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Racism alive and well in Texas school district: America not shocked

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I once read a book called “Necessities.” To this day, it remains one of the best books on sports I’ve ever encountered. Originally published in 1989, the title of the book comes from former Dodger GM Al Campanis’ comments on Continue reading Racism alive and well in Texas school district: America not shocked→

Sports media and political correctness

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April 6, 1987 is a day that lives on in sports infamy, but not for any specific athletic achievement on the field.  In a live, late-night interview in front of millions of viewers, Ted Koppel, the host of Nightline, asked Continue reading Sports media and political correctness→