NFL Players Association Political Action Committee Donates to Former Players Running for Congress
The NFL Players Association’s political action committee has begun donating to candidates from its war chest ahead of the November
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University of Houston’s Major Applewhite Among Coaches with Specific Title IX Reporting Provisions
University of Houston head football coach Major Applewhite has a nearly identical Title IX clause in his contract to what
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Donald Trump will skip MLB All-Star Game after Weekend Abroad
Breaking from tradition is kind of Donald Trump’s “thing.” He’ll do just that by skipping out on the MLB All-Star
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Kevin Durant, J.J. Watt crack TIME’s Most Influential People List
Athletes exemplifying leadership, philanthropy, activism crack TIME’s Most Influential People List. A complete list of athletes to make TIME’s Most
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NYT report: New Orleans Saints cheerleader files lawsuit against team
A former New Orleans Saints cheerleader has filed a complaint against the team with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission after
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The NBA wants to legalize sports gambling for a price
The NBA wants to increase its revenues by taking a 1 percent cut on all bets placed on its games,
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Son of former Dallas Stars, Texas Rangers, Liverpool F.C. owner backs potential 2018 Florida Governor candidate Ron DeSantis
The governor’s race in Florida took a turn this week when Donald Trump clicked send on a tweet in support
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Defense Secretary Mattis: No plan to pause military exercises for Winter Olympics in South Korea
The United States doesn’t plan to stop or reschedule military exercises near the Korean Peninsula when the Winter Olympics kick
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Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald pens tribute letter to Senator John McCain
Arizona Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald published a column celebrating the service of Arizona senator John McCain. The tribute, published on
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Papa John’s founder to step down amid comments targeting NFL anthem protests
Papa John’s founder John Schnatter will step down as CEO next month, after he publicly criticized the NFL leadership over
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FTC blocks DraftKings, FanDuel merger
The Federal Trade Commission announced they will block the expected merger of DraftKings and FanDuel, the two largest daily fantasy sports
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The Sport Lobby weekly headline round up 6/5-6/9
Here are the news stories The Sport Lobby followed this week. Via Forbes: Forbes writer Dan Alexander sheds light on yet
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The Sport Lobby weekly headline round up
Here are the news stories The Sport Lobby followed this week. Via The Dallas Morning News: DeSoto High School football coach
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‘SportsCenter’ anchor says political coverage is behind ESPN’s loss of viewers, mass layoffs
If you like the crossover of sports and politics, you’re on the website that’s meant to focus on that content.
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Sports Illustrated swimsuit models, athletes leaving Trump Models as closure looms
Chalk up a deadly athlete to the list of models that are leaving Donald Trump’s agency, Trump Models. Mia Kang,
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Swedish soccer fans use Muslim niqab to protest law
The AIK Ultras are some crazy ass, Swedish soccer fans. I didn’t believe how crazy until I got to the 2:30
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ESPN sets new rules for employees talking politics
ESPN issued a revised set of guidelines that covers its employees’ discussion of political issues “in any public-facing forum” today.
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Texas representative introduces bill to legalize daily fantasy sports leagues
Texas State Rep. Richard Pena Raymond (D-Laredo) argued for a bill in favor of daily fantasy sports sites during a
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Mayor Sylvester Turner vows to make Houston Open “Houston” again
There are only a couple of things you need to know about the 2017 Shell Houston Open. 1. Russell Henley
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President Trump on 12th golf trip in ninth week as President
You’re aware how this whole thing goes. Trump says one thing A year ago, Donald Trump convinced the public that
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