose has a torn meniscus in his right knee and will undergo surgery to repair it. It’s the same exact injury he had in 2013. This was after he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in 2012. It’s unclear when he injured his knee this time. He … Continue reading “Derrick Rose to have knee surgery… again”
Mark Cuban on the Lakers: ‘Personally, I just hope they suck forever’
Mark Cuban, the bombastic billionaire owner of the Dallas Mavericks, was on a Los Angeles radio show where he told host Fred Roggin that, “You know me, Fred. Personally, I just hope they suck forever.” Cuban was talking about the Los Angeles Lakers and their 1-9 start, the worst start in franchise history. It’s hard … Continue reading “Mark Cuban on the Lakers: ‘Personally, I just hope they suck forever’”