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@kwellscomm PraiseIndy.com Sports — Another professional athlete is entering the frey defending San Francisco 49’ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s protest of the National Anthem. He’s Baltimore Orioles star outfielder Adam Jones. Jones told USA Today the reason there hasn’t been a protest in baseball is because it’s “a white man’s sport.” Only eight-percent of major league players […]
@kwellscomm PraiseIndy.com Sports — Take a listen to the latest with the Indiana Fever, the Colts and the NFL’s challenges while honoring 9/11 victims and protesting racial injustice at the hands of police at the same time. WTLC’s Kim Wells has all the scoop in the media player below. # (@PraiseIndy) # *Late-boxing legend Muhammad […]
This NFL preseason has been riddled with injuries for top-notch players like Tony Romo. The latest to suffer a major setback is Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater. Without any contact, the QB completely tore his left ACL and dislocated his knee during practice. His injury was so bad practice was canceled and an ambulance came and rushed him […]
16-year-old gymnast, Laurie Hernandez, has apparently been getting lots of calls for endorsement deals after she won Silver on the balance beam at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Her agent says Hernandez has officially accepted her first deal with Procter & Gamble. Hernandez is now the new Crest and Orgullosa ambassador. Hernandez stated, “My motto in […]
LeBron James recently signed a three year $100 million contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers. What is one of the first things you would do, if you had that kind of money? Well, if you’re LeBron James, then you would take 5,000 kids to Cedar Point. Apparently the trip was all part of James’ Wheels for Education program […]
Gabby Douglas has recently received loads of backlash on twitter for absolutely no reason at all. Critics are voicing their opinions saying she needs to smile more, and even wear her hair differently. Social media can be used for such horrible things like bullying, but it can also be used to spread a little love. […]
It seems that social media bullying of public figures is a new trend, and it needs to stop. A few weeks ago, actress Leslie Jones was bullied on twitter so much so, that she left the social media platform for a while. Two-time Olympian, Gabby Douglas, is the latest victim of online bullying. Social media […]
https://twitter.com/brycegustafson/status/763848874737881088/photo/1 Football is officially back! Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers kicked off their season last night, losing to the Baltimore Ravens 19-22, in a preseason match up. The team may have taken an L, but is SuperCam winning the NFL’s MVP of fashion? Newton has been known for rocking some looks that have gotten […]
Simone Manuel made history at the 2016 Rio Olympics last night. Manuel became the first African-American to win a gold medal in an Olympic swimming event. 20-year-old Manuel upset world-record holder Cate Campbell of Australia, and tied with Penny Oleksiak of Canada for gold in the 100-meter freestyle event. The two of them currently share the […]
Gabby Douglas didn’t place her hand on her chest as the U.S. National Anthem played at the Rio Olympics medal ceremony, and people weren’t too happy. On August 10, the young gymnast hopped on Twitter to apologize, acknowledging the “honor” of representing the U.S. gymnastics team. “First I want to say thank you everyone for all your […]
20-year-old, Myles Turner, of the Indiana Pacers is heading into his second season with the team. Turner Facebook lived his surprise he had for his mother and grandmother. They thought they were just meeting up at a Texas pizza restaurant, but Myles had something else in store. A big surprise for those who raised who, […]
Comedian and actress, Leslie Jones now has a new gig. She is headed to Rio to join NBC’s coverage of the 2016 Olympic games. Jones has been live tweeting the games from her couch, and the results are absolutely hysterical! Check out a preview of Jones‘ commentating below. Jones broke the news to her followers that […]