thedailycaller--2020-07-06--2017 Smithsonian Noose Incident Investigators Had Video And DNA, Couldn’t Find A Suspect

Hours of video and DNA evidence weren ’ t enough to identify a suspect after a noose was found in the Smithsonian ’ s National Museum of African American Culture ( SNMAAC ) three years ago , authorities said Friday .
“ Numerous hours of review of surveillance video yielded no results for suspects , ” Alexandra Picavet , a spokesman for the National Park Service , told the Daily Caller News Foundation .
“ DNA was recovered but unidentifiable to any individuals .
The case is no longer being actively investigated until further information becomes available warranting further action.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ alleged placement of the racist symbol the same day it was found .
“ The noose has long represented a deplorable act of cowardice and depravity — a symbol of extreme violence for African Americans , ” the museum ’ s founding director Lonnie Bunch said in a Twitter statement at the time of the incident .
“ Today ’ s incident is a painful reminder of the challenges that African Americans continue to face.
” “ It was found on the floor of an exhibition .
Park Police did the investigation , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in an email to the DCNF .
“ We have many visitors in that museum and I know they never found the person who dropped it .
FBI was not involved , just Park Police who handle problems on the National Mall.
” ( RELATED : A Noose Was Found In The Smithsonian Museum In 2017 .
There Was Never An Update On The Investigation , Police Won ’ t Tell Us What Happened ) A similar incident , later dismissed as a false alarm , occurred a few weeks ago when a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was found in NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace ’ s vehicle garage .
An FBI investigation said the “ noose ” had been present in the same vehicle garage since before Wallace was assigned to it , and therefore not a hate crime .
NASCAR later said in a statement that the rope was a garage pull .
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Hours of video and DNA evidence weren’t enough to identify a suspect after a noose was found in the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American Culture (SNMAAC) three years ago, authorities said Friday.
“Numerous hours of review of surveillance video yielded no results for suspects,” Alexandra Picavet, a spokesman for the National Park Service, told the Daily Caller News Foundation. “DNA was recovered but unidentifiable to any individuals. The case is no longer being actively investigated until further information becomes available warranting further action.”
SNMAAC’s leadership condemned the alleged placement of the racist symbol the same day it was found.
“The noose has long represented a deplorable act of cowardice and depravity — a symbol of extreme violence for African Americans,” the museum’s founding director Lonnie Bunch said in a Twitter statement at the time of the incident. “Today’s incident is a painful reminder of the challenges that African Americans continue to face.”
A statement from our Founding Director Lonnie Bunch on the noose found in our history galleries today. pic.twitter.com/sFWVSaobhV — Smithsonian NMAAHC (@NMAAHC) May 31, 2017
“It was found on the floor of an exhibition. Park Police did the investigation,” Smithsonian spokeswoman Linda St. Thomas recalled in an email to the DCNF. “We have many visitors in that museum and I know they never found the person who dropped it. FBI was not involved, just Park Police who handle problems on the National Mall.” (RELATED: A Noose Was Found In The Smithsonian Museum In 2017. There Was Never An Update On The Investigation, Police Won’t Tell Us What Happened)
A similar incident, later dismissed as a false alarm, occurred a few weeks ago when a piece of rope described as a noose was found in NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace’s vehicle garage. An FBI investigation said the “noose” had been present in the same vehicle garage since before Wallace was assigned to it, and therefore not a hate crime. NASCAR later said in a statement that the rope was a garage pull.
Jimmy Johns, a popular sandwich chain, fired multiple employees Monday after a video surfaced online that appeared to show workers constructing a noose out of bread dough and wrapping it around a colleagues neck, according to Forbes.
This happened in Woodstock, GA, at a #JimmyJohns. White employees decided to make a noose out of bread dough, to mock the lynching of Black Americans. According to a rep at the store, the employees and the manager were fired. pic.twitter.com/W0cDhZ8bNI — Ryan Guillory Sr. ???????? ???????? (@Mr_RyanGuillory) July 5, 2020
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thedailycaller--2020-07-06--Tom Cruise’s ‘Mission: Impossible 7’ To Resume Filming In UK Following Quarantine Exemption

Tom Cruise and the “ Mission : Impossible 7 ” crew have learned that production can get back underway in the United Kingdom after everything was shut down due to the pandemic .
Several TV and film productions , including ones for the 7th and 8th installment of the spy-thriller featuring the 58-year-old actor , have been given an exemption from quarantine rules by the U.K. government to start filming again this summer , according to the Hollywood Reporter in a piece published Sunday .
( RELATED : The Trailer For ‘ Westworld ’ Season 3 Has Been Released .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ The world ’ s biggest blockbusters and high-end TV shows are made in Britain , ” Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden shared .
( RELATED : REPORT : Coachella Potentially Rescheduled To October Due To Coronavirus Fears ) “ Our creativity , expertise and highly successful tax reliefs for our screen industries means that we are an in demand location that in turn delivers a great return for our economy , ” he added .
Dowden continued , while noting how they “ want the industry to bounce back and exempting small numbers of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part of our continued commitment to getting cameras rolling safely again.
” “ This is welcome news not just for film lovers but the thousands employed across the screen industries and the sectors it supports , ” Dowden went on .
The new guidance allows a limited number of essential cast and crew to travel to the country without needing to quarantine for 14 days .
According to the report : The news comes after production on Cruise ‘ s movie was shut down in late February in hopes of stopping the spread @ @ @ @ @ @ @ set to hit theaters July 23 , 2021 , the highly anticipated movie will now come out Nov. 19 , 2021 .

