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Long before “Republicans Pounce!” they had “wedge issues.” They used them to divide people and, according to an AP report, they still do. Today’s GOP wedge issue of choice is transgenderism – you know, the mental health problem that’s sweeping the nation? Conservatives and Republicans (and lots of other normal folks) are bewildered and revulsed by the trans craze, and so it’s coming up in GOP…

The Left’s influence on sports has created an environment in which the words and actions of many people are twisted to make them seem racist. However, there was no need for any narrative-spinning on Saturday, when an MLB prospect went on Twitter rampage that objectively was racist. 

As the tension between the Ukraine and Russia rises, more and more Ukrainian athletes have chosen to take up arms to defend their homeland.

Around the world, multiple sports organizations are excluding Russian teams and athletes from upcoming events. Among them are professional tennis, hockey, skiing, soccer and the International Olympic Committee. The war-mongering Russians are now a pariah on the international sports scene.

As the final window for the European World Cup qualifiers draws near, a growing number of countries have explicitly expressed their desire to move the location of some of the matches.

Two Ukrainian former heavyweight champion boxers are answering President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s call to Ukrainian citizens to take up arms and fight back against Russia. The Klitschko brothers -- Vitali (nicknamed “Dr. Ironfist”) and Wladimir, who are both Hall of Fame boxers -- have volunteered their services to stand against Russian forces that have invaded their homeland.

Colin Kaepernick has come up with some pretty outlandish (albeit creative) ways to fight the perceived social justice war, but his most recent tactic is downright confusing.

Chicago Cubs pitcher Marcus Stroman is a brash individual in all aspects of his life. He struts off the mound after a strikeout with epic levels of swagger, consistently brags on his talent, and frequently uses his Twitter to voice his strong opinions of…pretty much everything.

Ken Mauer was an NBA referee for 36 years before the league foolishly decided to fire him for not getting the COVID vaccine.

Look out, King James.

Syracuse University still has not gotten the memo that masks and COVID screening do not work to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

Sports are a medium through which athletes learn lessons of character: how to work hard towards a common goal with others, how to communicate effectively with peers and those in authority over you, and how to master excelling in the little things to achieve something great.

Left-leaning, publicly-funded media outlet National Public Radio (NPR), like a large contingent of the American population, loves the fact that trans-woman Lia Thomas is dominating the swimming competition in the Ivy League. They love it so much they are willing to sacrifice basic journalist principles to make sure it's seen as nothing but an accomplishment that everyone should celebrate. 

The 2022 Champions League final was scheduled to take place in Saint Petersburg, Russia, on May 28. But Russia’s increased bellicosity may force the game to move.