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September 21st, 2021

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By Radical Rhymes

I happen to be a reasonably well qualified cricket coach. My focus has been youth cricket at county and regional levels, and in my time, I have had some reasonable success. If I were to outline my strengths it would be towards the technical aspects of the game – I can read problems in batting techniques and bowling actions very quickly, the mechanics of the game absolutely fascinate me.

However, the pastoral side of coaching has been something I have not always excelled at. Don’t get me wrong, I can be extremely encouraging and positive, and, I have always been confident on a cricket field (whether playing or coaching). But… At times I have been too focused on the win, too determined to be the victor and that has left some kids behind.

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Ringside Report’s Fight Report of Recent Results and Upcoming Bouts Around The World

September 21st, 2021

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By Donald “Braveheart” Stewart

UK – biggest and most notable

We were due to see fights on Friday the 17th of September in Glasgow and whilst there were plenty of fights up and down the UK, the one I had my eye on got cancelled. Therefore, no lightweight Jordan McCrory taking on Josne Bendana…

Under the radar

The following night, Saturday the 18th of September, we did have a contest worthy of our attention as heavyweight Kash Ali, in Sheffield retained his IBF European tile against Roman Gorst. Gorst retired in the 7th and Ali shall be added to the list of heavyweights looking for an opportunity. Given his history, that might be more difficult than for many others, but he would be a decent scalp for a Nathan Gorman on his way back or even a tune up for people like Martin Bakole. After all, Bakole… has not had many dance partners of late to seriously test himself against.

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Actor Anthony Johnson Dead at 55 – Entertainment News

September 21st, 2021

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By Geoffrey Huchel

Actor Anthony Johnson, known for his role in the film FRIDAY (1995) passed away September 6, 2021, in Los Angeles, California. No cause of death was revealed. He was 55.

Johnson was born on February 1, 1966 in Compton, California. He began his career doing stand-up in bars in Los Angeles; and shortly after, his acting career took off when he was cast in the 1990 film HOUSE PARTY. He continued appearing in several films and TV series throughout the 1990s and 2000s, including LETHAL WEAPON 3 (1992), MENACE II SOCIETY (1993), HOUSE PARTY 3 (1994), SOUTH CENTRAL (1994), THE PARENT HOOD (1995-1999), MOESHA (1996-2001), MARTIN (1992-1997), HOW TO BE A PLAYER (1997), MALCOLM & EDDIE (1996-2000), THE JAMIE FOXX SHOW (1996-2001), THE PLAYERS CLUB (1998), WOO (1998), I GOT THE HOOK UP (1998), O (2001), and I GOT THE HOOKUP 2 (2019).

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SJC Boxing & Ringside Report Wishes Retired Boxing Champion Jeff Lampkin a Happy 62nd Birthday – Boxing News

September 21st, 2021

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RSR Press Release

SJC Boxing and Ringside Report wishes retired boxing champion Jeff Lampkin a happy 62nd birthday today

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SJC Boxing & Ringside Report Wishes Retired Boxing Champion Acelino “Popo” Freitas a Happy 46th Birthday – Boxing News

September 21st, 2021

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RSR Press Release

SJC Boxing and Ringside Report wishes retired boxing champion Acelino “Popo” Freitas a happy 46th birthday today

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SJC Boxing & Ringside Report Wishes Boxing Trainer and FBHOF Class of 2016 Inductee David Marks a Happy 79th Birthday – Boxing News

September 20th, 2021

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RSR Press Release

SJC Boxing and Ringside Report wishes boxing trainer and FBHOF Class of 2016 inductee David Marks a happy 79th birthday today.

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Ringside Report Takes a Closer Look at Boxer Bradley Skeete

September 20th, 2021

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By Donald “Braveheart” Stewart

In 2018 I ended up in some email correspondence with a guy in Spain because I had tipped Bradley Skeete, 29-3, 14 KO’s, to beat the unbeaten Spaniard, Kerman Lejarraga for the European title. I acted like many English imperialists who believed that anyone from this sceptred isle was always going to prevail against Johnny Foreigner.

It was shameful. I am neither English nor an imperialist. And just to serve me right, Johnny Foreigner won. And he won well. The contest for the vacant EBU welterweight belt ended early with the towel thrown in by Skeete’s corner in the second round!

