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The Beachwood Radio Sports Hour #307: Black Lives Finally (Might) Matter
Cancel culture. Plus: Defund Baseball; Bring On The Blackhawks; Bulls Miss Playoffs; Coffman Wish Granted; and Biggs Time.
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SHOW NOTES
* 307.
2:00: Cancel Culture.
* Drew Brees.
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* Vic Fangio.
"After reflecting on my comments yesterday and listening to the players this morning, I realize what I said regarding racism and discrimination in the NFL was wrong."
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) June 3, 2020
A statement from Head Coach Vic Fangio: pic.twitter.com/5yNNDn9VzY
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* Washington Redskins.
Washington Redskins... Thank you for your racial sensitivity https://t.co/QwoqfDzx5J
— 3rd amendment activist (@TheEpicDept) June 2, 2020
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* Akiem Hicks.
Akiem Hicks says it's clear to him that Colin Kaepernick lost his career because of kneeing then drops a bomb in the middle of the conversation: "We signed Mike Glennon."
— Jason Lieser (@JasonLieser) June 3, 2020
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* Coffman: The NFL Should Do This One Simple Thing.
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* Brian Urlacher.
Brian Urlacher has weighed in. pic.twitter.com/Re1sYwDiYC
— Jason Goff (@Jason1Goff) June 2, 2020
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* Jonathan Toews.
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* Pete Ricketts.
Pastor Jarrod Parker of St. Mark's Baptist Church in Omaha: In a meeting with black pastors, other black leaders, the Mayor, and the Police Chief, Gov. Pete Ricketts said "The problem I have with you people..." #JusticeForJamesScurlock pic.twitter.com/zEe51iuIuZ
— Dave Sund (@davesund) June 2, 2020
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* Tom Ricketts.
Cubs owner disputes idea MLB teams 'hoard' cash: Cubs owner Tom Ricketts said most MLB teams' yearly revenues go right back into the team and that "the league itself does not make a lot of cash." https://t.co/Zi6O0VYdWV pic.twitter.com/o7UlX3VhWc
— JPDAILYSPORTS (@JCPGATA) June 2, 2020
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22:45: Defund Baseball.
* Wallenstein: I've Had It.
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* Tim Anderson.
Since becoming White Sox teammates, Tim Anderson and Lucas Giolito have had a lot of frank discussions about race. Last week, the pair became two of the first ⚾️ stars to speak up about George Floyd.
— joon lee (@joonlee) June 2, 2020
On a friendship between teammates and hard discussions:https://t.co/J8sIIBFaWl
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30:05: Bring On The Blackhawks.
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33:40: Bulls Miss Playoffs.
* Now team can fire Jim Boylen.
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39:05: Other Sports Also Back While Baseball Botches It:
* MLS, Players Agree To Orlando Tournament.
* NASCAR/IndyCar Doubleheader On July 4th Weekend Without Fans . . . But Indy 500 In August With Fans.
* Arlington To (Try To) Resume WIthout Fans . . . But Triple Crown Will Be Bogus!
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45:25: Jean Lenti Ponsetto Finally Grants Coffman One Of His Biggest Wishes By Announcing Retirement.
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50:36: Biggs Time.
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