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How Sports Are Reacting To The Police Killings

This week, we discuss the sports world’s reaction to the killing of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis and the widespread protests that followed. We start with the NFL, which released a statement of support that was widely criticized for being empty and disingenuous. The Hot Takedown team largely agrees with that criticism: The league […]

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The NFL And Colin Kaepernick Got What They Wanted From The Workout

Over the weekend, we saw another development in the saga between the NFL and Colin Kaepernick. After a dispute over liability waivers, Kaepernick moved the unconventional workout set up by NFL from the Atlanta Falcons’ practice facility to a high school 59 miles away. Representatives from 25 of the league’s 32 teams had committed to […]

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Colin Kaepernick Is Probably Still Good Enough To Make An NFL Roster

Graphics by Ella Koeze Colin Kaepernick hasn’t played in the NFL for a few years, but now that many starting quarterbacks are unable to play this season, some fans are wondering whether teams should look at Kaepernick as a possible replacement. Is Kaepernick still good enough to play in the NFL? In the video above, […]

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