Tom Cruise and the “Mission: Impossible 7” crew have learned that production can get back underway in the United Kingdom after everything was shut down due to the pandemic.
Several TV and film productions, including ones for the 7th and 8th installment of the spy-thriller featuring the 58-year-old actor, have been given an exemption from quarantine rules by the U.K. government to start filming again this summer, according to the Hollywood Reporter in a piece published Sunday. (RELATED: The Trailer For ‘Westworld’ Season 3 Has Been Released. It’s Absolutely Insane)
“The world’s biggest blockbusters and high-end TV shows are made in Britain,” Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden shared. (RELATED: REPORT: Coachella Potentially Rescheduled To October Due To Coronavirus Fears)
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“Our creativity, expertise and highly successful tax reliefs for our screen industries means that we are an in demand location that in turn delivers a great return for our economy,” he added.
Dowden continued, while noting how they “want the industry to bounce back and exempting small numbers of essential cast and crew from quarantine is part of our continued commitment to getting cameras rolling safely again.”
“This is welcome news not just for film lovers but the thousands employed across the screen industries and the sectors it supports,” Dowden went on.
FILM NEWS New exemption from quarantine rules for filmmakers means we can start making the best blockbusters again Great to talk to @TomCruise last weekend about getting the cameras rolling again on Mission: Impossible 7 at #Leavesden https://t.co/We5JhITbYg pic.twitter.com/ebw33aeRXC — Oliver Dowden (@OliverDowden) July 5, 2020
The new guidance allows a limited number of essential cast and crew to travel to the country without needing to quarantine for 14 days.
According to the report:
The exemption only applies to those traveling to England. Exempted individuals are set to live and work in controlled “bubbled” environments that will only include their production and accommodation locations.
The news comes after production on Cruise‘s movie was shut down in late February in hopes of stopping the spread of COVID-19, per Variety.
Originally set to hit theaters July 23, 2021, the highly anticipated movie will now come out Nov. 19, 2021.


thedailycaller--2020-07-06--Chris Hemsworth Reveals ‘Insanely Physical’ Transformation Plan To Become Hulk Hogan

Actor Chris Hemsworth is about to embark on an “ insanely physical ” transformation while becoming Hulk Hogan .
Hemsworth claimed he has to put on more “ size ” than the amount he had to for Thor in an interview for “ Total Film , ” according to a report published by Sunday by Comic Book .
“ This movie is going to be a really fun project , ” Hemsworth said .
“ As you can imagine , the preparation for the role will be insanely physical .
I will have to put on more size than I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I put on for Thor .
There is the accent as well as the physicality and the attitude.
” Hemsworth already looks great , but picturing him as Hulk Hogan is kind of a funny sight .
( RELATED : Chris Hemsworth Seems To Address Liam ’ s Split With Miley Cyrus ) “ I will also have to do a deep dive into the rabbit hole of the wrestling world , which I ’ m really looking forward to doing , ” Hemsworth added .
The actor also said he will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plus a mustache to really complete the full picture .
I love everything about this .
For someone to do a proper movie on Hogan , this is exactly the kind of transformation that needs to be done .

Actor Chris Hemsworth is about to embark on an “insanely physical” transformation while becoming Hulk Hogan.
Hemsworth claimed he has to put on more “size” than the amount he had to for Thor in an interview for “Total Film,” according to a report published by Sunday by Comic Book.
Chris Hemsworth on preparing for Todd Phillips’ ‘HULK HOGAN’ biopic: “As you can imagine, the preparation for the role will be insanely physical. I will have to put on more size than I ever have before, even more than I put on for Thor.” (Source: https://t.co/LPqWmj6vl8) pic.twitter.com/qlCu9qQZlG — DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) July 6, 2020
“This movie is going to be a really fun project,” Hemsworth said. “As you can imagine, the preparation for the role will be insanely physical. I will have to put on more size than I ever have before, even more than I put on for Thor. There is the accent as well as the physicality and the attitude.”
Hemsworth already looks great, but picturing him as Hulk Hogan is kind of a funny sight. (RELATED: Chris Hemsworth Seems To Address Liam’s Split With Miley Cyrus)
“I will also have to do a deep dive into the rabbit hole of the wrestling world, which I’m really looking forward to doing,” Hemsworth added.
The actor also said he will be dying his hair blonde and adding balding plus a mustache to really complete the full picture.
I love everything about this. For someone to do a proper movie on Hogan, this is exactly the kind of transformation that needs to be done.


thedailycaller--2020-07-06--Siberian Tiger Mauls Zookeeper To Death Right In Front Of Visitors

A Siberian tiger mauled a zookeeper to death in front of zoo visitors .
The 55-year-old zookeeper died Saturday on the scene after the tiger was moved to a separate enclosure , according to a press release from Zurich Zoo .
The public prosecutor , the Zurich City Police , the Zurich Forensic Institute and the Institute of Forensic Medicine are now investigating the incident to find out why the tiger and a zookeeper were in the enclosure at the same time .
“ The Amurtiger Irina is in her usual environment , ” a statement from the zoo said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sedated are incorrect .
The incident of yesterday Saturday is extremely tragic and the Zurich Zoo deeply affected .
Nevertheless , the zoo notes that the Amur tiger is a wild animal .
A person in their facility is an intruder into their territory .
In her reaction , she only followed her natural instincts .
The incident therefore has no consequences for the animal.
” ( RELATED : Carole Baskin Now Owns Joe Exotic ’ s Zoo After Winning Lawsuit ) The zoo visitors who witnessed the attack along with the workers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was closed Sunday , but reopened to the public on Monday .
The tiger enclosure remains closed .
This story is just crazy .
Can you imagine planning for a nice day at the zoo and then witnessing a tiger kill a woman right in front of your eyes ?
No , because it shouldn ’ t happen .

A Siberian tiger mauled a zookeeper to death in front of zoo visitors.
The 55-year-old zookeeper died Saturday on the scene after the tiger was moved to a separate enclosure, according to a press release from Zurich Zoo.
A Siberian tiger fatally mauled a 55-year-old handler at a zoo in Zurich. “This is a young animal that so far has behaved entirely naturally as a tiger does,” the zoo explained. Witnesses to the mauling are being offered counseling.https://t.co/wAEou1lxN5 — New York Daily News (@NYDailyNews) July 5, 2020
The public prosecutor, the Zurich City Police, the Zurich Forensic Institute and the Institute of Forensic Medicine are now investigating the incident to find out why the tiger and a zookeeper were in the enclosure at the same time.
“The Amurtiger Irina is in her usual environment,” a statement from the zoo said. “Messages that the tigress is sedated are incorrect. The incident of yesterday Saturday is extremely tragic and the Zurich Zoo deeply affected. Nevertheless, the zoo notes that the Amur tiger is a wild animal. A person in their facility is an intruder into their territory. In her reaction, she only followed her natural instincts. The incident therefore has no consequences for the animal.” (RELATED: Carole Baskin Now Owns Joe Exotic’s Zoo After Winning Lawsuit)
The zoo visitors who witnessed the attack along with the workers have been offered counseling. The zoo was closed Sunday, but reopened to the public on Monday. The tiger enclosure remains closed.
This story is just crazy. Can you imagine planning for a nice day at the zoo and then witnessing a tiger kill a woman right in front of your eyes? No, because it shouldn’t happen.


thedailycaller--2020-07-06--Here Are Tucker Carlson’s 10 Most Noteworthy Monologues Of 2020 … So Far

Fox News host Tucker Carlson has seen his ratings soar recently as the U.S. has been engulfed by a global @ @ @ @ @ civil tension .

