The controversy about the Washington Redskins team name has been going on for some time, but recently has been picking up steam again.  Team owner Daniel Snyder has repeatedly stated the name was an honor bestowed years ago.  History paints a much different story as can be read about here in this Washington Post article :

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As most of you know, I am a Chicago native and a fan of the hometown Chicago sports teams (White Sox in baseball ... fuck the Cubs).  I do watch and follow the local teams (hate the Redskins, like the Nats and Caps, others I don't care about one way or the other ( Read more... )

I have mostly enjoyed watching the Olympics ... in spite of problems with crime, pollution, and other oddities, the competition has been excellent

that is, when NBC actually decides to show some

I have determined that for the Olympics, NBC stands for Not Before Commercials ... the Opening Ceremonies were a blitz of ads interrupted briefly now and ( Read more... )

Chicago Blackhawks - 2015 Stanley Cup Champions!


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