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President Donald Trump criticized the NFL for the third time this week in his latest tweet targeting commissioner Roger Goodell, saying the "players are the boss." Only one player reportedly knelt during the three national anthems for the Thanksgiving Day games, with New York Giants defensive end Olivier Vernon continuing his protest of racial inequality and…
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President Donald Trump said Wednesday that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell's handling of the ongoing player protests of the national anthem is "killing the league." "The NFL is now thinking about a new idea – keeping teams in the Locker Room during the National Anthem next season.
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Ball The Donald Trump-LaVar Ball controversy escalated to the next level early Wednesday, as the president fired out two tweets reacting to basketball dad Ball’s zany, million-dollar interview on CNN.
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LaVar Ball, the father of one of the three UCLA basketball players arrested and detained in China, said Monday night during an interview with CNN that he'd rather thank Chinese President Xi Jinping than President Donald Trump for the release of his son. Although Ball refused to recognize Trump's intercession and expressed no gratitude, his son…
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Since he rose to notoriety this year, LaVar Ball, the father of Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball, has used the media to turn himself into a quasi-celebrity. In doing so, he's also made quite ...
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ball If you’ve been praying for Donald Trump and basketball dad LaVar Ball’s feud to escalate to the next level, your prayers were answered on Sunday, as the president responded to Ball’s no, thank you by saying he should have left his son in China to rot in jail.
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LaVar Ball, the father of LiAngelo Ball, who had been arrested and later absolved of shoplifting charges last week in China, made slight of President Donald Trump’s involvement regarding the release of his son and the two other UCLA players.
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Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan on Wednesday defended his organization's decision to visit the White House, but noted that it did not serve as a sign that the team has chosen a side in the debate that pits President Donald Trump and NFL players who protest during the national anthem. "I think there appears to be…
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US President Donald Trump's attempt to co-opt sprint king Usain Bolt in his feud with NFL protesters drew a stinging response on Wednesday from one group of Jamaican sports fans. "Please leave the Boss out of your politricks," a post on the Twitter feed of @JamaicaOlympics said. Trump had dragged Bolt into the debate on Tuesday…
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While national anthem protests took center stage Sunday, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones made his feelings quite clear earlier in the week on national anthem protests. “I do not think the place to express yourself in society is as we recognize the American flag,” Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones told FOX Business’ Cheryl Casone last week…
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President Donald Trump recently called out athletes kneeling for the national anthem, and he has been especially critical of players in the NFL and NBA. Related: One issue threatens to overshadow everything that happens today in NASCAR and at NHMS NASCAR drivers past and present, such as Austin Dillon and Tony Stewart weren’t concerned about drivers…
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The Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins will visit with President Donald Trump at the White House sometime this year, the team announced Sunday. "The Pittsburgh Penguins respect the institution of the Office of the President, and the long tradition of championship teams visiting the White House," the statement read. "We attended White House ceremonies after previous…
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President Donald Trump has a lot going on right now. The “Rocket Man” back-and-forth with North Korea and the health care battle aside, slamming professional athletes who protest during the national anthem is next on the agenda. RELATED: CNN guy loses his mind over Donald Trump’s “son of a b*tch” remark and makes one bold claim…
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Many athletes are taking the time to speak out against Donald Trump after his recent comments on NFL players protesting the national anthem, as well as a comment on former NBA MVP Steph Curry. Joining in on the action was NBA legend Kobe Bryant, who sent out a rare tweet in response to the divisiveness that…
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President Donald Trump apparently wasn’t done with athletes after discussing national anthem protests as “disrespect”, saying that he would love to see an NFL owner “get that son of a bitch off the field.” The Warriors are expected to decide on whether they are going as a team, and star point guard Stephen Curry maintained his…
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President Donald Trump says the Golden State Warriors are not welcome to the White House to celebrate their 2017 NBA championship. Following his criticism of the NFL at a political rally on Friday night for allowing players to protest during the national anthem, Trump rescinded any invitation coming to the Warriors to visit the White House.…
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Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James referred to President Donald Trump as the "so-called president of the United States" while calling for unity in the wake of the Charlottesville, Va., tragedy over the weekend. During his annual family reunion charitable event Tuesday night in Sandusky, Ohio, James gave an emotional speech as he held his daughter, Zhuri,…
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President Donald Trump will not participate in the longstanding tradition of presidents throwing out a ceremonial first pitch at Washington Opening Day games due to a scheduling conflict. Trump, who was inaugurated on Jan. 20, was extended an invitation by the Nationals but declined, a team spokesman told ESPN. Washington opens its season on Monday against…
The Super Bowl champion New England Patriots will make their fifth trip to the White House on April 19, White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer announced on Thursday. The Patriots have met George W. Bush and Barack Obama during their previous title reigns. Their come-from-behind victory over the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI has set…
