Category: Sport

Anti-trans youth sports bills are hateful pandering

But Gulick didn’t make his request simply for the sake of physical education. He was also an ideological extension of George Williams, who founded the YMCA in London in 1844 — to evangelize, not for exercise.

Williams initially viewed sports as a distraction from religious study. But as secular pursuits in the industrializing world started drawing young men’s interest away from Christian teachings, Williams’s YMCA began using sports to keep young men from going astray — in other words, to force them to conform to the norms of Christian society.

We are witnessing something similar now

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What drivers said after Richmond – NASCAR Talk

Alex Bowman – Winner: “I feel like lately we’ve been really, really fast each and everywhere we’ve gone. Atlanta we ran third. Bristol, we’re the best car, break a transmission. Go to Martinsville, the 12 was probably the best car, but we were probably the second-best car. We have our issue there. Pretty happy with where we’re at right now. We’re going to a lot of places that statistically I’ve struggled at, like Martinsville and here, and running really, really well. I think when we get to the places that I feel like we’re actually good at, it’s going to

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Michigan high schools look to build on lessons as prep sports enter widespread testing for spring

With the state struggling to tamp down on the spread of coronavirus, high schools across Michigan are amidst the largest effort yet when it comes to testing for spring sports.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer recommended that all youth sports, including games and practices, be paused for two weeks during a press conference held on April 9. While some schools have abided by the request, many have chosen to follow the MHSAA’s lead and have moved forward with testing protocols and safety measures already in place.

Michigan High School Athletic Association executive director Mark Uyl recently told Bally Sports Detroit that the

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Brad Stevens turned down 7-year, $70M offer from Indiana: Report

Indiana didn’t fail to sign Brad Stevens for lack of trying. 

The Boston Celtics head coach reportedly turned down the Hoosiers last month before IU eventually hired Mike Woodson as its head basketball coach. Now we know just how much IU coveted Stevens.

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Indiana was prepared to make Stevens a 7-year, $70 million offer. He reported the news Saturday night during ESPN’s NBA studio show. 

Annual salary more than Coach K, Calipari

Just how big of a deal is that? It would have made Stevens the highest-paid coach in college basketball by annual salary. More

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Jake Paul-Ben Askren full results: Paul quickly KOs Askren

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 17: Jake Paul celebrates after defeating Ben Askren in their cruiserweight bout during Triller Fight Club at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on April 17, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images for Triller)

Jake Paul’s boxing career keeps on growing, and now he has his fastest win yet.

The YouTube star defeated UFC fighter Ben Askren by knockout in the first round of a Triller Fight Club event on Saturday, laying out the mixed martial artist with a hard right rook.

Askren got off the canvas, but referee Brian Stutts decided to call the fight despite

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Report: Broncos Made Call to Falcons About No. 4 Pick

Whether it materializes on or before April 29 remains to be seen, but the Denver Broncos touched base with the Atlanta Falcons regarding the availability of the No. 4 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, Woody Paige of DenverGazette.com reported Saturday.

According to Paige, new Broncos general manager George Paton holds “Mile High regard” for two quarterbacks in particular: Ohio State’s Justin Fields and North Dakota State’s Trey Lance, both of whom he’s watched up close and personal this offseason. Paton, per Paige, slightly prefers Fields and “could do the [trade] deal if he’s willing to pay the

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