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Should athletes use their platform to speak on social issues?

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JEREMY ERMAN Special to The Leader Today, more than ever, athletes are seen as more than just someone who plays a sport. Half a century ago, athletes starring in movies and speaking on social justice was rare, and in some cases, taboo. Kareem Abdul Jabbar starred in “Airplane” in 1980,......
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Athletes giving back during quarantine

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ANTHONY GETTINO Assistant Sports Editor During these trying times, many people are stuck at home, unable to work due to the coronavirus. Anyone deemed nonessential hasn’t been getting paid nearly as much as they were, if at all. This is true in the different sports leagues, as workers at the......
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What to watch with the disappearance of sports

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DANTE LASTING Sports Editor The coronavirus has brought a new reality of self-isolation, recommended at-home lockdowns, and no group gatherings for people all over the world. This virus has had a major impact on the sports world that people are only starting to see the ramifications of.  Sports networks like......

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