Another ESPN employee was suspended today, not for saying things that can be interpreted as defending Ray Rice, but for saying things that are definitely very critical of NFL Commissioner, Roger Goodell. ESPN commentator and Grantland editor-in-chief Bill Simmons went off on NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell during his podcast Tuesday, lambasting the commissioner for claiming… Continue reading ESPN Suspends Another Employee for 3 Weeks
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Sources – Ray Rice to Appeal Indefinite Suspension from NFL
The Baltimore Sun is reporting since former Ravens running back Ray Rice’s $35 million contract has been terminated and he’s indefinitely suspended by the NFL, the NFL Players Association and Rice are poised to appeal by filing a grievance as soon as Monday, according to sources. Due process and the precedent for other players facing… Continue reading Sources – Ray Rice to Appeal Indefinite Suspension from NFL
ESPN Suspends Another Host Over Domestic Abuse Comments
Another ESPN hose is suspended over the Ray Rice domestic abused issue. Following the return of Stephen A. Smith from his week long suspension, ESPN has now suspended Max Kellerman for comments he made about domestic abuse on a radio show. Kellerman co-hosts a show on the station and is the co-anchor of ESPN TV’s… Continue reading ESPN Suspends Another Host Over Domestic Abuse Comments
Report – Black Preschoolers More Likely To Be Suspended Than Whites
It starts early. A new report issued by the Education Department shows a troubling trend – Black students are more likely to be suspended from U.S. public schools – even as tiny preschoolers. The racial disparities in American education, from access to high-level classes and experienced teachers to discipline, were highlighted in a report released… Continue reading Report – Black Preschoolers More Likely To Be Suspended Than Whites
Knicks J.R Smith Suspended for Marijuana Use
The winner of last season’s Sixth Man Award J.R Smith, will miss the first five games of the season for alledegedly testing positive for Marijuana, according to this tweet from Adrian Wojnarowski and Yahoo Sports.
The Right And Wrong Of The Roland Martin Suspension
After reading all of the responses to Roland Martins suspension from CNN I have been compelled to voice my perspective on this matter. I do not know Mr. Martin personally nor am I a member of the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) organization. However, I am concerned about the arguments made by those… Continue reading The Right And Wrong Of The Roland Martin Suspension