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When Fighting Racism, Do Sports Matter? Jan 30, 2023

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This week we talk to Ian Kennedy author of the new book On Account of Darkness: Shining a Light on Race and Sport. We also speak to Michael Lee of the Washington Post about the reaction by the NBA to the police murder of Tyre Nichols.

We also have ‘Just Stand Up’ and 'Just Sit Down’ award to everyone lifting up their voice to protest the police murder of Tyre Nichols, and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass for her continuation of politics-as-usual in the City of Angels.

Ian Kennedy

Twitter: @IanKennedyCK

https://www.tidewaterpress.ca/on-account-of-darkness/

Michael Lee

Twitter: @MrMichaelLee

Zirin, The Enduring Stench of Jerry Jones’s Politics

https://www.thenation.com/article/society/dallas-cowboys-jerry-jones-americas-team/

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Kendrick Perkins on Biography, Basketball, and Black History Jan 23, 2023

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On this week's episode of Edge of Sports, we speak to 14-year NBA veteran and basketball analyst Kendrick Perkins about his new book, The Education of Kendrick Perkins, co-written with Seth Rogoff. We talk about Beaumont, his upbringing, and some NBA basketball. We also speak about Tony Dungy and his history of bigotry covered in “kindness.”

We have a Just Stand Up award for Cyd Ziegler, who uncovered Tony Dungy’s speech at the March For Life protest in DC, and we have a Just Sit Down award for the right-wing trolls who are attacking anyone who dares tell the truth about Dungy's bigotry.

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Kendrick Perkins

Twitter: @KendrickPerkins

https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250280343/theeducationofkendrickperkins

Zirin, Tony Dungy Is a Right-Wing Zealot and the NFL and NBC Don’t Care

https://www.thenation.com/article/society/tony-dungy-march-life/

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Damar Hamlin and the Year That Was Jan 12, 2023

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This week we talk about the sports year that was 2022, in all its pain and promise. We also have ‘Choice Words’ about Damar Hamlin, the NFL’s response, and what all of this tells us about the game of football. We also have a special edition of Jake’s Takes, NFL Playoff Edition.

Zirin, Damar Hamlin’s Pain Is Not a Feel-Good Story

https://www.thenation.com/article/society/damar-hamlin-nfl-football/

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Pete Carroll's Magic Shoes and Griner's Freedom Dec 12, 2022

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On this week's episode of the Edge of Sports podcast, we interview radical educator Jesse Hagopian and how a crew of Seattle activists were able to get Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll to wear shoes with a bracing political message.

We also have Choice Words about Brittany Griner's release and some words about the lates sportswriting giant, Grant Wahl. We also have a Just Stand Up award for the person who ran on a World Cup field to protest the exploitation going on behind the games. We have a Just Sit Down award for Jerry Jones, not simply due to the leak of a 65-year old photo he’s in depicting classic American racism, but also because of his racist track record running “America’s team.”

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Jesse Hagopian

Twitter: @JessedHagopian

https://www.zinnedproject.org/news/t4bl-campaign-my-cause-my-cleats/

Zirin, A Vindication for Agitation: Brittney Griner Is Coming Home

https://www.thenation.com/article/world/brittney-griner-free/

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The Political Story of Charles Barkley Dec 07, 2022

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This week we speak to Tim Bella author of the new “definitive” biography of hoopster and hall of fame talker Charles Barkley. We talk to Bell about how Barkley’s upbringing and experiences shaped Chuck into the person that we see every week on our TV sets.

We also have Choice Words about I also have some choice words about the politics surrounding the push for Brittney Griner’s freedom. We have a Just Stand Up award to the person that ran on a World Cup field to protest the exploitation going on behind the games. We also have a Just Sit Down award for Jerry Jones, not simply due to the leak of a 65-year old photo he’s in which depicts classic American racism, but also because of his racist track record running “America’s team.”

