Sports

Wembanyama’s Bodyguard Slaps Britney Spears: A New Low in Britney’s Post-Conservatorship Journey

Friday, July 7, 2023 at 10:12 AM

Written by Anthony L. Hall

Britney Spears’ downward spiral continues post-conservatorship A judge ended Britney Spears’s infamous conservatorship in November 2021. Since then, Britney has been making lots of news. Unfortunately, the news has been all bad. That’s because much of it has been about Britney instigating nasty spats with her own family, especially her sister and mother. Indeed, the… Read more.

Victor Wembanyama: The Next LeBron James or Ralph Sampson?

Thursday, June 22, 2023 at 8:52 AM

Written by Anthony L. Hall

Victor Wembanyama’s tall expectations LeBron James entered the NBA Draft in 2003 as “The Chosen One.” Everyone expected him to be “the heir to Air Jordan.” And no one can deny that he met those expectations. Victor Wembanyama is entering this year’s draft with similar media hype. Granted, no one is hailing him as the chosen… Read more.

LIV Golf and PGA Merger: Saudis Sportswashing? No. Americans Selling Out.

Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 2:07 PM

Written by Anthony L. Hall

Yesterday, Saudi Arabia’s LIV Golf and America’s PGA Tour shocked the world. They announced plans to merge into one worldwide golfing operation. Many are condemning this as the Saudis’ most brazen case of sportswashing. I condemn it as the Americans’ most shameful case of selling out. The sportswashing phenomenon Interest in sports reflects the ties… Read more.

Three Black Quarterbacks Top NFL Draft – Make History

Friday, April 28, 2023 at 12:45 PM

Written by Anthony L. Hall

Three Black quarterbacks made history last night. They were among the first four picks in the first round of the NFL Draft. The Carolina Panthers chose Alabama quarterback Bryce Young at No. 1 overall, as expected, 12 years after drafting quarterback Cam Newton at that spot. The Houston Texans, who took Ohio State’s C.J. Stroud… Read more.

Tiger Woods Withdraws from The Masters

Monday, April 10, 2023 at 7:22 PM

Written by Anthony L. Hall

Tiger Woods made the cut at The Masters last weekend. But a leg injury – this time – forced him to withdraw. Woods still got more media attention and praise than any other golfer who played. Jon Rahm won the tournament. And Phil Mickelson became the oldest runner-up in PGA history. But you’d never know… Read more.

The Masters Is All About Tiger Woods Who Can’t Win…

Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 8:57 AM

Written by Anthony L. Hall

The Masters, “a tradition unlike any other,” tees off today. And there’s nothing new about it being all about Tiger Woods – even when nobody expects him to win. I have marveled over the years that The Masters is all about Tiger even when he’s losing. But The Masters without Tiger is like the Heat… Read more.

LSU Defeats Iowa (and Racist Stereotypes) to Win NCAA Women’s Basketball Title

Monday, April 3, 2023 at 6:23 AM

Written by Anthony L. Hall

This year’s NCAA Women’s final was the most thrilling and “satisfying” in recent memory. That the LSU Tigers set a scoring record in defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes speaks volumes. LSU blitzed Iowa 102-85 to win the NCAA championship. LSU defeats Iowa Angel Reese is the ‘Bayou Barbie’ who led LSU. Caitlin Clark is the National… Read more.

Trans Women Banned! No Longer Allowed to Compete against Cis Women

Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 6:44 AM

Written by Anthony L. Hall

Sports authorities should ban trans women from competing against cis women. Fundamental fairness demands it. Yet sports authorities worldwide have been allowing trans women to do just that. Fairness be damned. Trans women banned Harry Potter author JK Rowling has been the face of efforts to enforce this ban. And it has cost her a lot. Millions… Read more.

Lewis Hamilton Should Retire from F1 Racing

Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 6:13 AM

Written by Anthony L. Hall

Lewis Hamilton is racing from F1 champion to F1 distraction this season. He’s Black and proud. So he must find it humbling to make news only for his off-track dating and fashion choices. Lewis Hamilton should retire I am a big Hamilton fan. You’d be hard-pressed to find a bigger one. I can even cite… Read more.