Fox News host Tucker Carlson has seen his ratings soar recently as the U.S. has been engulfed by a global pandemic and heightened racial and civil tension.


thedailycaller--2020-07-06--Jimmy John’s Employees Fired After Making Noose Out Of Dough

A Jimmy John ’ s restaurant in Georgia has fired multiple employees after a video was posted to online that appears to show the employees staging a mock lynching , the company announced Monday .
The video , posted by Atlanta CBS 46 Sunday , appears to show 4 employees laughing while one male employee holds dough , in the shape of a noose , open so a second male employee can put his head through the hole .
Another employee pulled the dough up , while it was around the neck of the second employee , imitating a hanging @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , first recorded on SnapChat , has a “ Happy Fourth of July ” sticker at the bottom .
( RELATED : Jimmy John ’ s Employee Doesn ’ t Flinch With Armed Robber ’ s Gun In His Face [ VIDEO ] ) Jimmy John ’ s in Woodstock , Georgia responds to employee ’ s making a noose out of dough and mocking a hanging inside the… After the video went viral on Twitter , Jimmy Johns issued a statement Monday calling the video “ absolutely unacceptable , ” and adding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ do not represent the Jimmy John ’ s brand or the local franchise ownership team.
” “ As soon as we were alerted to the video , we notified our franchisee , who quickly investigated and terminated all employees involved , ” Jimmy Johns said in the statement .
“ The franchisee is also meeting with their team to conduct training to help prevent anything like this from happening again.
” A Jimmy John ’ s spokesperson declined to comment beyond the statement to the Daily Caller News Foundation .
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A Jimmy John’s restaurant in Georgia has fired multiple employees after a video was posted to online that appears to show the employees staging a mock lynching, the company announced Monday.
The video, posted by Atlanta CBS 46 Sunday, appears to show 4 employees laughing while one male employee holds dough, in the shape of a noose, open so a second male employee can put his head through the hole.
Another employee pulled the dough up, while it was around the neck of the second employee, imitating a hanging, the video shows. The video, first recorded on SnapChat, has a “Happy Fourth of July” sticker at the bottom. (RELATED: Jimmy John’s Employee Doesn’t Flinch With Armed Robber’s Gun In His Face [VIDEO])
Jimmy John’s in Woodstock, Georgia responds to employee’s making a noose out of dough and mocking a hanging inside the… Posted by CBS46 on Sunday, July 5, 2020 After the video went viral on Twitter, Jimmy Johns issued a statement Monday calling the video “absolutely unacceptable,” and adding that the actions in the video, “do not represent the Jimmy John’s brand or the local franchise ownership team.” pic.twitter.com/AwUyH9SnGt — Jimmy John’s (@jimmyjohns) July 6, 2020
“As soon as we were alerted to the video, we notified our franchisee, who quickly investigated and terminated all employees involved,” Jimmy Johns said in the statement. “The franchisee is also meeting with their team to conduct training to help prevent anything like this from happening again.”
A Jimmy John’s spokesperson declined to comment beyond the statement to the Daily Caller News Foundation.
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thedailycaller--2020-07-06--The Best Wine Glasses, Decanters, And More To Add Class To Your Dining Room And Bar

