Tag 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 | 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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We Lost Two Legends: Bill Russell and Nichelle Nichols…RIP

Posted on July 31, 2022 by rikyrah

We lost two legends today, Bill Russell and Nichelle Nichols. Mr. Russell..what could you say? If you were a basketball fan, you had to at least respect Mr. Russell, even if you hated the Celtics. He was an athlete, but, … 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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Basketball Legend Kobe Bryant, 41 and his daughter Gianna Bryant, 13 die in a Helicopter Crash😢

Posted on January 26, 2020 by rikyrah

I am still stunned. Prayers to the Bryant family, and the families of the other victims.😥😢😢🙏🙏🙏 R.I.H. Gianna and Kobe. pic.twitter.com/LP5LR8hcQC — Shaun (@ShaunSteelers74) January 26, 2020

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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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