http://www.politicollision.com Working to Restore the Constitutional Republic Fri, 10 May 2013 20:06:07 EDT en http://www.politicollision.com/story.php?title=redskins-will-%E2%80%98never%E2%80%99-change-team-name I am Tonto and I approve this message. Um, that right, Kemosabe.

Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder said Thursday that as long as he owns the team, the Redskins name would “never” change because of the tradition associated with the name.

“We will never change the name of the team,” Snyder said in an interview with USA Today’s Erik Brady this week. “As a lifelong Redskins fan, and I think that the Redskins fans understand the great tradition and what it’s all about and what it means, so we feel pretty fortunate to be just working on next season.”

Snyder’s proclamation comes at a time when the organization has faced a barrage of renewed criticism over the name, which some consider offensive to Native Americans. Washington Mayor Vincent Gray said in January that he hoped the team would consider changing the name.

And in February, the Redskins were targeted during a daylong symposium at the Smithsonian about racial stereotypes, to which they were invited but chose not to attend. Washington Mayor Vincent Gray also pointedly referred to the franchise as “our Washington football team” in his recent State of the District speech, avoiding the Redskins nickname.

Still, Snyder was defiant when asked about it this week.

“We’ll never change the name,” he told USA Today. “It’s that simple. NEVER — you can use caps.” ]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 20:06:07 EDT Pernicious Sports 13 http://www.politicollision.com/story.php?title=redskins-will-%E2%80%98never%E2%80%99-change-team-name http://www.politicollision.com/story.php?title=texas-am-football-biggest-tests-for-aggies-in-2013
Johnny Manziel will attempt to improve upon his Heisman Trophy-winning campaign from a year ago, and this young man is certainly talented enough to make it happen.

The team's defense is still rock-solid, and head coach Kevin Sumlin has done an excellent job recruiting new talent to compete with the other big programs in the SEC.

The Aggies have a few difficult tests in between an otherwise relatively easy schedule. With excellent execution and a bit of luck, Texas A&M could certainly improve upon last year's stellar record, and a BCS title game berth isn't out of the question.

These teams will provide the stiffest test in 2013. ]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 17:35:53 EDT Pernicious Sports 12 http://www.politicollision.com/story.php?title=texas-am-football-biggest-tests-for-aggies-in-2013 http://www.politicollision.com/story.php?title=dont-get-snookered Wed, 08 May 2013 00:39:41 EDT Pernicious Sports 11 http://www.politicollision.com/story.php?title=dont-get-snookered http://www.politicollision.com/story.php?title=female-jockey-runs-for-kentucky-derby-roses-
She is, however, working on her chemistry — with a horse named Mylute in the Kentucky Derby.

Two years after achieving the best finish by a female jockey in the Derby, she will try to become the first woman to win it.

Napravnik, who spent her youth in Hunterdon County's High Bridge and attended borough and Warren Hills Regional High schools, last year became the first female rider to win the Kentucky Oaks, the second-biggest race on Churchill Downs’ marquee weekend.

Mylute is a 15-1 shot to win the Derby today, but his last win came in December with Napravnik aboard. That performance offered a glimpse into her ability to get the most out of a horse, something she has shown in being the leading rider at four tracks. ]]> Sun, 05 May 2013 02:35:10 EDT Efficacious Sports 13 http://www.politicollision.com/story.php?title=female-jockey-runs-for-kentucky-derby-roses- http://www.politicollision.com/story.php?title=robert-guerrero-a-modern-day-david-and-goliath Sun, 05 May 2013 01:25:50 EDT 4Christ Sports 11 http://www.politicollision.com/story.php?title=robert-guerrero-a-modern-day-david-and-goliath http://www.politicollision.com/story.php?title=saturdays-kentucky-derby-could-be-a-wet-one
The website of the Weather Channel said Thursday there's an 80 percent chance of rain with a forecasted high of 60 degrees for Saturday's 139th running of the Kentucky Derby.

"I'm an optimist. I always say let's not worry about it unless it happens. If it rains, all 20 are going to run it," said Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas, who has two horses in the race, Oxbow and Will Take Charge.

But there was plenty of buzz on a sunny day about the potential for rain for the opening race of the Triple Crown series. ]]> Sat, 04 May 2013 18:00:06 EDT Pernicious Sports 11 http://www.politicollision.com/story.php?title=saturdays-kentucky-derby-could-be-a-wet-one http://www.politicollision.com/story.php?title=the-greatest-play-in-baseball-rick-monday-saves-u-s-flag--1


The Greatest Play In Baseball - Rick Monday Saves U.S. Flag ]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 07:41:48 EDT 12th_Man Sports 16 http://www.politicollision.com/story.php?title=the-greatest-play-in-baseball-rick-monday-saves-u-s-flag--1 http://www.politicollision.com/story.php?title=remembering-the-life-of-summerall
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AUGUSTA, Georgia (AP) -- Tiger Woods was assessed a two-stroke penalty Saturday for his drop in the second round of the Masters, but was not disqualified. Below is the Masters' statement on the decision:

"Yesterday afternoon, the Rules Committee was made aware of a possible Rules violation that involved a drop by Tiger Woods on the 15th hole.

"In preparation for his fifth shot, the player dropped his ball in close proximity to where he had played his third shot in apparent conformance with Rule 26. After being prompted by a television viewer, the Rules Committee reviewed a video of the shot while he was playing the 18th hole. At that moment and based on that evidence, the Committee determined he had complied with the Rules.

"After he signed his scorecard, and in a television interview subsequent to the round, the player stated that he played further from the point than where he had played his third shot. Such action would constitute playing from the wrong place.

