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Reaction from sports world on NBA players boycotting games – TSN

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4 years ago

August 27, 2020

After the Milwaukee Bucks boycotted Game 5 against the Orlando Magic Wednesday to protest racial injustice and police brutality against Black people following the shooting of Jacob Blake by Kenosha, WI police, the sports world has continued to react to the historic news.

Discussions on continuing the NBA season will extend into Thursday but it appears unlikely the three playoff games scheduled will be played, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

Lebron: ‘Change doesn’t happen with just talk!! It happens with action and needs to happen NOW!’

Change doesn’t happen with just talk!! It happens with action and needs to happen NOW! For my @IPROMISESchool kids, kids and communities across the country, it’s on US to make a difference. Together. That’s why your vote is @morethanavote ✊???? #BlackLivesMatter

— LeBron James (@KingJames) August 27, 2020

How can you hear the pain Black people are going through and dismiss it as nothing. How can you hear the pain and respond with anything other than “I stand with you.”

— Joey Burrow (@JoeyB) August 27, 2020

Cardinals coach Kingsbury on drawing attention to social injustice

Here is that full answer from Kliff Kingsbury: pic.twitter.com/V9q49ttVbI

— katherine fitzgerald ???????? (@kfitz134) August 27, 2020

NFL teams opting to skip practices Thursday

So far today, the Colts, Jets, Washington Football Team, Titans, Cardinals, Bears and Packers have cancelled practice. More to come…. pic.twitter.com/6hisZ2QqO5

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 27, 2020

The #Jets will not practice today, joining the Washington Team and the #Colts.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 27, 2020

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— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) August 27, 2020

Our team decided to practice this morning. After practice, the team will come together for a meeting to discuss and work on a plan for continued social justice reform efforts. pic.twitter.com/Q8NkrLa26O

— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) August 27, 2020

Cleveland pro sports teams band together

The Cleveland Browns, Cavaliers, and the Cleveland baseball team announced Thursday they’ve joined together to solicit a call to action on community movements and initiatives in the Cleveland area.

We’ve joined together with the @cavs and @Indians
to solicit a call to action on community movements and initiatives

Details » https://t.co/eC6iQf5gGd #BeTheSolution | #AllForCleveland pic.twitter.com/GGZgXM52uL

— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) August 27, 2020

PGA Tour releases statement

The PGA Tour released a statement Thursday ahead of the BMW Championship supporting athletes, including any of their own members, ‘standing up for issues they believe in.’

The full statement:

The MLB, MLS, NBA, WNBA and WTA protests are player-led, peaceful, powerful ways to use their respective platforms to bring about the urgent need for change in our country. There have been a number of efforts in the past to send a message that the current climate is unacceptable, and these teams, leagues and players now taking this step will help draw further attention to the issues that really matter. The PGA TOUR supports them – and any of our own members – standing up for issues they believe in.

The PGA TOUR made a pledge over the summer to be part of the solution, and we have been actively working to make deeper and more specific commitments to racial equity and inclusion in the communities where we play, as well as supporting national organizations within this movement that we had not previously engaged with. However, we understand that now is not the appropriate time to highlight our programs and policies, but rather to express our outrage at the injustice that remains prevalent in our country.

Sports have always had the power to inspire and unify, and we remain hopeful that together, we will achieve change.

Raonic: ‘I considered not playing’

Raonic: ‘I considered not playing … it’s a conversation we, as all the players, need to have’

After saving match point in a gritty win over Filip Krajinovic on Wednesday, Milos Raonic admitted he almost didn’t take the court. The 29-year-old contemplated boycotting his quarterfinal match at the Western & Southern Open in the wake of the police shooting of Jacob Blake. Matches have been postponed on Thursday and Raonic looks forward to continuing the dialogue with fellow players. ‘We need to make a bigger stand.’

After Naomi Osaka withdrew earlier in the day, Canadian Milos Raonic said he contemplated boycotting his quarterfinal match at the Western & Southern Open in the wake of the police shooting of Jacob Blake. Matches have been postponed on Thursday and Raonic looks forward to continuing the dialogue with fellow players. ‘We need to make a bigger stand.’

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Sports betting roundup: NFL and college football were all about the favourites

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21 hours ago

November 4, 2024

Anne Joseph

The past weekend of football was all about the favourites.

The favoured teams went 13-1 straight up and 10-4 against the spread in the NFL. In college football, the three most teams bet at the BetMGM Sportsbook in terms of number of bets and money all won and covered. All three were favourites.