No matter what time you ’ re reading this , it ’ s wine-o ’ clock somewhere .
Whether you prefer to watch Bar Rescue or Oprah drinking from a giant wine glass , wine and cocktails have never been more popular for relaxing , conversing and entertaining with guests .
Many have a tendency to picture nothing but crystal glassware and large-brimmed hats when thinking of wine accessories , but modern , elegant wine glasses don ’ t have to burst your wallet at the seams .
For new , unique and classy wine glasses ( and more ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get you started on filling out your dining room and bar cabinet .
For the young , clumsy or penny-pinching , these shatterproof glasses from Govino are perfect for any self-starting wine connoisseurs .
Made from BPA-free polymer , these durable glasses are perfect not just for wine , but can be used for beer or cocktails as well .
You don ’ t have to fear any trips or chips , and can bring them anywhere whether it ’ s the pool , the beach or the patio .
The glasses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be used as a starter kit for any glassware collection .
If looking for a bit of an upgrade on the above , these stemless glasses are the next , natural progression .
Made from stable , shatter-resistant glass , they ’ re a bit more mature than the more durable polymer glasses , but still cost just over $ 10 .
Made for the wine of the region that shares its name ( Bordeaux , France ) – this glassware is a bit pricier ( $ 150 ) but is sure to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The simple , yet eye-catching angles of the stemware create a bit of an optical illusion , but it is that simplicity that makes it rather interesting .
If looking for something more classical in a similar price range , these Riedel long-stem glasses or ‘ Riedel Sommeliers Black Tie Mature Bordeaux Glass ‘ are a suitable substitute available for $ 100 .
These fine , crystal wine glasses are hot on the market , recently landing themselves on Oprah Magazine ’ s Best Wine Glasses list .
You know how to drink @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how to serve the wine ?
Hopefully you read that in a French accent…regardless it remains true .
A stylish decanter shouldn ’ t run up the bills too much , but it will allow your wine to aerate and offer a classy way to serve your guests the way it was meant to be enjoyed .
A Le Chateau decanter adds some charm to your collection , holds 1,800ml and comes recommended by Amazon , with an impressive rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars , with over 1,100 reviews .
If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you can accomplish similar aromatic effects with a ‘ winebreather ‘ .
It ’ s a ‘ plug and play ’ effect whereas the device is attached directly to the wine bottle , and with a simple turn aerates the wine .
It can then be served in the container or poured back into the bottle before pouring .
Move over Tom Cruise your time is up !
Remember that not everyone is a wine drinker , so , if you can prepare cocktails for your guests you ’ ll not only please @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the party .
You can cover most of the necessities with a basic kit ( mixer , spoon , pourer ) or shell out around $ 30 dollars extra ( around $ 50 ) for a bartending kit to feel like a seasoned professional .
Now that you have wine glasses , decanters and cocktail supplies , you may want to think about diversifying your cabinet with mule ( copper ) mugs .
Made specifically for ‘ mules ‘ – these cups are eye-catching and can be used for a plethora of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They ’ re pretty unique and an easy way to add class to your cabinet , as well as get the conversation going .
Don ’ t forget to send us your ideas for great additions to your wine , cocktail and bar collections .
Whether it ’ s best kept in storage or should be out on the dining table for all to see , let us know !
Have a suggestion for a cool product or great deal that you think Daily Caller readers need to know about ?
Email @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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No matter what time you’re reading this, it’s wine-o’clock somewhere. Whether you prefer to watch Bar Rescue or Oprah drinking from a giant wine glass, wine and cocktails have never been more popular for relaxing, conversing and entertaining with guests.
Many have a tendency to picture nothing but crystal glassware and large-brimmed hats when thinking of wine accessories, but modern, elegant wine glasses don’t have to burst your wallet at the seams.
For new, unique and classy wine glasses (and more), we’ve compiled a list to get you started on filling out your dining room and bar cabinet.
1. Shatterproof Glasses
For the young, clumsy or penny-pinching, these shatterproof glasses from Govino are perfect for any self-starting wine connoisseurs.
Made from BPA-free polymer, these durable glasses are perfect not just for wine, but can be used for beer or cocktails as well.
You don’t have to fear any trips or chips, and can bring them anywhere whether it’s the pool, the beach or the patio. The glasses are affordable and college-ready, and can be used as a starter kit for any glassware collection.
If looking for a bit of an upgrade on the above, these stemless glasses are the next, natural progression. Made from stable, shatter-resistant glass, they’re a bit more mature than the more durable polymer glasses, but still cost just over $10.
2. Bordeaux Stemware
Made for the wine of the region that shares its name (Bordeaux, France) – this glassware is a bit pricier ($150) but is sure to impress with its incredibly modern design.
The simple, yet eye-catching angles of the stemware create a bit of an optical illusion, but it is that simplicity that makes it rather interesting.
If looking for something more classical in a similar price range, these Riedel long-stem glasses or ‘Riedel Sommeliers Black Tie Mature Bordeaux Glass‘ are a suitable substitute available for $100.
These fine, crystal wine glasses are hot on the market, recently landing themselves on Oprah Magazine’s Best Wine Glasses list.
3. Decanters
You know how to drink the wine, but do you know how to serve the wine? Hopefully you read that in a French accent…regardless it remains true. A stylish decanter shouldn’t run up the bills too much, but it will allow your wine to aerate and offer a classy way to serve your guests the way it was meant to be enjoyed.
A Le Chateau decanter adds some charm to your collection, holds 1,800ml and comes recommended by Amazon, with an impressive rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, with over 1,100 reviews.
If that’s not your style, you can accomplish similar aromatic effects with a ‘winebreather‘. It’s a ‘plug and play’ effect whereas the device is attached directly to the wine bottle, and with a simple turn aerates the wine. It can then be served in the container or poured back into the bottle before pouring.
4. Cocktails & More
Move over Tom Cruise your time is up! Remember that not everyone is a wine drinker, so, if you can prepare cocktails for your guests you’ll not only please the crowd but likely be the life of the party.
You can cover most of the necessities with a basic kit (mixer, spoon, pourer) or shell out around $30 dollars extra (around $50) for a bartending kit to feel like a seasoned professional.
Now that you have wine glasses, decanters and cocktail supplies, you may want to think about diversifying your cabinet with mule (copper) mugs. Made specifically for ‘mules‘ – these cups are eye-catching and can be used for a plethora of cold, mixed drinks or other cocktails.
They’re pretty unique and an easy way to add class to your cabinet, as well as get the conversation going.
Don’t forget to send us your ideas for great additions to your wine, cocktail and bar collections. Whether it’s best kept in storage or should be out on the dining table for all to see, let us know!
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thedailycaller--2020-07-06--FACT CHECK: Does This Image Show A Denver Airport Mural Of Children Wearing Face Masks That Was Pain

FACT CHECK: Does This Image Show A Denver Airport Mural Of Children Wearing Face Masks That Was Painted In 1994?

An image shared on Facebook purportedly shows a Denver International Airport mural depicting children of various nationalities wearing face masks that was painted in 1994 .
The artwork isn ’ t displayed at the Denver International Airport and appears to have been digitally altered .
The photo of it first started circulating earlier this year .
The Denver International Airport , known for its art displays and distinctive architecture , has been the subject of conspiracy theories since before it opened to the public in 1995 , according to the Denver Post .
Social media users recently shared an image @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1994 and installed in the Denver airport , in an attempt to suggest that the coronavirus pandemic was planned .
The painting shows children wearing face masks with the flags of various countries on them .
“ The Denver airport mural painted in 1994 , ” claims the post .
“ Tell me this is not weird , how far do they plan this stuff in advance ?
” ( RELATED : Viral Image Claims Bodies Infected With COVID-19 In New York Become Property Of State , Get Incinerated ) But , contrary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the artwork in question is not displayed at the Denver International Airport .
Nor was it painted over two decades ago .
“ That is not an image from DEN ’ s art collection , ” Alex Renteria , a public information officer for the airport , told the Daily Caller in an email .
“ The only mural painted in 1994 for DEN featuring international children wearing traditional clothing and that also features flags is Leo Tanguma ’ s ‘ Children of the World Dream of Peace.
’ But there are no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ search shows the earliest social media posts containing the painting are from February 2020 .
Filipino artist Christian Joy Trinidad posted the painting on his Facebook page that month with the caption “ Maskcommunication.
” In the photo that he shared on his Facebook page , one of the children ’ s masks shows a Palestinian flag rather than an Israeli flag , indicating that version being shared was likely photoshopped .
The same painting was submitted to the Indian Council for Cultural Relations ( ICCR ) for a recent coronavirus-themed art competition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ website attributed the work to someone named Neha Kumari and listed it as having been submitted in 1995 , though that appears to be an error .
The contest ’ s guidelines state that submissions were only accepted from April 2 to May 1 , 2020 .
In the photo that Trinidad posted on his Facebook page , his signature is visible in the bottom-right corner of the painting .
The version on the ICCR website , which is no longer available , did not show the bottom area , and the name @ @ @ @ @ @ @ top-left corner .
The ICCR did not respond to the Caller ’ s request for comment regarding the authorship of the work .
Trinidad told the Caller in an Instagram direct message that he started creating the painting in February for an art competition but did not submit it to the ICCR ’ s contest .
He has also posted photos showing what he describes as the making of the painting and him posing with it on social media .
“ I just want to portray how communication plays a vital role among @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” he told the Caller in an Instagram direct message .

