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Over the last few weeks the conversation of sports and politics have evolved into one topic. Although conspiracy theories between entertainment and politics have always existed, fans are now seeing the reality of the little power their favorite athletes do not have.  Recently, President Donald Trump, while speaking at a political rally said NFL fans should boycott games and team owners should fire players who fail to stand for the national anthem. Many acted as if they were appalled by Trump's comments, immediately pronouncing the first amendment, "freedom of speech." Although most of the NFL's owners and commissioners agreed that the players should honor the national anthem, they followed with statements like "we are proud of players for using their platforms to make a positive difference," but was the statement of oppression truly supported?  During the 2016 NFL preseason, San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick initiated a protest by sitting i...

Do you think Draymond Green should've been suspended?  In the midst of a crucial game 5 in the NBA Finals the league decides to take matters in their own hands with the suspension of Golden State's power forward Draymond Green. On Friday during an intense game 4 emotions took over as many players shared verbal banter against one another. Of these players Draymond Green and Lebron James became slightly physical starting with James stepping over Green and Green followed with a swing towards James. Fans are irate calling the suspension unfair in attempts to cheat for  the Cleveland Cavilers since the team fell short in game for giving the Warriors a 3-1 lead in the series. The Warriors having this leads requires the Cavs to win 3 straight games against a team that they have struggled to defeat. The Warriors has done a terrific job guarding Lebron and with Draymond in the paint Lebron hasn't gotten easy layups or dunks. The absence of Green may drastically change game 5 an...