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(ESPN) Legendary Georgetown coach John Thompson Jr., known simply as "Big John" throughout college basketball, has died at age 78. Thompson, who led Georgetown to the 1984 national championship, built the program into a juggernaut, taking the Hoyas to three Final Fours in the 1980s while also winning seven Big East titles and leading the 1988 United States national team to a … [Read more...] about Legendary Georgetown Coach John Thompson Jr. Dies at Age 78

(Yahoo Sports) A pair of Instagram posts — one posted by Brian Urlacher, the other merely “Liked” — on the shooting of Jacob Blake caused the Chicago Bears to distance themselves from their Hall of Famer on Thursday. In one post, Urlacher posted a plain statement to his Instagram story unfavorably comparing the NBA walkouts in protest against Blake’s shooting to a … [Read more...] about Bears Distance Themselves From Brian Urlacher’s Instagram Post Criticizing Jacob Blake Protests

(ChurchLeaders) As racial unrest continues in the U.S., players with the NBA and other professional sports leagues are refusing to play in protest against the shooting of Jacob Blake that took place in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Various Christian leaders have weighed in on the NBA boycott, which was inspired by the Milwaukee Bucks, noting the influence these athletes possess. “The … [Read more...] about Christian Leaders Weigh In on NBA Boycott over Shooting

(CNN) - August 26 was a historic day for professional sports in the US, with athletes banding together to stand against racial injustice and refusing to play in games across the country following the police shooting of Jacob Blake. Three NBA playoff games were postponed after the Milwaukee Bucks decided not to take the floor against the Orlando Magic as players took a stand … [Read more...] about LA Lakers and Clippers Voted to Boycott Rest of NBA Season

(Sports Spectrum) As wide receiver Brandin Cooks prepares for his first NFL season with the Houston Texans, he’s excited about the offense he’s joined and what 2020 may hold. Cooks appeared in a video for NFL Network to discuss his adjustment to coach Bill O’Brien’s offensive scheme and the unique talents of the players around him. One of those players is Houston’s … [Read more...] about Texans WR Brandin Cooks Excited to Be in Houston as He Aims to Give God the Glory