About #HouseOfTheDragon: It’s time everyone come on over to Team Green. I left Team Black 2 episodes ago.
Carron J. Phillips
@carronjphillips.bsky.social
I write about stuff — and laugh at the jokes on Twitter. ‘20 & ‘19 NABJ Award Winner ‘16 PABJ Journalist of the Year https://carronjphillips.substack.com
ICYMI this week: In the 10 yrs since Kaepernick, the sports world has lost the plot and worked against its own self-interests from the press box to the locker room — and the “Caitlin Clark situation” is Exhibit A. carronjphillips.substack.com/p/a-decade-a...
This movie and The Odyssey are my clear cut best 2 films of the year. Doomsday & Dune 3….show me what ya got!
ICYMI this week: In the 10 yrs since Kaepernick, the sports world has lost the plot and worked against its own self-interests from the press box to the locker room — and the “Caitlin Clark situation” is Exhibit A. carronjphillips.substack.com/p/a-decade-a...
Last week: - A columnist linked Caitlin Clark to Emmett Till - Trump suggested LeBron is a racist - Kaepernick received an ACLU award. Two of these you probably saw, one of them is likely news to you. I wrote about why that is. @contrariannews.org www.contrariannews.org/p/a-decade-a...
In 2017, I became the first national columnist to cover sports, race & social issues as a beat. The world was different then. I wrote about how that space is a complete mess now, and how the Caitlin Clark situation exemplifies it. cc: @contrariannews.org www.contrariannews.org/p/a-decade-a...
From yesterday
Carron J. Phillips@carronjphillips.bsky.social · 6d agoIn 2017, I became the first national columnist to cover sports, race & social issues as a beat. The world was different then. I wrote about how that space is a complete mess now, and how the Caitlin Clark situation exemplifies it. cc: @contrariannews.org www.contrariannews.org/p/a-decade-a...
Critiques of Caitlin Clark are valid. Her stardom has been hijacked by the far right to bring a new level of racism to the WNBA and she refuses to denounce it. Read more from @carronjphillips.bsky.social
A Decade After Kaepernick Kneeled, the Intersection of Sports, Race, and Politics Is a Mess
The past 10 years have seen the decline of the athlete activist and a concerning cognitive regression in sports media.
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Last week: - A columnist linked Caitlin Clark to Emmett Till - Trump suggested LeBron is a racist - Kaepernick received an ACLU award. Two of these you probably saw, one of them is likely news to you. I wrote about why that is. @contrariannews.org www.contrariannews.org/p/a-decade-a...
In 2017, I became the first national columnist to cover sports, race & social issues as a beat. The world was different then. I wrote about how that space is a complete mess now, and how the Caitlin Clark situation exemplifies it. cc: @contrariannews.org www.contrariannews.org/p/a-decade-a...
Toga & Pajama parties. Nice restaurants. Lounges/Clubs. Weddings. Places of business. Ritualistic ceremonies. HBCU campuses. I’m a fan of dress codes. Why? Because you aren’t mandated to go to the places that have them. You can stay home/not attend. It’s that simple.
This looks like a bad mashup of “Woman King” and “Black Panther.” The bar was raised after Sinners. And this ain’t it, at all.
Every Film Now@everyfilmnow.bsky.social · last wk.The first trailer for ‘CHILDREN OF BLOOD AND BONE’ has been released. In theaters on January 15. #ChildrenOfBloodAndBone #FantasyFilms
ICYMI from this week: @contrariannews.org I wrote about how the cowardly Dodgers sold out Jackie Robinson and their fanbase. www.contrariannews.org/p/the-dodger... And how Sandy Brondello said a bad thing, but followed it with a refreshing thing. www.contrariannews.org/p/sandy-bron...
ICYMI from this week: @contrariannews.org I wrote about how the cowardly Dodgers sold out Jackie Robinson and their fanbase. www.contrariannews.org/p/the-dodger... And how Sandy Brondello said a bad thing, but followed it with a refreshing thing. www.contrariannews.org/p/sandy-bron...
ICYMI: A coach said an awful thing about a player. Her apology served as a reminder to when people recognized that they had done something wrong and meant it when they said “I’m sorry.” www.contrariannews.org/p/sandy-bron...
ICYMI: That freestyle at Yankee Stadium about Target and Colin Kaepernick got me wondering what type of shit Jay-Z is really on. Best as I can tell, the same shit he's always been on. I wrote about it here.
Joel D. Anderson@joelanderson.bsky.social · 2w agoJay-Z promised 2026 would be a year of "all offense." I took a stab at figuring out what that really means. www.theringer.com/2026/07/23/m...
From earlier
Carron J. Phillips@carronjphillips.bsky.social · 2w agoSandy Brondello’s comment about Angel Reese should never be forgotten. But, the sincerity in her apologies were needed given how the current regime has created an atmosphere resistant to conceding fault. @contrariannews.org www.contrariannews.org/p/sandy-bron...
After the head coach of Toronto's women's basketball team made an inappropriate comment about basketball player Angel Reese, the apology that followed provides much for us to learn at a time when our government lacks remorse and accountability.
Sandy Brondello and the Lost Art of the Sincere Apology
The WNBA coach made a despicable comment about Angel Reese. However, her remorse has been refreshing, given our current
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Golden State would have been fun, but old. Never trust in Philly. Cleveland and Miami made no sense at all given the rosters. San Antonio was the place to go to win a title.
Word choice is critical, on & off the court. Writer @carronjphillips.bsky.social goes beyond @wnba.com incident to discuss how powerful people purposely misuse words, like Trump's "fake news" for real truths he disagrees with. Read: www.contrariannews.org/p/sandy-bron...
Sandy Brondello and the Lost Art of the Sincere Apology
The WNBA coach made a despicable comment about Angel Reese. However, her remorse has been refreshing, given our current administration’s aversion to accountability.
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Sandy Brondello’s comment about Angel Reese should never be forgotten. But, the sincerity in her apologies were needed given how the current regime has created an atmosphere resistant to conceding fault. @contrariannews.org www.contrariannews.org/p/sandy-bron...
it’s ummm…interesting…that the two most publicly problematic white women in the W play for the same team, celebrated in a state where 100 years ago 30% of the men were klan members. just saying.
Defector@defector.com · 2w agoSophie Cunningham is about as edgy as a beach ball: defector.com/sophie-cunni...
Accepting a White House invitation from Trump is no longer just a formality. For a team built on a diverse and immigrant-heavy fan base, it is a disregard for the humanity of their supporters. @carronjphillips.bsky.social goes deeper
The Dodgers Made A Major Error By Accepting Trump’s White House Invite — Twice
The franchise has gone from taking a stand against ICE to bending the knee in submission to this administration’s corrup
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Cardinals OF Jordan Walker said he wants “more Black kids in baseball.” When the franchise that broke the color barrier is choosing to stand with a figure who likely dreams of a return to segregation, that idea is a pipe dream. My words on the #Dodgers. carronjphillips.substack.com/p/the-dodger...
The Dodgers, an excellent baseball team, are also a bunch of cowards. Jackie Robinson has to be tired of rolling over in his grave. @contrariannews.org www.contrariannews.org/p/the-dodger...
The Dodgers, an excellent baseball team, are also a bunch of cowards. Jackie Robinson has to be tired of rolling over in his grave. @contrariannews.org www.contrariannews.org/p/the-dodger...