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The Sports Retorter: Forget Beat L.A., let’s Boycott L.A.

Published May 13, 2010 at 2:23 p.m.

I hate the mixing of politics and sports–almost as much as I hate the sports teams from Los Angeles. I’ve said it a million times everywhere from this blog, to NBC Sports and even on NPR, sports and politics shouldn’t mix. With that said, I’ve decided to make one exception.Earlier this week the City [ ... ] ...

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Debating “Los Suns”, separation of sports and state and SB1070 with Dave Zirin on NPR’s Here and Now

Published May 7, 2010 at 4:53 p.m.

I had a chance to discuss the intersection of sports and politics on KJZZ 91.5 FM’s Here and Now Friday morning. Myself and EdgeofSports.com’s Dave Zirin, along with show host Steve Goldstein, debated issues ranging from Robert Sarver’s decision to use the Phoenix Suns as a platform to share political views, boycotting the 2011 MLB [ ... ] ...

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The Sports Retorter: Keith Olbermann, you are today’s worst person in the Arizona sports world

Published April 30, 2010 at 12:47 p.m.

I try to stay out of the political realm as much as possible, especially on this website. Sharing my views with you isn’t what this forum was made for. It was made for discussing Arizona sports and having fun with it.Unfortunately, based on the passage of SB1070, the line between Arizona sports and politics has [ ... ] ...

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Alumni Classic proves Wildcats and Sun Devils can be on the same team for a good cause

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Published Aug. 31, 2009 at 3:20 p.m.

I live in a house divided. My house isn’t divided by politics, personal beliefs or even religion. No, my house is divided by something much more trying. My house is divided by collegian affiliation. I’m an alumni of the University of Arizona, my wife choose a more northern institution of higher learning. Usually the rivalry [ ... ] ...

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Calderon opponents poised to gain in vote for Mexican Congress

Published July 5, 2009 at 12:00 a.m.

Mexico's Institutional Revolutionary Party, the dominant force in the country's politics for 71 years, may stage a comeback in congressional elections today that could undercut President Felipe Calderon's power ...

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Jack Kemp, quarterback turned politician, dies

Published May 3, 2009 at 12:00 a.m.

Jack Kemp, the former pro quarterback who turned fame on the gridiron into a career in national politics and a crusade for lower taxes, has died of cancer at age 73 ...

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McCain’s daughter slated to write book on politics

Published April 10, 2009 at 9:40 p.m.

Sen. John McCain’s daughter will write a book about her experience as a progressive Republican ...

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