WOW! Just now live on CNN 6:35pm ET CNN's Bob Costas gave a deeply moving reply to Wolf Blitzer. Worth a watch when this comes out in video clip later... ...unless one is a racist.....then DON'T watch it...
NHL postpones four playoff games on Thursday, Friday after players push to suspend play
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"After much discussion, NHL players believe that the best course of action would be to take a step back and not play tonight's and tomorrow's games as scheduled," the statement reads. "The NHL supports the players' decision and will reschedule those four games beginning Saturday and adjust the remainder of the Second Round schedule accordingly.
"Black and Brown communities continue to face real, painful experiences. The NHL and NHLPA recognize that much work remains to be done before we can play an appropriate role in a discussion centered on diversity, inclusion and social justice."
The move came after several players made public calls for the league to suspend play.
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WOW! Just now live on CNN 6:35pm ET CNN's Bob Costas gave a deeply moving reply to Wolf Blitzer. Worth a watch when this comes out in video clip later... ...unless one is a racist.....then DON'T watch it...
NHL postpones four playoff games on Thursday, Friday after players push to suspend play
USA TODAY
"After much discussion, NHL players believe that the best course of action would be to take a step back and not play tonight's and tomorrow's games as scheduled," the statement reads. "The NHL supports the players' decision and will reschedule those four games beginning Saturday and adjust the remainder of the Second Round schedule accordingly.
"Black and Brown communities continue to face real, painful experiences. The NHL and NHLPA recognize that much work remains to be done before we can play an appropriate role in a discussion centered on diversity, inclusion and social justice."
The move came after several players made public calls for the league to suspend play.
Baltimore Ravens call for 'arrest and charge' of police officers in Breonna Taylor killing, Jacob Blake shooting
USA TODAY On a day in which several NFL teams canceled practice to discuss police brutality and racial injustice, the Baltimore Ravens outlined a desired course of action. The team also listed six other actionable points in its statement, including demanding Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell bring the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020 to the floor for a vote. The bill, passed in the House of Representatives in June, would limit the use of qualified immunity as a defense and authorizes the U.S. Department of Justice to issue subpoenas when investigating police departments for a pattern of discrimination, among other things.
The organization also is seeking "prison sentencing reform that is fair and equitable" and asked for "every citizen to act with respect and compliance when engaging with the police."
Baltimore Ravens call for 'arrest and charge' of police officers in Breonna Taylor killing, Jacob Blake shooting
USA TODAY On a day in which several NFL teams canceled practice to discuss police brutality and racial injustice, the Baltimore Ravens outlined a desired course of action. The team also listed six other actionable points in its statement, including demanding Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell bring the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020 to the floor for a vote. The bill, passed in the House of Representatives in June, would limit the use of qualified immunity as a defense and authorizes the U.S. Department of Justice to issue subpoenas when investigating police departments for a pattern of discrimination, among other things.
The organization also is seeking "prison sentencing reform that is fair and equitable" and asked for "every citizen to act with respect and compliance when engaging with the police."
Quote Originally Posted by fubah2: WOW! Just now live on CNN 6:35pm ET CNN's Bob Costas gave a deeply moving reply to Wolf Blitzer. Worth a watch when this comes out in video clip later... ...unless one is a racist.....then DON'T watch it... NHL postpones four playoff games on Thursday, Friday after players push to suspend play USA TODAY "After much discussion, NHL players believe that the best course of action would be to take a step back and not play tonight's and tomorrow's games as scheduled," the statement reads. "The NHL supports the players' decision and will reschedule those four games beginning Saturday and adjust the remainder of the Second Round schedule accordingly. "Black and Brown communities continue to face real, painful experiences. The NHL and NHLPA recognize that much work remains to be done before we can play an appropriate role in a discussion centered on diversity, inclusion and social justice." The move came after several players made public calls for the league to suspend play.
