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Former Texas A&M, Tennessee hoopsters stuck in the Middle East thanks to Trump

In response to Donald Trump’s executive order banning immigrants from seven predominantly Muslim countries, Iran is now barring American citizens

After the NFL’s white players are called out, Eagles’ Chris Long steps up August 18, 2017
“First Take” co-host Max Kellerman added his voice to the debate about social-justice activism in the NFL on Thursday, calling it a “disgrace” and “embarrassing” that no white NFL players had supported their black teammates in their national anthem protests. To drive home his point, he used the example of Jackie Robinson and Pee Wee […]
Matt Bonesteel
Colin Kaepernick’s name comes up often as Blake Bortles struggles in preseason contest August 18, 2017
Blake Bortles came into the season on shaky ground, generated negative headlines during training camp and, on Thursday, had a dismal preseason outing televised to a national audience. Afterward, Jaguars Coach Doug Marrone said the starting quarterback job was “right up there for grabs” between Bortles and backup Chad Henne. Meanwhile, more than a few […]
Des Bieler
Raiders’ Sean Smith charged with felony assault in alleged attack on sister’s boyfriend August 18, 2017
Raiders cornerback Sean Smith has been charged with felony assault for allegedly beating his sister’s boyfriend. If convicted, the ninth-year player could face up to seven years in prison. The Los Angeles County district attorney’s office announced two charges Thursday against Smith, assault by means of force likely to produce great bodily injury and battery with serious […]
Des Bieler