NFL to play Black national anthem at all league games in 2021

Jul

16

2021

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NFL to play Black national anthem at all league games in 2021

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By ArLuther Lee, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT The NFL will play the Black national anthem before all games during the 2021 season, including the Sept. 9 kickoff game and the playoffs, as part of a 10-year, $250 million commitment to fighting racism in America, reports say. Additionally, the league announced it will feature social justice messaging on fields, signage and helmet decals and public service announcements, according to a report by Front Office Sports. Rap mogul Jay-Z’s Roc Nation has been advising the league on its “Inspire Change” initiative. The moves follow a league-wide test-run last season in which…

Jul

13

2021

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Paul Orndorff, Hall of Fame wrestler known as Mr. Wonderful, dead at 71

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By Jesus Jiménez, The New York Times Troy Warren for CNT Died Monday in Fayetteville, Georgia; other wrestling legends pay tribute on social media Paul Orndorff, the WWE Hall of Famer known to fans as Mr. Wonderful, who fought against Hulk Hogan in the first WrestleMania, died Monday in Fayetteville, Georgia. He was 71. Orndorff’s death was announced by his son Travis Orndorff on Instagram. No cause was given. “Most of you will remember him for his physique,” his son said in the Instagram post. “Many will remember his intensity. But if I could only get you to understand and see…

Jun

27

2021

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Here’s what the Suns know that will help them eliminate the Clippers in Game 5 at home

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Greg Moore | Arizona Republic Troy Warren for CNT The Suns are ready to eliminate the Los Angeles Clippers at Phoenix Suns Arena on Monday. Whether they’ll be able to is an open question, but Phoenix can advance to the NBA Finals for the first time in nearly 30 years by relying on lessons learned so far this series. The Suns know how to win with a balanced offensive attack, like when six players scored double-figures in Game 1. They know how to win with a thrilling play, like Game 2’s Valley Oop! They know how it feels to lose,…

Jun

19

2021

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Phoenix Suns to face Arizona’s most ‘hated’ NBA player, Paul George, in Clippers series

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Jeremy Cluff | Arizona Republic Troy Warren for CNT PG13 and Playoff P are a couple of nicknames for Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George. But evidently you can call the forward something else for the Western Conference Finals against the Phoenix Suns. Arizona's most "hated" NBA player. BetOnline.ag recently released a map of the most hated NBA player in each state, based on geotagged Twitter data, and George was apparently Arizona's player of choice. Not LeBron James, not Kyrie Irving. Not even Marcus or Markieff Morris, but Paul George. George and Westbrook were the only players to be just one state's most…

Jun

18

2021

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Freddie Freeman carries seven-game hitting streak into Friday

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By Gabriel Burns, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT Maybe, finally – and another “maybe” for emphasis – Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman is seeing his luck turn more favorably. Freeman had two hits in Thursday’s win over the Cardinals, extending his hitting streak to seven games entering Friday. Freeman has hit .400/.441/.767 with three homers and seven RBIs during his season-best streak. Freeman has raised his batting average from .224 to .246 during the run. This has been a maddening season for Freeman, the reigning National League MVP who’s ticketed for free agency this winter. Yet despite his misfortunes,…

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