Coach Gene Clemons and Chris James from Chopping it Up with CJ podcast are at the pre-Super Bowl sessions, meeting and talking about the upcoming game. Philadelphia Eagles vs Kansas City Chiefs and history being made the first time two black quarterbacks are leading their teams at the same time in the Super Bowl. Officially named the Soul Bowl
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by Diaz Mackie
10.08.2019 During a time when the NBA is trying to expand worldwide, the league has fallen out with it’s biggest contributor, China. Daryl Morey, the General Manager of the Houston Rockets on 10/4/19 tweeted, “fight for freedom, stand with Hong Kong.” Much to the dismay of the Chinese government.
A league that has been in the forefront of social issues has backed down to China. China, the NBA’s biggest market has cut off ties to the NBA following the tweet. Canceling NBA Cares events that were scheduled to be held in China this week between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Brooklyn Nets. The actual preseason games between the two are still a go for now. The fallout has already effected the NBA financials & could cost them BILLIONS of dollars.
The Houston Rockets are a favorite amongst the NBA teams, due to one of their greatest players and Chairmen of the China league, Yao Ming. This relationship has been cultivated over twenty years, all to be dissolved over a tweet.
NBA players personally have a lot to lose as well. Most of the stars of the NBA, spend parts of their summer in China promoting basketball and their own shoe deals. James Harden, star of the Houston Rockets, made a statement on Monday, 10/7/19 along with Russell Westbrook at his side saying, “We love China.” Former players like Kobe Bryant, Tracy McGrady and current players like LeBron James and rookie sensation Zion Williamson, stand to lose a lot financially from this fallout.
The NBA has a fine line to tread. Attempting to support someone with in the organization, as well as trying to make a human rights stand and trying to salvage a financial business relationship with China. This is the second time China has had words with the NBA regarding their civil rights issues. The first time, China told the NBA to meddle in their affairs, when unarmed Blacks are being gunned down in this country. A touché if I’ve ever heard one.
With the NBA setting up leagues in Africa and potentially India, this could be a costly loss for the league. Daryl Morey has not been terminated and doesn’t appear that he will be, yet. Adam Silver, Commissioner of the NBA has not disavowed that statement made by Morey as well. However, the NBA is trying to make nice with China.
It will be interesting to see if the personal financial loss of star players will force them to cave on the humanitarian cause for the almighty dollar. Again, the NBA has been progressive up to this point. Forcing former owner of the Los Angeles Clippers to sell his team, after a tape was released of him making racial slurs. Supporting the players after the Eric Gardner murder, by allowing them to wear, “I Can’t Breathe” shirts during warmups. Most recently changing the title from “Owner” to “Governor” to avoid the any connection, or connotation to slavery. It will be interesting to see how the NBA handles this going forward, not just for the league, but also the players.
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Read moreThis week on Blitz Sports Magazine Podcast, publisher Malik Spann discusses the recent changes in the US politics with the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the impact on the upcoming elections. Also, Malik invites longtime friend and business partner Jim McComick to talk about the 2020-21 NFL season.
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This week on the Blitz Sports Magazine Podcast, CEO and Publisher Malik Spann talks about the state of the US and how politics is overshadowing everything in sports. The stench of the possible death of democracy. Fighting against Manifest Destiny.
This and related conversation about the NFL, NBA and the sport of fighting against tyranny and fascism. Chat with OJ Spivey (The Undefeated).
An excellent mix of music, conversation, news and movie clips.
This is Fly Sports Talk not Dry Sports Talk!
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by Azariah Manning
10.20.2019 It was a great week for woman in sports all over the world, herstory was made,… yes herstory was made as three Black, talented and resilient women went to break world records and be at the top of their game in their respective industry. These three women go by the names of Simone Biles, Coco Gauff and Brigid Kosgei. Biles , the ambiguous Olympian continued to add to her gymnast legacy not only by executing two signature moves that will honor her name, but also receiving her 24th medal at the World Championship, making her the most decorated gymnast of all time, she also didn’t stop there receiving her 25th medal another gold in her floor exercise. Across the globe in Austria, Coco Gauff became the youngest professional tennis player in history to win a WTA championship. Gauff had lost in the qualifying rounds, but was able to redeem herself, after a player had stepped down due to an injury. Gauff was able to prove the importance of second chances and how to overcome losses. Over in the United States, Brigid Kosgei broke the women’s world marathon record , along with winning the Chicago Marathon for the second year in a row. The Kenyan native went on to excel as she made history with an astonishing ability to run 26.2 miles in 2 hours, 14 minutes and 4 seconds. These women have proven to excel all around the world exhibiting elite athleticism and talent.
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