Deandre Hopkins’ Anti-Vaccine Comments and the Problem with Living in Fear

July 28, 2021 by Javis Ogden Leave a Comment

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Are you living a fear-based reality?

Star NFL wide receiver Deandre Hopkins is not down with the COVID-19 vaccine, and has gone so far as to question his NFL future in light of his unwillingness to take it. While whether to take the vaccine is a matter of personal choice, your issues with it may reveal the fact that you live a fear-based reality. Living in a constant state of fear is problematic for anyone with goals and ambitions, and if you continue to do so, you’ll never be great.

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VIDEO: People Urge NFL to Drop Michael Vick from Pro Bowl – Our Reactions

December 25, 2019 by Javis Ogden Leave a Comment

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Three petitions and 1 million signatures later, public outcry against Michael Vick as an honorary captain at the 2020 Pro Bowl shows that in the world of pro sports, second chances are hard to come by.

The news that the NFL has invited former quarterback Michael Vick to be an honorary captain at the 2020 Pro Bowl has sparked outrage. Many people don’t believe he deserves the honor after being convicted of dogfighting in 2007.

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VIDEO: Colin Kaepernick: Mistakes Made and Lessons Learned

December 8, 2019 by Javis Ogden Leave a Comment

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The latest episode in the saga of Colin Kaepernick proves that, if nothing else, he remains a divisive topic of conversation.

When former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick took a knee during the national anthem to bring attention to the need for racial equality in America, he probably didn’t anticipate becoming a lightning rod for anti-Americanism and racism, or his unemployment.

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VIDEO: Odell Beckham & Tom Brady

December 29, 2017 by Javis Ogden Leave a Comment

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Is There a Double-Standard That Works for Tom Brady and Against Odell Beckham, Jr?

NFL star receiver Odell Beckham, Jr. recently posted a video on his Instagram page suggesting that his passion for the game is one in the same with quarterback Tom Brady. While he made it clear that he may not know how to express his passion the way that Brady does, he nevertheless insinuated that there is a double-standard in the way that his passion is perceived and the way that Brady’s is perceived.

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VIDEO: The NFL Pledges $89 Million to Social Justice Reform: Our Reactions

December 19, 2017 by Javis Ogden Leave a Comment

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The NFL Pledges $89 Million Over 7 Years to ‘Social Justice Reform’ and Awareness of Social Causes

The 2017 NFL season saw its fair share of roadblocks thanks to player protests and divisive comments from Donald Trump. After numerous debates around declining ratings and American pride, the NFL owners held a meeting with a select group of NFL players to discuss awareness of social causes. The result? The NFL pledges $89 million over 7 years to social justice reform.

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