that accounts for all 4 major professional sports in u.s. that support the discussion
"I'm the MOST HONEST human being that GOD EVER created!" - Donald "the felon" Trump
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Quote Originally Posted by fubah2: WOW! Just now live on CNN 6:35pm ET CNN's Bob Costas gave a deeply moving reply to Wolf Blitzer. Worth a watch when this comes out in video clip later... ...unless one is a racist.....then DON'T watch it... NHL postpones four playoff games on Thursday, Friday after players push to suspend play USA TODAY "After much discussion, NHL players believe that the best course of action would be to take a step back and not play tonight's and tomorrow's games as scheduled," the statement reads. "The NHL supports the players' decision and will reschedule those four games beginning Saturday and adjust the remainder of the Second Round schedule accordingly. "Black and Brown communities continue to face real, painful experiences. The NHL and NHLPA recognize that much work remains to be done before we can play an appropriate role in a discussion centered on diversity, inclusion and social justice." The move came after several players made public calls for the league to suspend play.
that accounts for all 4 major professional sports in u.s. that support the discussion
"I want this systemic racism and social injustice to be defeated "
-- Duke men's basketball coachMike Krzyzewski
Almost 100 NBA employees stage walkout to support NBA, WNBA players in protesting social injustice
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Nearly 100 NBA employees across departments staged a one-day walkoutFriday in solidarity with NBA and WNBA players to protest social injustice, and they were contacting Wisconsin law enforcement and elected officials in an effort to effect change, a person familiar with the situation told USA TODAY Sports.
One NBA employee who walked out wrote an out-of-office email response explaining their reasons for protesting:
"I am virtually walking out of the office in opposition to systemic racism and police brutality in this country in solidarity with our NBA and WNBA players"
Quote Originally Posted by fubah2:
"I want this systemic racism and social injustice to be defeated "
-- Duke men's basketball coachMike Krzyzewski
Almost 100 NBA employees stage walkout to support NBA, WNBA players in protesting social injustice
USA TODAY
Nearly 100 NBA employees across departments staged a one-day walkoutFriday in solidarity with NBA and WNBA players to protest social injustice, and they were contacting Wisconsin law enforcement and elected officials in an effort to effect change, a person familiar with the situation told USA TODAY Sports.
One NBA employee who walked out wrote an out-of-office email response explaining their reasons for protesting:
"I am virtually walking out of the office in opposition to systemic racism and police brutality in this country in solidarity with our NBA and WNBA players"
The NBA and National Basketball Players Association issued a joint statement Friday confirming the playoffs will resume Saturday. The statement also outlined initiatives the two sides will work on together to push the social justice movement forward:
1/ The league and players will "immediately establish a social justice coalition, with representatives from players, coaches and governors, that will be focused on a broad range of issues, including increasing access to voting, promoting civic engagement, and advocating for meaningful police and criminal justice reform."
2/Team governors will work with local election officials in cities where the "league franchise owns and controls the arena property" to convert those facilities into an election facility for the 2020 general election "to allow for a safe in-person voting option for communities vulnerable to COVID."
3/ The league and players work with broadcast partners to "create and include advertising spots" in every remaining playoff game that will be dedicated to "promoting greater civic engagement in national and local elections and raising awareness around voter access and opportunity."
The NBA and National Basketball Players Association issued a joint statement Friday confirming the playoffs will resume Saturday. The statement also outlined initiatives the two sides will work on together to push the social justice movement forward:
1/ The league and players will "immediately establish a social justice coalition, with representatives from players, coaches and governors, that will be focused on a broad range of issues, including increasing access to voting, promoting civic engagement, and advocating for meaningful police and criminal justice reform."
2/Team governors will work with local election officials in cities where the "league franchise owns and controls the arena property" to convert those facilities into an election facility for the 2020 general election "to allow for a safe in-person voting option for communities vulnerable to COVID."
3/ The league and players work with broadcast partners to "create and include advertising spots" in every remaining playoff game that will be dedicated to "promoting greater civic engagement in national and local elections and raising awareness around voter access and opportunity."
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