Politics and Sports

The 1968 Olympic Protest was when Tommie Smith and John Carlos giving the black power salute after they won medals for there countries. The athletes were doing this for human rights and ended racism in the olympics. They made a point to the world and wanted racism to end.

Black September was when terrorist group captured athletes that were competing in the olympics. They were only from one team which where the Israelis. All the hostages were killed when trying to be rescued. The olympics were canceled after this events.

Muhammad Ali would not fight in Vietnam War because he was against the War. He believed people should not fight the War if your religious belief are against it. He was the only famous athlete to deny going to war.

Lynne Cox was the first person to swim across the bering straight. The water as 43 degrees and she had to fight the freezing water and the rough sea. She spent 2 hours and 6 minutes in the water that can kill an average human in 30 minutes. She was an inspiration to everyone because she never gave up and didn't let fear control her

Sports

Yes, because different racial groups have different advantages physical wise. Black people have height, hops, and speed and can play all sports that they have to rely on there quickness. White people are average height with some exception of people being very fast and tall therefore they play in every sport. So yes there is a racial division for sports.

Hanley Ramirez to accept switch

Link-http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/7415827/hanley-ramirez-miami-marlins-says-accept-switch-third-base

Sports World: This means Hanley will not be traded and this makes the Marlins a team to watch throughout the season because they now have great pitching as well has well rounded batting order. 

Question: Will he be happy at 3rd base?

Summary: This article says that Hanley will be switching positions from Short Stop to 3rd Base. This all happened because the Marlins signed Jose Reyes one of the top players in the league who plays Short Stop. It also states that this team can be a contender for the World Serious if the team gets along.

Alternative: Hanley Ramirez to 3rd base
Source: ESPN

Rangers turn away Flyers as Mike Rupp, Henrik Lundqvist fuel Winter Classic rally

Link- http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/recap?gameId=400047673

Sports World: The top two teams in the eastern conference played in the biggest game of the year and the Rangers prevailed once again. This game is played outdoors in a baseball stadium. Millions of people watch this game and each year the game is one to watch

Question: Are they Stanley Cup contenders?

Summary: The Winter Classic is the biggest regular season game. It is played outside and millions of people watch this event. This game was excellent because it came down to the end. The Rangers won 3-2  and are in first place in the league.

Alternative: Rangers are unbeatable 
Source: ESPN