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Aug
29
2021
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By Troy Warren
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Why the Host of ‘Jeopardy!’ Matters

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Why the Host of ‘Jeopardy!’ Matters

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BY KAREEM ABDUL-JABBAR | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Entertainment The columnist (and former 'Jeopardy!' contestant) argues that the media focus on Mike Richards' insensitive comments misses a deeper issue with the host search that "suggests the problem may not be just a bad branch, but a rotten root." The focus on the sudden stepping down of newly selected Jeopardy! host Mike Richards over insensitive and out-of-touch sexist comments misses the deeper reason the show’s search for a new host has become such a dramatic public debacle. The way the show’s producers handled the transition from the Golden Age of Trebek is just as insensitive and…
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Jul
24
2021
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By Troy Warren
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Let Athletes Lead the Way on Mental Health

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Let Athletes Lead the Way on Mental Health

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BY KAREEM ABDUL-JABBAR | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT Instead of demanding perfection from sports stars who get candid about their health, viewers should admire their perseverance — and take cues from their coping skills. When four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka dropped out of the French Open and Wimbledon because of anxiety and depression associated with compulsory press interviews, many fans were shocked at her bold confession. While most professional athletes rallied to support her “bravery,” some critics dismissed the player, who will represent Japan at the Tokyo Olympics, as a “diva” and “narcissistic.” The same thing happened in 2018 when…
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