An image shared on Facebook purportedly shows a Denver International Airport mural depicting children of various nationalities wearing face masks that was painted in 1994.
Verdict: False
The artwork isn’t displayed at the Denver International Airport and appears to have been digitally altered. The photo of it first started circulating earlier this year.
Fact Check:
The Denver International Airport, known for its art displays and distinctive architecture, has been the subject of conspiracy theories since before it opened to the public in 1995, according to the Denver Post.
Social media users recently shared an image of a painting, purportedly created in 1994 and installed in the Denver airport, in an attempt to suggest that the coronavirus pandemic was planned. The painting shows children wearing face masks with the flags of various countries on them.
“The Denver airport mural painted in 1994,” claims the post. “Tell me this is not weird, how far do they plan this stuff in advance?” (RELATED: Viral Image Claims Bodies Infected With COVID-19 In New York Become Property Of State, Get Incinerated)
But, contrary to the post’s claim, the artwork in question is not displayed at the Denver International Airport. Nor was it painted over two decades ago.
“That is not an image from DEN’s art collection,” Alex Renteria, a public information officer for the airport, told the Daily Caller in an email. “The only mural painted in 1994 for DEN featuring international children wearing traditional clothing and that also features flags is Leo Tanguma’s ‘Children of the World Dream of Peace.’ But there are no kids wearing masks.”
A reverse image search shows the earliest social media posts containing the painting are from February 2020. Filipino artist Christian Joy Trinidad posted the painting on his Facebook page that month with the caption “Maskcommunication.” In the photo that he shared on his Facebook page, one of the children’s masks shows a Palestinian flag rather than an Israeli flag, indicating that version being shared was likely photoshopped.
The same painting was submitted to the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) for a recent coronavirus-themed art competition under a different title. The ICCR website attributed the work to someone named Neha Kumari and listed it as having been submitted in 1995, though that appears to be an error. The contest’s guidelines state that submissions were only accepted from April 2 to May 1, 2020.
In the photo that Trinidad posted on his Facebook page, his signature is visible in the bottom-right corner of the painting. The version on the ICCR website, which is no longer available, did not show the bottom area, and the name “Neha” instead appeared in the top-left corner. The ICCR did not respond to the Caller’s request for comment regarding the authorship of the work.
Trinidad told the Caller in an Instagram direct message that he started creating the painting in February for an art competition but did not submit it to the ICCR’s contest. He has also posted photos showing what he describes as the making of the painting and him posing with it on social media.
“I just want to portray how communication plays a vital role among nations in facing the coronavirus outbreak,” he told the Caller in an Instagram direct message.


thedailycaller--2020-07-06--NELLIGAN: There’s One Quality Every Good Politician Needs To Survive

For more than two decades , I ’ ve been involved in politics – four tours of duty on Capitol Hill , two presidential appointments serving senior cabinet officials and as an advance man on congressional , presidential and national advocacy campaigns .
During all this time in the swamp , I ’ ve been a low-key staffer , a special assistant — the guy a step behind the principal but always ready to step up and ensure the political train moves smoothly and on time .
Call me the Fixer .
In all these posts for all these men @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what it takes to secure and enhance true , sometimes massive , political power .
It ’ s pretty much five habits , reflex actions on the part of politicians – and their unelected employees .
Of the five , the singular habit is resilience – the ability to react instantly to adversity .
In a day or even an hour , a once methodically scripted event is upended in the first minute due to circumstances unforeseen .
When things go south , panic is not an option .
In successful political types @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drive north , and here ’ s a tale about how that works .
On one of many globe-trotting ambles with my lanky , wise-cracking boss , a Deputy Secretary of State , we find ourselves outside of the city of Fier , Albania , 40 miles southwest of the capital city of Tirana .
Along with several embassy staff , we are at a large farm where U.S. foreign aid has provided long-needed agricultural equipment , the result of which is prosperity the community has never seen .
Our visit occasions a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an emotional ceremony involving local villagers and farmers .
Afterwards , a village elder speaks with our embassy interpreter who locates me and says the community wants to honor this new Albanian-U.S. partnership with a traditional observance .
The next thing you know , with great fanfare a proud farmer is behind an honest-to-goodness 19th century plow and a newer ox and has cut a 50-yard furrow in a nearby field .
The increasingly adamant elder tells our interpreter that the Americans must lay down a matching lane right now .
My boss @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be seen and suddenly , it ’ s a Fixer moment .
Perhaps you know where this is going .
Several farmers gather around and look warily at me as I make a pantomime gesture of pushing something while jogging in place and then I double time it out to the field to where the farmer is standing with his beast of burden .
I smile and then grab the plow handles , yell several curses at the ox and then begin gamely trudging behind both , slicing an uneven cut into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over my suit , shirt and face .
The villagers see this crazy spectacle from a distance and start cheering .
Throughout all , in my mind is an utterance from a former boss , a Member of Congress , forced to throw out a pitch at a minor-league baseball game .
You read it above : “ The only way around this thing is straight through it.
” Afterwards , not quite knowing the full details , my funny guy boss looks at my soiled ensemble and says , “ You are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ freedom.
” “ I know , ” I reply , “ all fifty yards of it.
” But the show must go on and soon the Fixer is herding everyone back in the cars and the motorcade is rolling on to the next event .
The habit learned from years of watching my bosses had automatically kicked in : Move out .
First , there was no way I was going to outlast the request of the persistent elder .
Second , there was no way I could let the event be soured @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on a village custom .
And , third , there was no way I was going to allow my boss out into that swamp .
Someone had to act and act fast .
What ’ s the alternative ?
Alas , I ’ ve seen individuals handle sudden mayhem in all the wrong ways : Utter panic .
Total paralysis .
Defeat .
This is just one relatively minor episode in the grand sweep of politics , where the need for a Plan C takes place 4,821 miles away from the swamp .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s one : Your boss is at the center of an exceedingly unflattering story in a prominent publication ( the same one that had the Fixer jumping for a photoshoot in a small West Virginia town ) .
A really awful story .
The piece comes out of nowhere ; no heads up that it was even being written .
The article is first taken to the senior staffers .
They read it and then it ’ s brought to the boss , who knows something is up and is soon grimacing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Assess – how bad is it ?
Always get to the absolute bottom of the bad news so there are no further surprises .
Next , adapt : Figure out three things to be done right now to fight and counteract the story .
Then advance : Do them .
Write a short and powerful refutation of the piece , call the reporter and his or her editor , decide to bring it up in a public setting and knock it down or gauge the terrain to see if the piece will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cycle .
Sometimes the challenge is not epic , but nevertheless the need for resourcefulness is imperative .
What you can ’ t do is freeze , and none of my bosses ever did .
The ox and the New York Times don ’ t go away on their own ; you work immediately to make them go away .
Jeff Nelligan worked for three Members of Congress , was twice a Presidential Appointee serving senior Cabinet officials , and has been an advance man on Congressional , Presidential , and national advocacy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from his book , Tales From the Swamp : Five Habits of Successful Politicians – Notes of a Fixer ( Amazon 2020 ) .