"The subsequent information provided by the player's interview after he had completed play warranted further review and discussion with him this morning. After meeting with the player, it was determined that he had violated Rule 26, and he was assessed a two stroke penalty. The penalty of disqualification was waived by the Committee under Rule 33 as the Committee had previously reviewed the information and made its initial determination prior to the finish of the player's round."

-- Fred Ridley, Chairman, Competition Committees ]]> Sat, 13 Apr 2013 20:22:14 EDT Pernicious Sports 12 http://www.politicollision.com/story.php?title=cheetah-cheated http://www.politicollision.com/story.php?title=n-h-l-announces-its-ok-to-puck-around
The N.H.L. said it had formed a partnership with the You Can Play Project, an advocacy group pledged to fight homophobia in sports, and planned training and counseling on gay issues for its teams and players. ]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 01:10:31 EDT Pernicious Sports 12 http://www.politicollision.com/story.php?title=n-h-l-announces-its-ok-to-puck-around http://www.politicollision.com/story.php?title=michigan-downs-syracuse-61-56-faces-louisville-in-final
Michigan's latest group of young stars is determined to leave its own legacy.

Attacking Syracuse's suffocating zone defense in the first half with 3-pointers, crisp passing and a fearless attitude, the Wolverines advanced to the national championship game with a 61-56 victory over the Orange in the Final Four on Saturday night. ]]> Sun, 07 Apr 2013 15:33:03 EDT Pernicious Sports 10 http://www.politicollision.com/story.php?title=michigan-downs-syracuse-61-56-faces-louisville-in-final http://www.politicollision.com/story.php?title=rutgers-basketball-coach-fired-after-abuse-video-surfaces Rutgers University men’s basketball coach Mike Rice was fired on Wednesday after coming under scrutiny for a video that went viral a day earlier in which he was seen abusing his players.

The ESPN sports network released video on Tuesday showing Rice - who was briefly suspended for his behavior last year - shoving players, hurling balls at their heads and berating them with homophobic slurs and profanity during practices. ]]> Wed, 03 Apr 2013 22:22:52 EDT dtwentytwenty Sports 14 http://www.politicollision.com/story.php?title=rutgers-basketball-coach-fired-after-abuse-video-surfaces http://www.politicollision.com/story.php?title=michigan-76-florida-54 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:26:17 EDT Pernicious Sports 11 http://www.politicollision.com/story.php?title=michigan-76-florida-54 http://www.politicollision.com/story.php?title=frustrated-foster-would-sign-waiver-of-legal-rights
And Foster is willing to prove his acceptance of the risks by signing away his rights to sue the NFL in the future. Continued... ]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2013 22:44:04 EDT 12th_Man Sports 16 http://www.politicollision.com/story.php?title=frustrated-foster-would-sign-waiver-of-legal-rights http://www.politicollision.com/story.php?title=mike-mayock-thinks-the-nfl-has-crossed-a-line-with-the-helmet-rule
Mayock, who played defensive back for the Giants in the 1980s and is now the top analyst on the league-owned cable channel, said shortly after the owners voted 31-1 to pass the new rule that the owners were wrong. Continued... ]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2013 18:05:14 EDT 12th_Man Sports 15 http://www.politicollision.com/story.php?title=mike-mayock-thinks-the-nfl-has-crossed-a-line-with-the-helmet-rule http://www.politicollision.com/story.php?title=eric-dickerson-decries-%E2%80%9Ctrying-to-take-the-violence-out-of-the-nfl%E2%80%9D
“I think it’s a bad rule,” Dickerson told Mike Freeman of CBS. “Mostly because it’s a natural reaction. You’ll never be able to police it. Running backs have to be able to protect themselves and doing that is protecting yourself.” Continued... ]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:55:01 EDT 12th_Man Sports 15 http://www.politicollision.com/story.php?title=eric-dickerson-decries-%E2%80%9Ctrying-to-take-the-violence-out-of-the-nfl%E2%80%9D http://www.politicollision.com/story.php?title=the-nfl-just-passed-a-controversial-rule-that-totally-changes-how-running-backs-play Wed, 20 Mar 2013 22:09:34 EDT 12th_Man Sports 12 http://www.politicollision.com/story.php?title=the-nfl-just-passed-a-controversial-rule-that-totally-changes-how-running-backs-play http://www.politicollision.com/story.php?title=miami-dolphin-brian-hartline-keeps-his-c-store-day-job
The 26-year-old Hartline and his friends operate Smart Stop convenience stores, which the football player said hopes to become the next Circle K. Continued... ]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2013 20:03:32 EDT 12th_Man Sports 12 http://www.politicollision.com/story.php?title=miami-dolphin-brian-hartline-keeps-his-c-store-day-job http://www.politicollision.com/story.php?title=nfl-running-back-is-working-at-a-sandwich-shop-in-the-offseason
Ganaway made $390,000 in his rookie season which is the NFL's minimum wage, and now he's working at Jimmy John's 12 hours a week making about $7.50 an hour. But, why? Continued... ]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2013 19:57:54 EDT 12th_Man Sports 11 http://www.politicollision.com/story.php?title=nfl-running-back-is-working-at-a-sandwich-shop-in-the-offseason http://www.politicollision.com/story.php?title=emmitt-smith-says-new-safety-rule-means-nfl-has-%E2%80%9Clost-its-mind%E2%80%9D
It’s an attempt to make the game safer – but the league’s all-time leading rusher, Emmitt Smith, thinks the NFL should have its own head examined. Continued... ]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2013 18:38:41 EDT 12th_Man Sports 12 http://www.politicollision.com/story.php?title=emmitt-smith-says-new-safety-rule-means-nfl-has-%E2%80%9Clost-its-mind%E2%80%9D