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

Ben Roethlisberger says ankle better

Link- http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7356549/pittsburgh-steelers-ben-roethlisberger-improves-not-practicing

Sports World: If Big Ben cant play Monday night the Pittsburg Steelers will be in big trouble. They are playing a team with the same record as them and they know the game will be a fight to the end. Big Bens backup Charlie Batch did a horrible job last week when he took over for Big Ben for the remaining minutes in the second quarter. So if Big Ben is unable to playt he Steelers will most likely lose.

Question:  WIll he be able to play Monday night?

Summary: Big Ben got hurt in his last weeks game but was able to return after the second quarter. He could barley walk but fought the pain and continued playing in the game. He is still not practicing and he is not sure if he will be able to play this week. If he does not play the Steelers will most likely lose a game they should of most likely have won

Alternative: Big Ben is better but unable to practice 
Source: ESPN

Chris Paul excited for Clippers' future

Link- http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/story/_/id/7358246/crazy-competitive-chris-paul-wants-win-los-angeles-clippers

Sports World: One of the best players in the league was traded to a young Clippers team. He will make an impact because he gives the Clippers the ability to be a playoff team. This is such big news because wherever he went her would make a huge impact on a team and giving them a chance to be a Championship team.

Question: Did Chris make the right choice by going to a young Clippers team?

Summary: Chris Paul has wanted to be traded for sometime now and it finally happened. He almost was traded to the Lakers but that trade fell through at the last second. The Clippers were able to make a deal the Hornets could not refuse. Chris paul is very excited about his future with the Clippers and he is ready to win a Championship

Alternative: Finally Chris Paul is traded
Source: ESPN

MurderBall

• My favorite part of the movie was after USA lost to Canada for the second time because they all came out crying because the game means so much for them and even though they got bronze they wanted to win the gold.
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• I think the most inspirational character is Zupan because he is the leader of USA team. He is the heart and soul of the team and he put all he had into the games.
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• They wanted to show that paralyzed are normal people. They have the same mentality and want to be the best person they can be. Also they wanted to show that the sport itself is very important to many people. People would betrayal there country just to be a port of the sport.

•  I would recommend this movie to other people because it shows how many people who are paralyzed live there life. They are regular people who want to be treated like one and they want to play sports like regular people.