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Thanks to Tr**p's racist policies, little leaguers from Venezuela have been barred playing in the U.S. Think about that. Little leaguers can't compete in the U.S. because of ridiculous and discriminatory politics. StoryπŸ‘‡πŸΎ bit.ly/4mksd2h

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Today, CC Sabathia, Dave Parker and Dick Allen will be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. ⚾️ Sabathia- 6x All-Star, 2009 WS Champ, Cy Young winner ⚾️ Parker- 7x All-Star, 2x WS Champ, 3x Gold Glover winner, 1x NL MVP ⚾️ Allen- 7x All-Star, ROY, 1x AL MVP

Today, CC Sabathia, Dave Parker and Dick Allen will be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. 

⚾️ Sabathia- 6x All-Star, 2009 WS Champ, Cy Young winner
⚾️ Parker- 7x All-Star, 2x WS Champ, 3x Gold Glover winner, 1x NL MVP
⚾️ Allen- 7x All-Star, ROY, 1x AL MVP
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For all of you ignorant Mike Tomlin haters, this is for you. We will always be grateful for Coach T! 🏈✊🏾✊🏾

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Shout out to Philly for giving R&B legend Teddy Pendergrass his own street. The 400 block of South Broad Street is now known as Teddy Pendergrass Way. πŸ‘πŸΎπŸ‘πŸΎπŸ‘πŸΎπŸ‘πŸΎ πŸ“· WPVI Philadelphia

Shout out to Philly for giving R&B legend Teddy Pendergrass his own street. 

The 400 block of South Broad Street is now known as Teddy Pendergrass Way. πŸ‘πŸΎπŸ‘πŸΎπŸ‘πŸΎπŸ‘πŸΎ

πŸ“· WPVI Philadelphia
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams said today that the gunman who killed four people yesterday at the Park Ave building was trying to get to the NFL offices but took the wrong elevator. Police said the shooter, Shane Tamura, had a history of mental illness and claimed to have CTE.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams said today that the gunman who killed four people yesterday at the Park Ave building was trying to get to the NFL offices but took the wrong elevator. 

Police said the shooter, Shane Tamura, had a history of mental illness and claimed to have CTE.
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Hulk Hogan's death was officially ruled a heart attack per USA Today Sports. Medical documents also showed that he had leukemia CLL, a type of cancer affecting white blood cells and bone marrow.

Hulk Hogan's death was officially ruled a heart attack per USA Today Sports.

Medical documents also showed that he had leukemia CLL, a type of cancer affecting white blood cells and bone marrow.
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Shout out to Knicks guard Mikal Bridges. Bridges and the Knicks have agreed to a four-year, $150 million contract extension. The deal means Bridges took less than the max, which helps the team financially as it pursues an NBA title. πŸ€πŸ’°βœŠπŸΎ

Shout out to Knicks guard Mikal Bridges. 

Bridges and the Knicks have agreed to a four-year, $150 million contract extension. The deal means Bridges took less than the max, which helps the team financially as it pursues an NBA title. πŸ€πŸ’°βœŠπŸΎ
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β€œYoung Black men are never seen as boys. There’s never an innocence attached.” Most know about the history of Alabama Crimson Tide football, but the new film "Nothing But A Winner" dives into the family and racial dynamics of the program. StoryπŸ‘‡πŸΎ bit.ly/4fo1u2A

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Everyone knows about the titles and players, but did you know that the Bryant Scholarship lets children of Crimson Tide football players attend Alabama for free? That's part of the unique history shown in the new doc "Nothing But A Winner". Story πŸ‘‡πŸΎ bit.ly/4fo1u2A

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If you're like us and followed Sterling Sharpe since he was at South Carolina and was devastated when he suffered his neck injury in 1994, then you both understand and feel this moment. Congrats Sterling on finally getting your Hall of Fame jacket! πŸˆπŸ‘πŸΎπŸ‘πŸΎ (πŸŽ₯ Pro Football HOF)

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This thread from Clay proves why owning media & understanding how to control narratives is so important. His arrogance and foolishness demonstrate the lengths people of his ilk will go to in order to perpetuate ignorance, racism & hate. But keep politics out of sports right?

This thread from Clay proves why owning media & understanding how to control narratives is so important. 

His arrogance and foolishness demonstrate the lengths people of his ilk will go to in order to perpetuate ignorance, racism & hate. But keep politics out of sports right?
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Congrats to Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, who won the women's 400m in 48.90 at the USATF Outdoor Championships. Sydney is now undefeated in six career 400m races and will compete in Tokyo in September for a shot at the World Title. πŸƒπŸ½β€β™€οΈπŸ₯‡

Congrats to Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, who won the women's 400m in 48.90 at the USATF Outdoor Championships.

Sydney is now undefeated in six career 400m races and will compete in Tokyo in September for a shot at the World Title. πŸƒπŸ½β€β™€οΈπŸ₯‡
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At the start of the year, Jacory Patterson was driving a UPS truck and trained after work. Now, after securing a sponsor and training full-time, Jacory won the men's 400m at the USATF Outdoor Championships in 44.16 and will compete at the World's in Tokyo in September. πŸƒπŸΏβ€β™‚οΈπŸ₯‡

At the start of the year, Jacory Patterson was driving a UPS truck and trained after work. 

Now, after securing a sponsor and training full-time, Jacory won the men's 400m at the USATF Outdoor Championships in 44.16 and will compete at the World's in Tokyo in September. πŸƒπŸΏβ€β™‚οΈπŸ₯‡
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How close was yesterday's men's 100m final at the USATF Outdoor Championships? Kenny Bednarek ran a career-best 9.79 to win it, while the next four ran 9.82, 9.83, 9.84 and 9.86! πŸƒπŸΏβ€β™‚οΈπŸ”₯

How close was yesterday's men's 100m final at the USATF Outdoor Championships?

Kenny Bednarek ran a career-best 9.79 to win it, while the next four ran 9.82, 9.83, 9.84 and 9.86! πŸƒπŸΏβ€β™‚οΈπŸ”₯
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David White led SAG-AFTRA during its merger that resulted in a powerhouse union with over 160,000 members. Now, White has been named the interim executive director of the NFLPA. Story πŸ‘‡πŸΎ bit.ly/3IXjaWw

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Shout out to the Spurs De'Aaron Fox, who has agreed to a four-year, $229 million max contract extension. Fox averaged 23.5 points, 6.3 assists, 4.8 rebounds and 1.5 steals last season. πŸ€πŸ’°πŸ‘πŸΎπŸ‘πŸΎ

Shout out to the Spurs De'Aaron Fox, who has agreed to a four-year, $229 million max contract extension.

Fox averaged 23.5 points, 6.3 assists, 4.8 rebounds and 1.5 steals last season. πŸ€πŸ’°πŸ‘πŸΎπŸ‘πŸΎ