Category: SPORTS

“Trash creates obstacles for Rio 2016 Olympic sailors”

by goodolewoody, posted in 2016 OLYMPICS, BRAZIL, GREED, H2O, Health, HOMELAND SECURITY, Human Interest, MONEY, Politics, SPORTS, ZIKA VIRUS

CNN

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“The Golden State Warriors Just Splashed Their Way To The NBA Finals”

by goodolewoody, posted in NBA, Politics, SPORTS

HUFFINGTON POST

OAKLAND, CA - MAY 30: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors pumps up the crowd during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Seven of the Western Conference Finals during the 2016 NBA Playoffs on May 30, 2016 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA – MAY 30: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors pumps up the crowd during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Seven of the Western Conference Finals during the 2016 NBA Playoffs on May 30, 2016 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

“WHO rejects calls to move Rio Olympics because of Zika”

by goodolewoody, posted in 2016 OLYMPICS, BRAZIL, CDC-NIH, DEATHS, Health, Politics, PUBLIC SAFETY, SPORTS, US & World News

POLITICO

Revelers wearing Greek style costumes raise awareness of the need to prevent the spread of the Zika virus in the first carnival ''Bloco'' (street parade group) under the theme ''Rio: The Olympics are here'' on the streets of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on January 23, 2016. AFP PHOTO/Christophe SIMON / AFP / CHRISTOPHE SIMON (Photo credit should read CHRISTOPHE SIMON/AFP/Getty Images)
Revelers wearing Greek style costumes raise awareness of the need to prevent the spread of the Zika virus in the first carnival ”Bloco” (street parade group) under the theme ”Rio: The Olympics are here” on the streets of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on January 23, 2016. AFP PHOTO/Christophe SIMON / AFP / CHRISTOPHE SIMON (Photo credit should read CHRISTOPHE SIMON/AFP/Getty Images)

CARTOON

by goodolewoody, posted in 2016 OLYMPICS, BRAZIL, CARTOON, CORRUPTION, CRIME, ECONOMY, Politics, SPORTS

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“Former Brazilian soccer star: Don’t come to the Rio Olympics”

by goodolewoody, posted in 2016 OLYMPICS, BRAZIL, CORRUPTION, CRIME, H2O, Health, Human Interest, SPORTS

CNN

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“Call it Curt Schilling Syndrome: Overly sensitive man mortally offended by criticism of his own offensive comments”

by goodolewoody, posted in CELEBRITY, gay, GAY BASHING, GENDER EQUALITY, LGBT, OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE, Politics, SPORTS

SALON

FILE- In this Feb. 25, 2015, file photo, baseball broadcast analyst and former Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling watches as the Red Sox workout at baseball spring training in Fort Myers Fla. Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh wants to ban chewing tobacco in sports venues across the city. The mayor is expected to discuss a proposed new ordinance Wednesday, Aug. 5. Public health officials, advocates, local youth and Schilling are expected to attend. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)
FILE- In this Feb. 25, 2015, file photo, baseball broadcast analyst and former Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling watches as the Red Sox workout at baseball spring training in Fort Myers Fla. Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh wants to ban chewing tobacco in sports venues across the city. The mayor is expected to discuss a proposed new ordinance Wednesday, Aug. 5. Public health officials, advocates, local youth and Schilling are expected to attend. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

BARACK OBAMA & STEPH CURRY

by goodolewoody, posted in Barack Obama, BLACK LIVES MATTER, CELEBRITY, FAMILY, Human Interest, NBA, Politics, SPORTS

WHITE HOUSE

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“How Brazil, the darling of the developing world, came undone”

by goodolewoody, posted in 2016 OLYMPICS, BRAZIL, CORRUPTION, CRIME, ECONOMY, FACT OR FICTION, Politics, SPORTS, YOUTH

THE WASHINGTON POST

Brazil’s president is in trouble. President Dilma Rousseff could be facing an impeachment hearing over the summer, right when the country is hosting the world for the Olympic Games. (Dom Phillips,Nick Miroff,Jason Aldag/The Washington Post)
Brazil’s president is in trouble. President Dilma Rousseff could be facing an impeachment hearing over the summer, right when the country is hosting the world for the Olympic Games. (Dom Phillips,Nick Miroff,Jason Aldag/The Washington Post)

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL CELEBRATES JACKIE ROBINSON

by goodolewoody, posted in BLACK LIVES MATTER, BLACKS, HONOR, MLB, Politics, SPORTS

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Honoring Jackie Robinson, ‘a true hero’

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“Kobe Bryant Says Goodbye To The NBA In Most Kobe Way Possible”

by goodolewoody, posted in BLACK LIVES MATTER, HONOR, NBA, SPORTS

HUFFINGTON POST

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 13: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers acknowledges the crowd before taking on the Utah Jazz in Bryant's final NBA game at Staples Center on April 13, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – APRIL 13: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers acknowledges the crowd before taking on the Utah Jazz in Bryant’s final NBA game at Staples Center on April 13, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)