The NFL has gotten its fair share of criticism for the way in which it handled peaceful protests by players speaking out against police brutality and racial injustices in the past. And in light of George Floyd’s murder, one of the league’s own employees was so unsatisfied with the league’s statement that he reached out…
NFL Pledges $250 Million Over 10-Year Period To Fight Systemic Racism — NESN.com
As a man who once defiantly ditched his baseball career to work for a toilet company, Vida Blue understands the contentious nature of contract negotiations better than most. But not even Blue can sympathize with Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association as they haggle over money as a sports-starved nation grapples with the…
Vida Blue rips Major League Baseball, players for not reaching a deal — Times-Standard
Basketball fans might have NBA action back in their lives sooner than originally expected. Not by a whole lot, but earlier nonetheless. The NBA’s return-to-play plan initially included a target date of July 31 for regular-season action to resume. The league now is looking to kick things off one day sooner, according to ESPN NBA…
NBA Rumors: League Changes Target Date For 2019-20 Season Restart — NESN.com
The Red Sox refused to sit around and do nothing. Torii Hunter, a former major league outfielder who retired after the 2015 season, recently revealed he was subjected to racist taunts while playing at Fenway Park during his MLB career, even prompting him to place clauses in his MLB contracts ensuring he wouldn’t be traded…
Adam Jones Applauds Red Sox For Statement After Torii Hunter’s Comments — NESN.com
The Boston Red Sox refused to sit around and do nothing. Torii Hunter, a former major league outfielder who retired after the 2015 season, recently revealed he was subjected to racist taunts while playing at Fenway Park during his MLB career, even prompting him to place clauses in his MLB contracts ensuring he wouldn’t be traded to Boston. The Red Sox, taking Hunter’s comments very seriously, released a powerful statement Thursday night in which they acknowledged such incidents have occurred at Fenway Park and vowed to continue using their platform as a way to fight racial injustice. The Red Sox’s statement caught the attention of former major leaguer Adam Jones, who dealt with his own racist incident at Fenway Park in 2017 while playing for the Baltimore Orioles. Jones, who now plays baseball in Japan, applauded the message before then sharing a story about how Red Sox president Sam Kennedy and team owner John Henry handled the 2017 situation. Huuuge. https://t.co/4vWZiTIisE — 10 (@SimplyAJ10) June 11, 2020 I’ll never forget my convos the next day with Sam Kennedy (President of Baseball Ops) and the Owner John Henry. Much respect for them for coming into the visiting clubhouse and hearing my story. That was huuuuge!!! https://t.co/4vWZiTIisE — 10 (@SimplyAJ10) June 11, 2020 As the Red Sox noted in their statement, there’s still a lot of work to be done. However, the club clearly is committed to making Fenway Park a better place and, most importantly, doing whatever it can to combat racial inequality.
Read more at: https://nesn.com/2020/06/adam-jones-applauds-red-sox-for-statement-after-torii-hunters-comments/
Basketball legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson will be the subject of a new feature film documentary from XTR, H.wood Media, NSV and Delirio Films. The filmmakers say they have been granted “unprecedented access” to the Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, whose dominance on the court helped drive the Los Angeles Lakers to five championships. The film…
Magic Johnson Feature Documentary in the Works (EXCLUSIVE) — Variety
Mark J. Terrill/Associated PressSix-time All-Star forward Pau Gasol said Tuesday he’d like to finish his career with the Los Angeles Lakers or Spanish club Barcelona.”My intention is to play another season if the foot is OK, either in the NBA or in Europe,” he told reporters in Spain. “A final season with the Lakers is attractive,…
Pau Gasol Says Idea of Playing Final Season with Lakers ‘Is Attractive’ —
The macro as far as the NBA’s return to play was agreed upon last week between the league and player’s union, but the micro and also the very … Report: NBA working out provision allowing players to stay home without consequences
Report: NBA working out provision allowing players to stay home without consequences — Welcome to the World of Stephanie Sydney
With Calgary Flames general manager Brad Treliving and Vancouver Canucks counterpart Jim Benning already scoping out U.S. spots for Phase 3 training camps next month, because players crossing the Canadian border would have to quarantine for two weeks, Oilers Ken Holland is following suit. Read More
Edmonton Oilers contemplate holding U.S.-based training camp — Edmonton Sun
In 2009, MLB moved its draft into a primetime television slot, and aired the first round live from the MLB Network studio in Secaucus, New Jersey. San Diego State pitcher Stephen Strasburg was the big name going into the draft. He and other first-round hopefuls were invited to attend the event in person. The thought…
Hoornstra: MLB’s most visible draft feels like a missed opportunity — Press Telegram
On his way to being touted as one of the best pure hitters available in Major League Baseball’s 2020 draft, Austin Martin developed a reputation as a terrific contact hitter with a side order of power. Read More
In Austin Martin, Blue Jays get a potential first round MLB draft steal — Toronto Sun
Late basketball great Kobe Bryant will be honored with a posthumous Emmy at this year’s Los Angeles Area Emmy Awards, the Television Academy announced late Wednesday. Bryant will recieve the 72nd Los Angeles Area Emmy Governors Award, which was selected by the Los Angeles Area Governors Award committee in honor of Bryant’s “philanthropy, community building…
Kobe Bryant to Receive Posthumous L.A. Area Emmy Governors Award — Variety
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