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Tim Bella

Twitter: @TimBella

https://www.harpercollins.com/products/barkley-timothy-bella?variant=40128049512482

Zirin, The Response to Brittney Griner’s Capture Is an Indictment of the Right and the “Left”

https://www.thenation.com/article/world/brittney-griner-russia-putin-right-left/

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Is NFL Football A Blood Sport? Nov 21, 2022

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This week we speak to documentarian Isaac Solotaroff about his new project on Al Jazeera English, Bloodsport, a harrowing look at concussions and the NFL. We also talk about a new report that shows early CTE detection could be a scientific breakthrough very soon.

We also have ‘Choice Words’ about Kyrie Irving, anti-Semitism, and his frightening new allies.

We also have a ‘Just Stand Up’ and 'Just Sit Down’ award to Jaylen Brown for rightfully pointing out the hypocrisies of many Kyrie critics and Jaylen Brown for not giving a stronger condemnation of the widely citied film’s antisemitism.

Isaac Solotaroff

Twitter: @Isaac_Solotarof

https://isaacsolotaroff.nyc/

Zirin, Will Players Help Raise Awareness About the Horrors Surrounding the World Cup?

https://www.thenation.com/article/world/human-rights-abuses-qatar-world-cup/

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Unpacking Kyrie Irving Nov 07, 2022

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This week we speak to New York City youth basketball coach - and one time NYC Marathoner - Arya Shirazi about the state of the NBA. We also have ‘Choice Words’ about Kyrie Irving, anti-Semitism, and his frightening new allies.

Zirin, Kyrie Irving and the Fraught History of Our Collective Liberation

https://www.thenation.com/article/society/kyrie-irving-anti-semitism-film/

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Why Did The Football World Reject Geno Smith? Oct 31, 2022

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This week we spoke to sportswriter Chuck Modiano about shock NFL MVP candidate Geno Smith, quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks, Chuck predicted this for Smith when others did not. We talk about what he saw. Also I have a tribute to my favorite writer, the recently departed Mike Davis.

Chuck Modiano

Twitter: @ChuckModi1

https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/insane-untapped-potential-giants-backup-qb-geno-smith-article-1.3653113

Zirin, Is Portland About to Have Two Supporter-Owned Soccer Teams?

https://www.thenation.com/article/society/portland-soccer-thorns-timbers-ownership/

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Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf Speaks! Oct 24, 2022

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This week we talked to Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, former NBA player and legendary athlete-activist about his new book In The Blink of an Eye, his new memoir put out by Kaepernick Publishing. Mahmoud talks about his decision to write about his story, who his influences are, and his decision to team with Kaepernick Publishing.

We also have ‘Choice Words’ about Brittney Griner's prison conditions and the pressure we must apply to bring her home. We also have a ‘Just Stand Up’ and 'Just Sit Down’ award to Iranian rock climber Elnaz Rekabi for her brave protest and Draymond Green for an act of inexcusable violence and Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder whose time may be coming to an end. We also have Jake’s Takes NBA edition. All this and more on this week’s show!

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Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf

Twitter: @RaufMahmoud

https://www.kaepernickpublishing.com/in-the-blink-of-an-eye

Zirin, On Her Birthday, We Learned About Brittney Griner’s Suffering

https://www.thenation.com/article/society/brittney-griner-russia-prison/

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Racism and the College Athlete Oct 10, 2022

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This week we talked to Derek Silva, co-author of an article in the Guardian about racial epithets, college athletics, and what occurred at BYU when Duke volleyball player Rachel Richardson faced racist taunts and was subsequently told by BYU officials that she did not in fact hear them.

We also have ‘Choice Words’ about the way that the media is covering Aaron Judge’s home run chase and the erasure of Barry Lamar Bonds. We also have a ‘Just Stand Up’ and 'Just Sit Down’ award to Cherelle Griner for courageously coming forward and talking about the plight of Brittney Griner in Russia and Draymond Green for an act of inexcusable violence. All this and more on this week’s show!

Twitter: @derekcrim

https://www.ubcpress.ca/power-played

Zirin, Aaron Judge Is Great—but Don’t Erase Barry Bonds

https://www.thenation.com/article/society/aaron-judge-barry-bonds/

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