Category Archives: Sports

We Lost Two Giants Today. From Sports, John Madden. From Politics, former Senator Harry Reid.

Posted on December 28, 2021 by rikyrah

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 for both. Rest In Power.😪😪 A coaching legend. A broadcasting icon. Beloved by football fans everywhere. Remembering John Madden. pic.twitter.com/6jbIl1kdZq — NFL (@NFL) December 29, 2021 Breaking News: Harry Reid, the Democrat from Nevada who helped steer the Affordable … Continue reading →

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Black Professional Golfer Lee Elder Dies at 87

Posted on November 30, 2021 by rikyrah

I spent many a Sunday watching Lee Elder with my father. RIP , Mr. Elder.😪😪🙏🏾🙏🏾 Trailblazing Golfer Lee Elder Dies at 87 https://t.co/oMGZneeCss pic.twitter.com/28of23I8uw — RetroNewsNow (@RetroNewsNow) November 29, 2021 Lee Elder has passed away at the age of 87. … Continue reading →

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Baseball Legend Henry Aaron Dies at 86

Posted on January 23, 2021 by rikyrah

Both of my parents were baseball fanatics. I mean, two of my mother’s favorite words were “Spring training.” I grew up before there were all these cable channels. Before you could find entertainment on a cellphone or a tablet. The … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Congratulations to the Los Angeles Lakers👏👏

Posted on October 12, 2020 by rikyrah

Congratulations to the Lakers for winning the NBA Championship👏👏   4x Champion4x Finals MVP LeBron James 🏆🏆🏆🏆 pic.twitter.com/V43WyIH3ak — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) October 12, 2020 Congrats to the @Lakers and @Seattlestorm on their championship wins! Proud of all the NBA and … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Congratulations to Simone Biles!👏👏👏

Posted on October 14, 2019 by rikyrah

The nightmare that is our current political situation will still be with us. I chose today to celebrate something positive. To celebrate Black Excellence👏👏 Medal # 25 is 🥇@Simone_Biles breaks her own record and sets a new one after winning … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | California Throws the NCAA for a Loop

Posted on September 16, 2019 by rikyrah

I honestly didn’t see the depth of this bill in California until I saw it discussed at a blog. I haven’t been a fan of the NCAA since I was a kid. I have always thought that they got rich … Continue reading →

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Weekend Open Thread

Posted on September 14, 2019 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend with family and friends.   Congratulations!👏🎉🎊  https://twitter.com/Ballislife/status/1169708770647302150   Archery teacher aims at increasing diversity in the sport https://t.co/Pru4lSiSKu pic.twitter.com/tC11b9G53p — CBS News (@CBSNews) September 8, 2019 This might be my … Continue reading →

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Sunday Open Thread

Posted on July 15, 2018 by rikyrah

Happy Sunday, Everyone. World Cup finals today.  France vs Croatia… See schedule here. 2018 FIFA World Cup Final Schedule, TV, Live Stream

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Tuesday Open Thread |

Posted on March 6, 2018 by rikyrah

ICYMI

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World Series: Astros vs Dodgers Game 7

Posted on November 1, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

It’s Game 7 of one of the most entertaining, back-and-forth World Series in recent memory. Stay here for live, inning-by-inning updates and analysis from the deciding game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros. ■ The Astros’ Lance McCullers … Continue reading →

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