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(Fox4KC) It was supposed to be a show of racial unity, when Chiefs and Texans players locked arms in a moment of silence prior to Thursday’s game. Instead, some fans in the stands booed. The moment quickly went viral on Twitter, with “booing” racking up over 45,000 tweets during the game. Reaction was swift on social media with many denouncing the boos. Kansas City … [Read more...] about Chiefs Fans Boo as Players Lock Arms in a Show of Racial Unity

(Yahoo Sports) In April, the Dallas Cowboys announced that Dak Prescott’s brother Jace Prescott died at 31 years old. The Cowboys quarterback discussed his brother’s death in an interview published Wednesday and revealed that the cause of death was suicide. Prescott and his brother Tad made the revelation in an interview with “In Depth with Graham Bensinger.” “I’ll … [Read more...] about Cowboys QB Dak Prescott Reveals That His Brother Jace Died of Suicide

(The Score) Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans players are discussing a joint demonstration to make a statement on racial injustice and display unity before Thursday night's NFL season opener, sources told NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. One possible idea involves both teams staying in their locker rooms during the national anthem. The situation is … [Read more...] about Chiefs, Texans Players Planning Demonstration Before Season Opener Tonight

(cnet) In 1994 and 1995, Kenny "The Jet" Smith won back-to-back NBA Championships playing for the Houston Rockets. Since retiring, he can be seen on the Emmy Award winning TNT show, Inside the NBA alongside Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley and Shaquille O'Neal. The program has turned from being just a show about basketball into its own phenomenon. YouTube is littered with clips … [Read more...] about Kenny Smith Explains the Jet Academy, His New Online Basketball Camp for Kids

(AP) Ryan Shazier wants to make something clear. His comeback from a spinal injury suffered nearly three years ago remains very much on course. The end, however, won’t include the Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker triumphantly running out onto the Heinz Field turf wearing his No. 50 jersey while waving a Terrible Towel. For all the progress he’s made since that frightening … [Read more...] about Steelers LB Ryan Shazier Announces Retirement