For more than two decades, I’ve been involved in politics – four tours of duty on Capitol Hill, two presidential appointments serving senior cabinet officials and as an advance man on congressional, presidential and national advocacy campaigns. During all this time in the swamp, I’ve been a low-key staffer, a special assistant — the guy a step behind the principal but always ready to step up and ensure the political train moves smoothly and on time. Call me the Fixer.
In all these posts for all these men and women, I’ve seen what it takes to secure and enhance true, sometimes massive, political power. It’s pretty much five habits, reflex actions on the part of politicians – and their unelected employees.
Of the five, the singular habit is resilience – the ability to react instantly to adversity. In a day or even an hour, a once methodically scripted event is upended in the first minute due to circumstances unforeseen. When things go south, panic is not an option. In successful political types, there’s only an instinctive drive north, and here’s a tale about how that works.
On one of many globe-trotting ambles with my lanky, wise-cracking boss, a Deputy Secretary of State, we find ourselves outside of the city of Fier, Albania, 40 miles southwest of the capital city of Tirana. Along with several embassy staff, we are at a large farm where U.S. foreign aid has provided long-needed agricultural equipment, the result of which is prosperity the community has never seen. Our visit occasions a celebratory lunch in a new barn and an emotional ceremony involving local villagers and farmers.
Afterwards, a village elder speaks with our embassy interpreter who locates me and says the community wants to honor this new Albanian-U.S. partnership with a traditional observance.
The next thing you know, with great fanfare a proud farmer is behind an honest-to-goodness 19th century plow and a newer ox and has cut a 50-yard furrow in a nearby field. The increasingly adamant elder tells our interpreter that the Americans must lay down a matching lane right now. My boss and the State Department guys are nowhere to be seen and suddenly, it’s a Fixer moment. Perhaps you know where this is going.
Several farmers gather around and look warily at me as I make a pantomime gesture of pushing something while jogging in place and then I double time it out to the field to where the farmer is standing with his beast of burden. I smile and then grab the plow handles, yell several curses at the ox and then begin gamely trudging behind both, slicing an uneven cut into the wet soil as mud splatters all over my suit, shirt and face. The villagers see this crazy spectacle from a distance and start cheering. Throughout all, in my mind is an utterance from a former boss, a Member of Congress, forced to throw out a pitch at a minor-league baseball game. You read it above: “The only way around this thing is straight through it.”
Afterwards, not quite knowing the full details, my funny guy boss looks at my soiled ensemble and says, “You are a testament to the hard work of freedom.”
“I know,” I reply, “all fifty yards of it.” But the show must go on and soon the Fixer is herding everyone back in the cars and the motorcade is rolling on to the next event.
The habit learned from years of watching my bosses had automatically kicked in: Move out.
First, there was no way I was going to outlast the request of the persistent elder. Second, there was no way I could let the event be soured because we didn’t follow through on a village custom. And, third, there was no way I was going to allow my boss out into that swamp. Someone had to act and act fast.
What’s the alternative? Alas, I’ve seen individuals handle sudden mayhem in all the wrong ways: Utter panic. Total paralysis. Defeat.
This is just one relatively minor episode in the grand sweep of politics, where the need for a Plan C takes place 4,821 miles away from the swamp. There are much worse ones.
Here’s one: Your boss is at the center of an exceedingly unflattering story in a prominent publication (the same one that had the Fixer jumping for a photoshoot in a small West Virginia town). A really awful story. The piece comes out of nowhere; no heads up that it was even being written. The article is first taken to the senior staffers. They read it and then it’s brought to the boss, who knows something is up and is soon grimacing. What follows is the habitual response: Assess – how bad is it? Always get to the absolute bottom of the bad news so there are no further surprises. Next, adapt: Figure out three things to be done right now to fight and counteract the story. Then advance: Do them. Write a short and powerful refutation of the piece, call the reporter and his or her editor, decide to bring it up in a public setting and knock it down or gauge the terrain to see if the piece will fade away quickly in the next news cycle.
Sometimes the challenge is not epic, but nevertheless the need for resourcefulness is imperative. What you can’t do is freeze, and none of my bosses ever did. The ox and the New York Times don’t go away on their own; you work immediately to make them go away.
Jeff Nelligan worked for three Members of Congress, was twice a Presidential Appointee serving senior Cabinet officials, and has been an advance man on Congressional, Presidential, and national advocacy campaigns. The above is an excerpt from his book, Tales From the Swamp: Five Habits of Successful Politicians – Notes of a Fixer (Amazon 2020).


thedailycaller--2020-07-06--Federal Authorities Give Minimal Detail On Why It Took 24 Years To Arrest Ghislaine Maxwell

