Pro sports are about on the field and off the field performance and drama. Well to the big leagues. Guess you never heard of Colin Kaepernick? |
Which is why legit media does that stuff in a sidebar to the actual game coverage. 🙄 |
The question is why are you reading the NY Post? |
PP and I check the Post and Fox News daily. Either one explains a lot about the current culture wars, and why some of my fellow Americans have a very different mindset than I do. |
Yes, this is my main problem with women's soccer in America. The game of soccer is secondary to themselves and their social justice causes. Not just on the national team, but every women's soccer podcast and radio show. I have to hear all about their contrived fight for equality and sexual orientation before they get down to talking about the game. I don't watch the men play and think to myself, "I wonder how Christian Pulisic feels about the immigration issue on the border?" Luckily, I know he won't tell me either. Stick to the game ladies. Once you retire then you can spout off about whatever you want if you think people will listen. |
I firmly disagree with “stick to the game”. If you have a platform you can choose to use it however you want. Once they stop playing their reach and power to speak out is diminished so use it while you’ve got it.
I find it interesting that people say stick to the game when they don’t agree with the message. But are perfectly fine with people speaking out in other positions of power even though they are speaking about subjects that have nothing to do with their popularity. Business leaders speak out all the time about any number of topics - Elon Musk, Jamie Dimon, politicians, entertainers, musicians. Do we say “stick to making electric cars” or “stick to making money” when they spout off on a topic? Athletes have been using their platform to speak out for a long time. Muhammad Ali. Bill Walton. Kareem. Ask yourself why this is different and why it bothers you so much. |
The difference is they are on Team USA. Elon and James Dimon are not. |
People come to sports (or used to) to escape all that BS and appreciate human athletic excellence and endeavor. Now it's forced down our throats at every turn and corner. It gets old regardless of perspective, though I don't remember too many right leaning athlete opinions getting too much airtime. And when they do, this happens. https://www.si.com/nfl/2020/06/04/drew-brees-...es-kneeling-comments It's beyond tedious. But, yes, it's also ridiculous when Bill Gates spouts off on all manner of things he knows nothing about or when rich people tell us how to live just because they've made a buck somewhere. |
You felt the same about Tim Tebow discussing his faith in God then, right? |
Back to discussing soccer not politics!
England - Haiti match. Wow, I thought England would win by several goals. The Haitian player - I think Dumorney is her name, by far the best player on the field. She came so close to scoring. England won on a penalty that didn't seem to be much of a penalty. The 5'4" Haitian goalie blocks the ball but allegedly moved early. Not sure that should have been called either. |
One of Haiti’s players plays for George Mason! |
Agreed. France, England, US all looked a bit sluggish in their openers, but those teams along with Spain will be there in the end. Was also pleasantly surprised by Haiti. Decent team. |
France is not considered contender and Spain brought its B and C squad. |
And yet Spain looked pretty good. Today's match between Panama and Brazil was loaded with the emotion that makes the World Cup great, from Marta's sixth WC appearance to Panama's very first. The tears from Panama's players during their national anthem showed just how much this appearance meant to them. Brazil's team play was incredible and included the goal of the tournament so far. A bright spot for Panama was the play of Riley Tanner, a Washington Spirit player (who I admittedly have not yet seen play) who came in and made some good things happen. |
Absolutely the goal of the tournament! Anyone who has Peacock you can watch a summary of the all the games by going to World Cup then resumes (the commentary of the game is in Spanish). One if the most beautiful goals I have ever seen. Fantastic teamwork! |