Category Archives: Sports

Open Thread | Yes, It’s the WNBA, But It’s Symptomatic Of These Times

Posted on September 8, 2025 by rikyrah

This thread is about the WNBA. But, it just symbolizes so much of what’s going on today in the country. Chris Murphy 🟧 (@ChrisMurphyCT) posted at 7:50 AM on Fri, Sep 05, 2025: So here’s what’s going on with the … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Just A Behind the Scenes Look at the Vice President’s Challenges While Running…Yet, She Inspires Us Still..

Posted on December 23, 2024 by rikyrah

Came across this, and thought it was an interesting passage: Ben Smith (@semaforben) posted at 8:44 PM on Sun, Dec 15, 2024: Fascinating debrief from Kamala deputy campaign manager @Rob_Flaherty to @maxwelltani https://t.co/tjCMwJ5qmG https://t.co/2GnTg9C3NB (https://x.com/semaforben/status/1868487294665330822?t=RoxeTzz–CSCoYWh35PByg&s=03)

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Congratulations to Coco Gauff for Winning the U.S. Open

Posted on September 10, 2023 by rikyrah

At 19!!!! Coco isn't next. She's now. pic.twitter.com/cRZ0MeuedE — US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 9, 2023 Youngest since Serena won at 17 in 1999. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 https://twitter.com/Owusuivy/status/1700666667913601414?s=19 It's all about the company you keep. 😄 pic.twitter.com/S59CgrtmoZ — US Open Tennis (@usopen) … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Double Standards Evident Everywhere

Posted on April 4, 2023 by rikyrah

There was the Women’s Basketball Championship game. LSU won. Some folks didn’t like the way the star player acted. Had a serious problem with it. Thing is… She did the same gesture that a star WHITE player had done….but, none … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | The NAACP Image Awards

Posted on February 27, 2023 by rikyrah

Appreciate them because they recognize some of those who are overlooked by other award shows. Black award shows are mental wellness boosts! I swear it’s nothing short of uplifting and motivating to see Black Excellence celebrated and honored. #BHM @naacpimageaward … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Congratulations to the Kansas City Chiefs, Winner of the Superbowl

Posted on February 13, 2023 by rikyrah

I didn’t have a dog in this game. Just wanted a good game. Tuned in for Sheryl Lee Ralph and Rihanna.😂😂😂 Heard on a talk show from a pundit ” We had a Black President before two Black Quarterbacks in … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | This Is Right: Damar Hamlin IS NOT “A Miracle”

Posted on January 12, 2023 by rikyrah

He is a beneficiary of the best healthcare money can buy, and immediate access to it. A message from a hospital pastor: May I humbly request not to call #DamarHamlin’s recovery a "miracle”?It wasn't a miracle. He had a sudden … Continue reading →

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Soccer Legend Pele Dead at 82

Posted on December 29, 2022 by rikyrah

Pelé, one of soccer’s greatest players and a transformative figure in 20th-century sports, died on Thursday in São Paulo, Brazil. He was 82. Here are some of the highlights of his storied career. https://t.co/tbbPzTzckQ pic.twitter.com/nr96W3QhFB — The New York Times … Continue reading →

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RIP, Legendary Pittsburgh Steeler Franco Harris

Posted on December 22, 2022 by rikyrah

My parents were football fanatics. And, even though they didn’t care for the Steelers, they loved themselves some Franco Harris. RIP, Mr. Harris. Just landed in Pittsburgh. The famed statue of Franco Harris commemorating The Immaculate Reception at the airport … Continue reading →

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Weekend Open Thread – A Tribute to the G.O.A.T. – Serena Williams

Posted on September 2, 2022 by rikyrah

I remember reading about the Williams Sisters in Sports Illustrated, when Richard Williams was being vilified for his stance about not letting his daughters play in all those Junior tournaments… Who did this Negro think he was? They made such … Continue reading →

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