Tag: july 2020
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Patrick Mahomes Becomes a Minor Owner of the Kansas City Royals
By Zac Cornell After signing the largest contract in sports history with the Kansas City Chiefs in early July, Patrick Mahomes didn’t waste any time. Just a couple of weeks later, he purchased a minor piece of the Kansas City Royals baseball team. Mahomes is now the youngest major league sports owner ever. In the…
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National Women’s Soccer League Is The First Professional League to Resume Play in The U.S.
By Zac Cornell As Covid-19 continues to spread across the country, sport leagues have been taking appropriate precautions in order to safely return. The National Women’s Soccer League is the first professional sports league to return to play in the United States, with a bubble-style tournament starting on June 27th. The 30-day tournament, known as…
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Washington Redskins Announce Name Change
By Zac Cornell As Black Lives Matter movements continue to spread throughout the country, sports leagues, businesses and teams are scrutinizing their policies, branding and business plans to address the issues raised by the anti-racism movement. One issue that has resurfaced with renewed intensity is the use of racist names by professional sport teams. Some…
