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Aug 27, 2024 | 
mediaite.com | Ahmad Austin
The Denver Post reporter Sean Keeler believes Deion Sanders has created a culture of fear within the University of Colorado's football program.
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Aug 27, 2024 | 
mediaite.com | Ahmad Austin
Stephen A. Smith believes The Denver Post reporter Sean Keeler bears some responsibility in Colorado's decision to no longer take questions from him.
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Apr 22, 2024 | 
mediaite.com | Ahmad Austin
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone was ejected Monday when the umpire heard a fan yelling and mistakenly thought it was him. Just five pitches into Monday’s game against the Oakland Athletics, Boone was seen chirping at home plate umpire Hunter Wendelstedt. Thanks to Yankee Stadium being relatively empty during the day game, microphones picked up most of their back-and-forth. When Boone argued something, Wendelstedt snapped his head around and said to Boone, “Hey, guess what?
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Apr 22, 2024 | 
mediaite.com | Ahmad Austin
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has vowed to stop donating to Columbia University as heated protests continue on its campus. Since last week, hundreds have occupied a lawn on the university’s campus — forming the “Gaza Solidarity Encampment.” The protest calls for an end to Columbia’s ties to corporations they claim are benefitting from Israel’s war in the territory.
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Apr 22, 2024 | 
mediaite.com | Ahmad Austin
Sportswriter Jeff Pearlman called out Stephen A. Smith for claiming Black people relate to former President Donald Trump because of his legal issues. Smith appeared on Hannity last week discussing Trump’s ongoing hush money trial. In response to the former president previously saying Black people like him because he’s being “discriminating against,” Smith agreed.
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Apr 22, 2024 | 
mediaite.com | Ahmad Austin
The NBA’s next media rights deal will have an emphasis on streaming, with Amazon reportedly favored to secure a piece of the pie. The negotiation window for the next deal — set to begin with the 2025-26 season — ends at 11:59 p.m. Monday. According to The Athletic reporter Andrew Marchand, the deal will make streaming the “principal distribution method.” While ESPN/ABC and TNT are all vying to retain their rights, a new partner is expected to join the mix.
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Apr 19, 2024 | 
newsbreak.com | Ahmad Austin
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments.
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Apr 19, 2024 | 
mediaite.com | Ahmad Austin
Gregg Doyel – the IndyStar reporter who went viral for an uncomfortable exchange he had with Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark – has a history of similar incidents. Doyel was thrust into the national spotlight following a back-and-forth with Clark during her introductory press conference with the team. He began the exchange by making a heart gesture with his hands – a signature gesture that Clark did during her time at the University of Iowa.
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Apr 19, 2024 | 
newsbreak.com | Ahmad Austin
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments.
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Apr 19, 2024 | 
mediaite.com | Ahmad Austin
The Federal Aviation Administration has launched an investigation into the Colorado Rockies after one its coaches posted a video from inside the cockpit during flight. Hitting coach Hensley Muelens posted the video on Instagram after an April 10 team flight. In the video, Muelens can be seen sitting in the cockpit, joking that he’s “flying the plane.” Seating next to him, he said, was the flight’s first officer. He then joked that he planned on landing the plane at the team’s destination.
