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El Cajon police say black man was holding vape smoking device in hand when officers fatally shot him
Just moments after an African American man was shot and killed by El Cajon police Tuesday, his sister was captured in an eyewitness video as she wept and screamed at officers, saying she told authorities her brother was mentally ill. In the video posted on YouTube (some explicit language), the man’s sister said she […]
LeBron James supports Colin Kaepernick’s right to protest but will stand during anthem
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — LeBron James said he will not join San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s protest against the way African-Americans are treated in this country and kneel during the national anthem during Cleveland Cavaliers games this season. “Me standing for the national anthem is something I will do,” James said at the Cavs’ annual […]
Carlos Delgado, 12 years later — Colin Kaepernick protest about ideals
Before there was Colin Kaepernick sitting and kneeling during the national anthem, before there was backlash — and backlash from the backlash — and long before talk simmered of how Major League Baseball wouldn’t provide the best forum for social protest, there was Toronto Blue Jays slugger Carlos Delgado, parked in the dugout during “God […]
Saints, Falcons players join hands in circle of unity after national anthem
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons came together for a powerful display of unity Monday night by joining hands in a circle on the field following the national anthem. ESPN’s Lisa Salter reported from the sideline during the broadcast that Saints coach Sean Payton reached out to Falcons coach Dan Quinn […]
Steve Clevenger: How a catcher tweeted his way out of a major league career
The Seattle Mariners, absolutely livid over catcher Steve Clevenger’s racist and hurtful remarks spewed on Twitter, officially suspended him without pay Friday for the remainder of the season. Unofficially, he will never again wear the Mariners’ uniform. The only question now is whether he will ever play again in Major League Baseball. Would any team offer […]
Fatal police shooting of unarmed Oklahoma man
The fatal police shooting of an unarmed Oklahoma man with his hands up could be seen in “difficult to watch” video released by police Monday. Tulsa police said one officer fired a stun gun and another officer fired one shot that killed Terence Crutcher, who was black, after investigating his stalled car Friday night. Officer […]