Trends of the Week

The three most bet college teams that won and covered on Saturday were Ohio State (-3.5) vs. Penn State, Indiana (-7.5) at Michigan State and Oregon (-14.5) at Michigan. Penn State has now lost seven straight home games as underdogs. The Nittany Lions were up 10-0 in the first quarter and were 3.5-point favourites at the time. The Buckeyes won 17-10.

In the NFL, the three most bet teams in terms of number of bets and money were the Washington Commanders (-4) at the New York Giants, the Detroit Lions (-2.5) at the Green Bay Packers and the Buffalo Bills (-6) vs. the Miami Dolphins. All three teams won, but only two of the three covered the spread as Buffalo beat Miami 30-27.

When it came to the players with the most bets to score a touchdown on Sunday, only two of the five reached the end zone — Chase Brown (-125) and Taysom Hill (+185). David Montgomery (-140), Brian Robinson Jr. (+110) and AJ Barner (+500) did not score.

Upsets of the Week

The biggest upset in the NFL was the Carolina Panthers coming from behind to beat the New Orleans Saints 23-22. New Orleans closed as a 7-point favourite and took in 76% of the bets and 79% of the money in against-the-spread betting. The Saints fired head coach Dennis Allen following the loss. They have now lost seven straight games after starting the year 2-0.

Arguably the biggest upset in college football was South Carolina beating No. 10 Texas A&M 44-20 at home. Texas A&M closed as a 2.5-point favourite and took in 59% of the bets and 58% of the money.

Coming up

Right after the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Yankees to win the World Series, odds for the 2025 World Series were released.

The Dodgers have the best odds at +400, while the Atlanta Braves and Yankees are next at +800.

The Baltimore Orioles and Philadelphia Phillies round out the top five, both at +1100.

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This column was provided to The Associated Press by BetMGM online sportsbook.

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Longtime rivals Ovechkin, Crosby join Necas as NHL’s three stars of the week

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21 hours ago

November 4, 2024

Anne Joseph

NEW YORK – Washington Capitals left-wing Alex Ovechkin, Carolina Hurricanes centre Martin Necas and Pittsburgh Penguins centre Sidney Crosby have been named the NHL’s three stars of the week.

Ovechkin had a league-leading five goals and nine points in four games.

The 39-year-old Capitals captain has 14 points in 11 games this season, and his 860 career goals are just 34 shy of Wayne Gretzky’s record.

Necas shared the league lead with nine points (three goals, six assists) in three games.

Crosby factored on seven of the Penguins’ eight total goals scoring four goals and adding three assists in three appearances. The 37-year-old Penguins captain leads his team with 14 points (five goals, nine assists) in 13 games this season.

Crosby and Ovechkin, longtime rivals since entering the league together in 2005-06, will meet for the 70th time in the regular season and 95th time overall when Pittsburgh visits Washington on Friday.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 4, 2024.

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Oliveira, Mitchell named as finalists for CFL outstanding player award

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5 days ago

October 31, 2024

Anne Joseph

TORONTO – Running back Brady Oliveira of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Hamilton Tiger-Cats quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell are the finalists for the CFL’s outstanding player award.

Oliveira led the CFL in rushing this season with 1,353 yards while Mitchell was the league leader in passing yards (5,451) and touchdowns (32).

Oliveira is also the West Division finalist for the CFL’s top Canadian award, the second straight year he’s been nominated for both.

Oliveira was the CFL’s outstanding Canadian in 2023 and the runner-up to Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly for outstanding player.

Defensive lineman Isaac Adeyemi-Berglund of the Montreal Alouettes is the East Division’s top Canadian nominee.

Voting for the awards is conducted by the Football Reporters of Canada and the nine CFL head coaches.

The other award finalists include: defensive back Rolan Milligan Jr. of the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Montreal linebacker Tyrice Beverette (outstanding defensive player); Saskatchewan’s Logan Ferland and Toronto’s Ryan Hunter (outstanding lineman); B.C. Lions kicker Sean Whyte and Toronto returner Janarion Grant (special teams); and Edmonton Elks linebacker Nick Anderson and Hamilton receiver Shemar Bridges (outstanding rookie).

The coach of the year finalists are Saskatchewan’s Corey Mace and Montreal’s Jason Maas.

The CFL will honour its top individual performers Nov. 14 in Vancouver.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 31.

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