Federal authorities provided minimal detail when the Daily Caller News Foundation questioned why it took so long for convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein ’ s alleged cohort Ghislaine Maxwell to be arrested .
A grand jury indicted Maxwell on charges of conspiracy to entice minors to engage in illegal sex acts , conspiracy to transport minors for illegal sex acts , transportation of a minor to engage in illegal sex acts , and perjury .
She was arrested at 8:30 am Thursday morning in Bradford , New Hampshire , temporarily held in Merrimack County Jail and then transferred to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : FBI Knew Of Allegations Against Ghislaine Maxwell As Early As 1996 , Accuser Says .
It Took 24 Years To Arrest Her ) The Daily Caller News Foundation pressed the FBI , the New York Police Department and the U.S. Attorney ’ s Office for the Southern District Of New York as to why it took so long for Maxwell to be arrested in light of allegations made against her as early as 1996 .
Accuser Maria Farmer told The New York Times that in 1996 , she told the FBI and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sexually molested both her and her sister .
She also said that the NYPD referred her to the FBI regarding her allegations of assault .
The FBI has not acknowledged that she contacted them , the Times notes , and the NYPD did not respond to repeated requests for comment from the DCNF .
The FBI declined to address questions about Farmer and her allegations to the DCNF and directed further query to the USANYS .
Asked why it took so long to arrest Maxwell , USANYS spokesman Nicholas Biase told the DCNF @ @ @ @ @ @ @ criminal cases when they are ready to be brought and when we are confident we can prove them beyond a reasonable doubt.
” Biase ’ s reply came shortly before USANYS Chief Public Information Officer James Margolin told the DCNF in an email that USANYS would not be commenting on the matter .
Farmer insisted to the Times the FBI would have records of when she contacted them in 1996 , since she was later contacted by the FBI in 2006 when she lived in North Carolina .
Heavily redacted documents obtained by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interviewed two alleged victims in 2006 – victims who allege that Maxwell and Epstein sexually abused them .
The FBI and USANYS also refused to tell the DCNF what steps they are taking to ensure Maxwell ’ s safety in light of Epstein ’ s apparent suicide in a New York City jail in August 2019 .
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Federal authorities provided minimal detail when the Daily Caller News Foundation questioned why it took so long for convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged cohort Ghislaine Maxwell to be arrested.
A grand jury indicted Maxwell on charges of conspiracy to entice minors to engage in illegal sex acts, conspiracy to transport minors for illegal sex acts, transportation of a minor to engage in illegal sex acts, and perjury.
She was arrested at 8:30 am Thursday morning in Bradford, New Hampshire, temporarily held in Merrimack County Jail and then transferred to a New York prison Monday. (RELATED: FBI Knew Of Allegations Against Ghislaine Maxwell As Early As 1996, Accuser Says. It Took 24 Years To Arrest Her)
The Daily Caller News Foundation pressed the FBI, the New York Police Department and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District Of New York as to why it took so long for Maxwell to be arrested in light of allegations made against her as early as 1996.
Accuser Maria Farmer told The New York Times that in 1996, she told the FBI and the NYPD that Epstein and Maxwell had sexually molested both her and her sister. She also said that the NYPD referred her to the FBI regarding her allegations of assault.
The FBI has not acknowledged that she contacted them, the Times notes, and the NYPD did not respond to repeated requests for comment from the DCNF.
The FBI declined to address questions about Farmer and her allegations to the DCNF and directed further query to the USANYS.
Asked why it took so long to arrest Maxwell, USANYS spokesman Nicholas Biase told the DCNF in an email: “We bring criminal cases when they are ready to be brought and when we are confident we can prove them beyond a reasonable doubt.”
Biase’s reply came shortly before USANYS Chief Public Information Officer James Margolin told the DCNF in an email that USANYS would not be commenting on the matter.
Farmer insisted to the Times the FBI would have records of when she contacted them in 1996, since she was later contacted by the FBI in 2006 when she lived in North Carolina. Heavily redacted documents obtained by the Times also show that the FBI interviewed two alleged victims in 2006 – victims who allege that Maxwell and Epstein sexually abused them.
The FBI and USANYS also refused to tell the DCNF what steps they are taking to ensure Maxwell’s safety in light of Epstein’s apparent suicide in a New York City jail in August 2019.
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thedailycaller--2020-07-07--See Pictures From ‘Yellowstone’ Season 3, Episode 4 ‘Going Back To Cali’

The Paramount Network has dropped several photos from the new “ Yellowstone ” episode “ Going Back to Cali.
” The third episode of the new season aired this past Sunday , and the stage was set for a ton of chaos on the horizon as Roarke prepares to pressure the governor to take the Duttons ’ land .
( REVIEW : New ‘ Yellowstone ’ Episode ‘ An Acceptable Surrender ’ Is Incredible ) Well , there might be some clues in these photos of what lies ahead because the governor is with John and the rest of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a look at some of the newly released photos below .
While the photos don ’ t show a ton , they do seem to indicate two clues .
First , as I said above , John and Governor Perry are together at the camp .
( EXCLUSIVE : ‘ Yellowstone ’ Star Josh Holloway Previews Roarke Morris , Says The Show Is ‘ Classically American ’ ) Are they negotiating a deal or is the governor remaining loyal to John against the pressure from Roarke ’ s outside sources ?
Secondly , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parts of season three .
In fact , he hasn ’ t been around much at all .
Well , as we can see in the photos from “ Going Back to Cali , ” he ’ s going to be making an appearance in the fourth episode of season three .
His intentions in season three are a major question mark .
Is there another unlikely alliance in the making ?
Only time will tell .
Tune in Sunday night on the Paramount Network for the fourth episode of season three !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ what we get .

The Paramount Network has dropped several photos from the new “Yellowstone” episode “Going Back to Cali.”
The third episode of the new season aired this past Sunday, and the stage was set for a ton of chaos on the horizon as Roarke prepares to pressure the governor to take the Duttons’ land. (REVIEW: New ‘Yellowstone’ Episode ‘An Acceptable Surrender’ Is Incredible)
Well, there might be some clues in these photos of what lies ahead because the governor is with John and the rest of the Duttons at the base camp.
Take a look at some of the newly released photos below.
While the photos don’t show a ton, they do seem to indicate two clues. First, as I said above, John and Governor Perry are together at the camp. (EXCLUSIVE: ‘Yellowstone’ Star Josh Holloway Previews Roarke Morris, Says The Show Is ‘Classically American’)
Are they negotiating a deal or is the governor remaining loyal to John against the pressure from Roarke’s outside sources?
Secondly, Rainwater has been noticeably absent through large parts of season three. In fact, he hasn’t been around much at all.
Well, as we can see in the photos from “Going Back to Cali,” he’s going to be making an appearance in the fourth episode of season three.
His intentions in season three are a major question mark. Is there another unlikely alliance in the making? Only time will tell.
Tune in Sunday night on the Paramount Network for the fourth episode of season three! I can’t wait to see what we get.


