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Trump's Comments Unite Sports World

Throughout his candidacy and into his time in the White House, President Donald Trump has vowed to "Make America Great Again." Nine months into his term, however, racial tensions and division overall seem to be on the rise. In yet another tirade that has become all too familiar, he may have inadvertently succeeded in uniting at least one sector of the American population: professional athletes. Speaking at a campaign rally this past weekend in Huntsville, Alabama for Republican Senator Luther Strange, Trump referred to NFL players who protest during the playing of the national anthem as "sons of bitches" that should be fired. The comments were met with harsh criticism, to say the least. Almost instantaneously, social media was ablaze. All 32 NFL teams, the NFLPA, as well as Commissioner Roger Goodell released statements denouncing Trump's comments, while preaching unity and togetherness. As one might imagine, there were a plethora of protests league...

Once Again, Boxing Drawing the Wrong Kind of Attention

This past Saturday night, Saul "Canelo" Álvarez and Gennady "GGG" Golovkin gave fans the fight they had been clamoring to see. The in-ring action did not disappoint, and they more than met the expectations that had been created by the hype over the past several years. Although a bit more tactical than many had anticipated, the bout had its share of toe to toe exchanges. Golovkin, making his Las Vegas debut, seemed to come out a bit stiff, exhibiting some big night jitters, and missing his trademark smile on the way to the ring. Canelo, no stranger to the big stage, kept Golovkin honest by throwing well-timed, powerful counter shots. Both men had their moments, but after all was said and done, Golovkin seemed to have done enough to pull out the victory and escape with his perfect record intact. Or so he thought. Like most viewers, I have a pretty good indication as to who I believe is winning the fight while watching. However, after having seen my share of d...

The [UN]Official Canelo-Triple G Drinking Game!

On Saturday, September 16th, boxing fans' long wait will finally end, as Saul "Canelo" Álvarez (49-1-1, 34 KO) will battle Gennady "GGG" Golovkin (37-0, 33 KO) for middleweight supremacy at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. With the two being come-forward, action fighters, fans should expect plenty of fireworks as the two warriors trade shots throughout the night. However, they don't have to be the only ones doing so. All of you holding fight parties at home can join in as well. Now, before you accuse me of encouraging us all to engage in backyard brawls, let me just say I am doing no such thing. I bring to you:  THE [UN]OFFICIAL CANELO-TRIPLE G DRINKING GAME! Drinking games are always a fun way to spice up any event, and to mark a special event such as seeing two of the best fighters in the game fight each other in their prime (from two regions that have given us traditional alcoholic staples) naturally, a unique game seems an appropriate trib...