Tag Archives: Sports

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

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..

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

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

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

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”

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

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

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😢

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!👏👏👏

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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