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Jesse Jackson’s Death Highlights the Absurdity of Stephen A. Smith’s Political Aspirations
Jackson’s presidential campaigns paved the way for Obama. A Smith campaign would encourage more incompetence
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The NFL screwed Shedeur Sanders. His camp also failed him
Apr 28, 2025
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Stephen A. Smith, and the chronic irresponsibility in political commentary
Sep 7, 2025
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The Ball and The Ballot
Jan 30
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The WNBA is Getting Closer to a Work Stoppage. That’s Not a Bad Thing
Jan 16
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Question Republicans and white evangelicals — not Black people — about Trump’s racism
Being repulsed by his latest attack on the Obamas doesn’t absolve you from ignoring everything that led to it, and what he’s still doing
Feb 13
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Trump and ICE Have Overshadowed Super Bowl Week for the NFL
You know things are bad when American politics has taken the country’s attention away from America’s favorite sporting event
Feb 6
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The Ball and The Ballot
A new report explores how pro athletes vote, based on polling data
Jan 30
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The NFL: A Case Study in Contradiction That Fans Can’t Ignore
The league’s habit of mixed messaging is tied to its unparalleled success, which it leverages to its advantage
Jan 24
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The WNBA is Getting Closer to a Work Stoppage. That’s Not a Bad Thing
The collective bargaining agreement has expired; drama could ensue at any moment.
Jan 16
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Four things to expect at the intersection of sports, race, and politics in 2026
Athletes may have stopped using their platforms to address social issues, but the conversation continues
Jan 12
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Sports personalities’ political aspirations ring hollow without interest in civic government
Pundits and former players/coaches toying with running for public office show little concern for policy and legislation. They just want the spotlight
Dec 19, 2025
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FIFA Played a False Nine on Trump
A president who accepts a pacifier on a ribbon shows how easily he can be manipulated
Dec 12, 2025
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The Damning Dismissal of Trump’s Election Interference Case in Georgia
A new precedent has been set. Now others will try to circumvent the system
Dec 5, 2025
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