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ESPN Host Blames Racism for NBA Coach's Season-Long Suspension: 'I Don't Appreciate That Being Done to a Brother'

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith goes ballistic over the suspension of Boston Celtics coach Ice Udoka, saying race is a factor in what is being said.

 By Jack Davis, The Western Journal  September 24, 2022

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Watch: Patriotic NFL Fans Take Over for Singer and Proudly Belt National Anthem on 9/11

When an NYPD officer's microphone cut out, thousands of NFL fans in attendance began belting the national anthem.

 By Grant Atkinson, The Western Journal  September 12, 2022

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Ex-MLB Player Who Retired to Become a Police Officer Killed on His Way to 9/11 Memorial Ceremony

'Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and colleagues,' the Atlanta Braves said in a statement on the former pitcher's death.

 By Jack Davis, The Western Journal  September 12, 2022

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NFL Kicks Off the Season by Violating US Flag Code: 'Disrespecting Our Flag Is Not Patriotic'

Many viewers were not happy with what the NFL did to the American flag during the playing of the national anthem Thursday night.

 By Jack Davis, The Western Journal  September 9, 2022

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6 Feet of Blood Clots Removed from High School Football Player's Legs, Ends His Career

Kaden Clymer's father took him to the emergency room with pain in his legs and back. The high school junior wouldn't leave for nine whole days

 By Matthew Holloway, The Western Journal  September 7, 2022

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University Banned Fan Over Volleyball Player 's N-Word Allegation - Then Police Reviewed the Footage

While BYU did not directly dispute the allegation, the university said the fan identified by Duke as the offender appeared to be innocent. 

 By Grant Atkinson, The Western Journal  August 31, 2022

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Mike Tyson Reveals He's Gone from 'All-Out Liberal' to 'A Little Conservative' Because of 'Common Sense'

Perhaps even more surprising than Tyson's declaration about becoming more conservative was his explanation for doing so.

 By Grant Atkinson, The Western Journal  August 29, 2022

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Russian Court Finds Brittney Griner Guilty, Sentences Her to Lengthy Prison Term

Negotiations over a prisoner swap between the United States and Russia are expected to continue.

 By Grant Atkinson, The Western Journal  August 4, 2022

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'Let's Go Brandon' Chant Erupts at LIV, Camera Pans to Trump and Tucker Reacting Pricelessly

Trump appeared to be enjoying himself throughout the week as Trump National Golf Club Bedminster hosted a LIV Golf event.

 By Grant Atkinson, The Western Journal  August 1, 2022

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The Bears Ditching Lightfoot's Crime-Ridden City for Safer Suburb Has Dem Mayor Offering Billions in Panic

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is making a desperate last-ditch effort to keep the Bears in the Windy City, but it doesn't look good.

 By Warner Todd Huston, The Western Journal  July 26, 2022

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Climate Activists Set to Ruin Tour de France, But Furious Spectators Handle It Before Cops Could Even Arrive

Tour de France fans showed climate activists how welcome their protest was during Saturday's next-to-last day of the iconic race.

 By Jack Davis, The Western Journal  July 24, 2022

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Outrage as US Defector Wins Major Sports Award, Smugly Ends Acceptance Speech in Mandarin

Building bridges is one thing, but choosing to represent a country ruled by a repressive regime accused of genocide is another.

 By Grant Atkinson, The Western Journal  July 21, 2022

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Teddy Bridgewater Blasts NFL Peers Playing Wannabe 'Gangstas' - Stop Setting a Bad Example for Youth

Veteran NFL quarterback Teddy Bridgewater criticized players who portray a phony 'gangsta' on social media.

 By Richard Moorhead, The Western Journal  July 20, 2022

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LeBron Calls Boston Fans 'Racist as F***' Then Gets Blasted When People Realize He's Part Red Sox Owner and Makes Money Off Them

'It's amazing how easy it is to punch holes in literally anything he says that is political or non-basketball related.'

 By Michael Austin, The Western Journal  July 18, 2022

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Atheist Seizes Praying Football Coach's Supreme Court Victory and Demands to Take the Field

While Stevens was trying to make an argument for the separation of church and state, his dishonest antics do nothing but damage his case.

 By Grant Atkinson, The Western Journal  July 14, 2022

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Fellow NBA Player Hammers LeBron James Over Brittney Griner Comment: 'Keep Taking Your Freedom for Granted'

Freedom has been an outspoken critic of the Chinese Communist Party, which was notable, given the NBA's ties to China.

 By Grant Atkinson, The Western Journal  July 14, 2022

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US Olympian Visiting Friend in Los Angeles Left Bruised and Bloody After Homeless Man Attacks

She said the attack happened extremely fast, and she was left with a swollen eye and a bloodied nose as a result.

 By Grant Atkinson, The Western Journal  July 11, 2022

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Graphic Warning: Ticked Off UFC Champ Sets Sights on Ghislaine Maxwell - He Wants Justice

UFC champion Israel Adesanya became another voice calling for the release of the Epstein/Maxwell client list.

 By Jack Davis, The Western Journal  July 5, 2022

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'I Had a Commitment with God': Praying Coach Reacts to the SCOTUS Verdict

Joseph Kennedy, who lost his coaching job over his postgame prayers, speaks out after the Supreme Court ruled in his favor.

 By Abby Liebing, The Western Journal  June 28, 2022

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NFL Player Stuns by Retiring in the Prime of His Career to Devote His Life to 'The Gospel of Jesus Christ'

'I am both humbled and excited to pursue the holy call that God has for my life which brings me much joy and purpose,' Willis wrote.

 By Andrew Jose, The Western Journal  June 16, 2022

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NFL Coach Begins Apology Tour After Jan. 6 and George Floyd Riot Comparison Costs Him Big

A defensive coordinator coach has been fined for comments that the Washington Commanders said were out of line.

 By Jack Davis, The Western Journal  June 12, 2022