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Colorado Rockies Open Investigation After Fan Allegedly Hurls Racial Slur at Miami Marlins Outfielder Lewis Brinson

Major League Baseball doesn’t exactly have the greatest track record when it comes to race relations, and this latest incident doesn’t help.

By

Jay Connor

Published

August 9, 2021
Entertainment, Television

Spike Lee to Executive Produce Upcoming Derek Jeter Documentary, The Captain

“The Captain” is back. Hall of Fame shortstop Derek Jeter retired from Major League Baseball in 2014. In the time since, he’s aided hurricane relief efforts by donating furniture; in addition to hundreds of thousands of dollars, he’s become part-owner and chief executive officer of the Miami Marlins; and he’s watched as legendary athlete after…

By

Jay Connor

Published

May 19, 2021
News, Race Matters

Mets, Marlins Walk Off the Field After Honoring Jackie Robinson With 42-Second Moment of Silence

On Thursday night, when the Miami Marlins and New York Mets expressed their intention to play, despite plenty of other MLB teams opting to strike in response to the police shooting of Jacob Blake, it raised eyebrows. Then shortly after taking the field, this happened: If you would’ve told me at least four of five…

By

Jay Connor

Published

August 28, 2020