“…that this new generation of human beings who happen to be athletes, and powerful ones at that, will do what our generation failed to do, and that is to stick together for something bigger than themselves. This is a sacrifice I’m hoping they will sustain.”
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Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid Cement Their Place in History While David Stern Tries To Rewrite It
However, of all the commentary surrounding Kaepernick, some of the most curious came from former NBA commissioner David Stern. On an appearance on Bloomberg’s Business of Sports podcast, Stern said that if Kaepernick had just been suspended by the NFL, he would still be playing in the league.
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Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf Steals The Show In The Town Where Basketball Never Sleeps
Of the many stars to come out to Oakland for the BIG3’s visit to Oracle Arena, few shined like Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, a legend on and off the court.
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Few athletes have risked it all in the name of what they believe in like Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf did two decades ago. His return to the public’s eye is now as timely as ever. Here is our interview with him.
From Point Guard To Protest: Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf Talks Hoops, Social Awareness And Colin Kaepernick