The Lede by Carron J. Phillips

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The collective bargaining agreement has expired; drama could ensue at any moment.
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Four things to expect at the intersection of sports, race, and politics in 2026
Athletes may have stopped using their platforms to address social issues, but the conversation continues
 • Carron J. Phillips
Sports personalities’ political aspirations ring hollow without interest in civic government
Pundits and former players/coaches toying with running for public office show little concern for policy and legislation. They just want the spotlight
 • Carron J. Phillips
FIFA Played a False Nine on Trump
A president who accepts a pacifier on a ribbon shows how easily he can be manipulated
 • Carron J. Phillips
The Damning Dismissal of Trump’s Election Interference Case in Georgia
A new precedent has been set. Now others will try to circumvent the system
 • Carron J. Phillips
Please Don’t Fall for Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Convenient Rebrand
Doing the bare minimum isn’t proof of rehabilitation
 • Carron J. Phillips
Getting an NFL stadium named in his honor won’t be enough to save Trump’s irredeemable legacy
The Washington Commanders and the NFL continue to be the president’s gimmick, and it’s starting to feel like they enjoy it
 • Carron J. Phillips
It feels like America isn’t taking the idea of a third Trump term seriously — that’s terrifying
Mistakenly assuming that an inevitable “return to norm” is on the horizon is a big reason why we’re here
 • Carron J. Phillips
The NBA is the reason why the NBA is dealing with a gambling scandal — again
Once sports betting became legal, it was only a matter of time before this happened
 • Carron J. Phillips
The ‘No Kings’ rally was a good start, but a protest isn’t going to save America
People of color and Black folks are under duress and exhausted. We’re about to find out if white America is willing to do what it takes to save this…
 • Carron J. Phillips
The Lede by Carron J. Phillips
The Lede by Carron J. Phillips
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