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Culture
Tommie Smith, John Carlos Are Heading To The Olympic HOF
In 1968, [they] were criticized for raising their fists as they received medals at that year’s Summer Olympics—now, they are…
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John Carlos, Tommie Smith’s Silent Gesture Screams Louder Than Ever
As we approach the 50th anniversary of their iconic moment on the medal stand at the 1968 Olympics, their protest…
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NBA
Kobe Bryant Gives Basketball His Dear John Letter
Last night in Los Angeles, the Lakers 107-103 loss to the Indiana Pacers was the secondary story behind the contents…
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MLB
Carlos Beltran Doesn’t Anoint Kings While Court Is In Session
Game 2 of the 2013 World Series was looking like another chapter in David Ortiz’s thick book of playoff punishments…
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MLB
Carlos Gomez Got His Revenge; The Atlanta Braves Got Sensitive
Carlos Gomez jacked a home run off Paul Maholm in the first inning of a meaningless September game against the…
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NBA
John Lucas: From Drug Addict to Life Coach
It’s eight o’clock at night in a Starbucks parking lot in South Houston and John Lucas, the former No. 1…
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Culture
Olympic Games To Stop Athletes From Kneeling/Raising Fists
Colin Kaepernick’s effect on society and sports has gone global. On Thursday, the International Olympic Committee announced new guidelines that…
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Pan American Games Become Site Of Silent Protests For Team USA Athletes
Last year we celebrated the 50th anniversary of Tommie Smith and John Carlos raising their fists at the 1968 Olympic…
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Culture
Tommie Smith Turns 75: A Look Back At A Legend’s Legacy
From vilified Olympian to honored member of the academic community, Smith’s lived an incredible life.
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TSL Sports Talk
TSL Sports Talk- David Steele On The Impact Of The 1968 Olympics
Steele, co-author of Tommie Smith’s autobiography, “Silent Gesture”, reflects on the 1968 Olympic protest, 50 years later.
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