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How Nicki Minaj Missed The Moment To Be The Role Model Young Black Girls Need

September 20th, 2021

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By Ty Ross

For the past few days, people have been having a good laugh at Nicki Minaj’s expense. Or ignorance, depending on how you see it. But for me, the issue is much deeper than that. One about using your platform to stroke your own ego over standing up for those who look to you for inspiration. Nicki failed to meet that moment.

Many years ago I knew this girl. She was about 11 or 12 years old at the time. Excited over being invited to a get together with the popular kids. Wearing black and yellow leggings with matching top. Hair in a side ponytail with black and yellow bows. Looking back, she looked like a bumblebee.

The kids were drinking. Not unusual at the time. We all did. But one of those guys she recognized from class, he said “come here, I wanna show you something.” She went. Led to a dark room before she was grabbed. There her classmate and a guy she’d seen around. She was thrown on a bed and her arms held as the older man stepped out of the shadows. His only words ‘you owe me’. Her yellow pants pulled down as he climbed on top of her. Unsuccessfully trying to penetrate her. The sound of footsteps in the hallway being all that stood between the complete loss of childhood and him ‘getting his due’. Pulling up her pants, she ran as fast as she could. That girl was me.

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Uber Tales From A Driver…

September 20th, 2021

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By Janet Grace

So, recently, I returned to Ubering, after a two year hiatus. The App has been changed. It would have been nice to receive a “watch this before taking your first passenger.” tutorial regarding the app changes.

The experience was akin to attempting to tune a guitar while traveling at 70 mph on the highway. The new map app froze while I was getting off the highway and not knowing what the next turns were, I asked the rider for assistance until the map redirected itself.

“CODE BLUE, CODE BLUE” was the background voice I heard, thanks to the medical shows I’ve been binge watching this summer.

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Beto O’Rourke Expected to Run Against Greg Abbott for Governor

September 20th, 2021

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By Nikki Slusher

The Houston Chronicle has reported Sunday afternoon that former Democratic congressman and presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke is planning to announce later this week that he will be running against incumbent Republican Governor Greg Abbott in 2022.

The reports from multiple Texas political operatives familiar with the matter confirmed the rumors which have been circulating speculation for months now on if O’Rourke would be challenging Abbott or Sen. Ted Cruz for his senate seat in 2024. O’Rourke became one of the nation’s most high-profile Democrats during his 2018 run against Cruz in what was the closest U.S. Senate race in Texas since 1978 — with Cruz pulling a very small victory at 50.9% to O’Rourke’s 48.3%.

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Ron DeSantis Wonders Out Loud How Masks Became Political

September 20th, 2021

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By Nikki Slusher

No this is not an Onion headline. Anti-mask merchandise salesman and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has started to wonder why masks have become so political. The Republican leader of the Sunshine State didn’t have to look very far for answers.

A quick search on DeSantis’ campaign site links you to his merchandise store which is full of anti-mask items, like koozies and trucker hats, which costs a lot more than a cloth mask from the gas station. Some of the phrases printed on the items read “Don’t Fauci My Florida” and “How the hell am I going to be able to drink a beer with a mask on?” Other than trying to create a villainous narrative on the country’s top infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci for promoting mask wearing, social distancing, and getting vaccinated, the most disturbing part is that these are slogans on the merchandise for a governor and not a frat-house party.

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As The United States Turns The Clock Back On Women’s Reproductive Rights, Latin American Countries Are Moving Them Forward

September 20th, 2021

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By Ty Ross

September 1, 2021 in the US will go down in the history of women’s health and reproductive rights. Unfortunately, the wrong side. As the GOP sponsored TX Bill SB 8 went into effect, it sparked outrage with women, companies and pro-choice advocates across the country and the world. But it wasn’t just the unconstitutionality of the state law restricting access to safe abortions, but the accompanying legislation allowing any citizen in the country to sue those they suspect, not know but suspect, of assisting in getting an abortion after the six-week threshold. From doctors to friends. Counselors, therapists, religious leaders, staff and receptionists. There doesn’t need to be any direct participation in the procedure itself, or intimate knowledge of the mother, only a word of advice, taxi trip or emotional support is enough to give someone the power to sue and potentially collect on a $10,000 bounty for doing so.

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