thedailycaller--2020-07-07--Brad Pitt Will Star In The Upcoming Assassin Movie ‘Bullet Train’

Brad Pitt is set to star in the upcoming film “ Bullet Train.
” According to The Hollywood Reporter , the legendary actor will star in the upcoming movie from director David Leitch .
( REVIEW : ‘ Westworld ’ Season 3 Ends With The Possible Deaths Of Multiple Characters ) THR reported the following details on the film : Based on the popular Japanese book Maria Beetle by Kotaro Isaka , Bullet Train centers on a group of hitmen and assassins with conflicting motives on a train in Tokyo .
The project has been tonally described as Speed , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a bus , meets Non-Stop , the 2014 Liam Neeson thriller set on a plane .
Sources say that Pitt will play an American hitman named Ladybug .
Yeah , you can go ahead and take the money out of my wallet for this one right now .
Go ahead and take it out immediately .
Everyone knows I ’ m a big fan of Brad Pitt .
Do I put him on the same level as Matthew McConaughey ?
No , but he ’ s not too far behind .
Pitt is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the dude just moves the needle .
Look no further than his performance in “ Once Upon a Time in Hollywood ” for proof of that fact .
Pitt seemingly only gets better the older he gets .
“ Once Upon a Time in Hollywood ” was probably the greatest performance of his career .
If he continues to carry that momentum into “ Bullet Train , ” then we ’ re going to be in for an amazing time .
A movie about assassins stuck on a train together ?
Yeah @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ m missing that , especially with Brad Pitt leading the way .
There ’ s no release date yet , and we ’ re still probably a couple years out .
That doesn ’ t mean we can ’ t get excited because “ Bullet Train ” sounds awesome !

Brad Pitt is set to star in the upcoming film “Bullet Train.”
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the legendary actor will star in the upcoming movie from director David Leitch. (REVIEW: ‘Westworld’ Season 3 Ends With The Possible Deaths Of Multiple Characters)
THR reported the following details on the film:
Based on the popular Japanese book Maria Beetle by Kotaro Isaka, Bullet Train centers on a group of hitmen and assassins with conflicting motives on a train in Tokyo. The project has been tonally described as Speed, the Keanu Reeves action film set on a bus, meets Non-Stop, the 2014 Liam Neeson thriller set on a plane. Sources say that Pitt will play an American hitman named Ladybug.
Yeah, you can go ahead and take the money out of my wallet for this one right now. Go ahead and take it out immediately.
Everyone knows I’m a big fan of Brad Pitt. Do I put him on the same level as Matthew McConaughey? No, but he’s not too far behind.
Pitt is an absolute superstar of an actor, and the dude just moves the needle. Look no further than his performance in “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” for proof of that fact.
Pitt seemingly only gets better the older he gets. “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” was probably the greatest performance of his career.
If he continues to carry that momentum into “Bullet Train,” then we’re going to be in for an amazing time.
A movie about assassins stuck on a train together? Yeah, there’s no chance I’m missing that, especially with Brad Pitt leading the way.
There’s no release date yet, and we’re still probably a couple years out. That doesn’t mean we can’t get excited because “Bullet Train” sounds awesome!


thedailycaller--2020-07-07--NHL Will Test Players Daily For Coronavirus Once Games Return

NHL players will be tested daily for coronavirus once games return .
According to TSN , there will be daily tests within the NHL ’ s bubble system for every single player on the 24 teams still playing and people in the bubbles located in Edmonton and Toronto .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) On top of that , players will be kept in individual rooms , and entering another player ’ s room is prohibited .
However , players will be allowed to be around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as long as they ’ re engaged in proper social distancing .
Family members will be allowed to start visiting once the conference finals roll around .
Games are expected to start rolling again at the start of August .
All things considered , it sounds like the NHL has a very solid and secure plan to make sure games resume properly .
Daily testing is a smart idea , sick players will be isolated and the bubbles will be kept secure .
I ’ m not sure what else you could ask @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other in the hotel outside of some situations does seem a bit extreme , though .
So , they ’ re cool to be around each other in the locker room without any worries , but playing video games in a hotel room is not allowed ?
Doesn ’ t seem very consistent .
Either way , the NHL is nearing a return in a few weeks , and I can ’ t wait .
It ’ s been way too long since we last saw some puck get played when the league @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because of the coronavirus pandemic .
It ’ s going to be a lot of fun to finally have hockey rolling again , and I can ’ t wait !

NHL players will be tested daily for coronavirus once games return.
According to TSN, there will be daily tests within the NHL’s bubble system for every single player on the 24 teams still playing and people in the bubbles located in Edmonton and Toronto. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
On top of that, players will be kept in individual rooms, and entering another player’s room is prohibited. However, players will be allowed to be around each other at hotel bars and restaurants as long as they’re engaged in proper social distancing.
Family members will be allowed to start visiting once the conference finals roll around. Games are expected to start rolling again at the start of August.
All things considered, it sounds like the NHL has a very solid and secure plan to make sure games resume properly.
Daily testing is a smart idea, sick players will be isolated and the bubbles will be kept secure. I’m not sure what else you could ask for.
Not letting players around each other in the hotel outside of some situations does seem a bit extreme, though.
So, they’re cool to be around each other in the locker room without any worries, but playing video games in a hotel room is not allowed? Doesn’t seem very consistent.
Either way, the NHL is nearing a return in a few weeks, and I can’t wait. It’s been way too long since we last saw some puck get played when the league came to a grinding halt in March because of the coronavirus pandemic.
It’s going to be a lot of fun to finally have hockey rolling again, and I can’t wait!


thedailycaller--2020-07-07--REPORT: PAC-12 Officials Are Considering Ending Commissioner Larry Scott’s Contract

Larry Scott ’ s time as the commissioner of the PAC-12 might be nearing a rapid end .
While there ’ s a lot of chaos surrounding college sports at the time because of the coronavirus pandemic , some officials in the PAC-12 might crank up the carnage by trying to dump Scott ’ s deal , in large part because of his failure with the PAC-12 Network .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) An unnamed PAC-12 official told OregonLive.com , “ There ’ s serious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end his contract ahead of the expiration date to have a fighting chance to save the ( conference ) Networks.
” As pointed out by FootballScoop , the PAC-12 Network has been nothing short of an absolute disaster , and is laughable when compared to the TV deals held by the SEC and Big 10 .
On top of the failure of the PAC-12 Network , the conference as a whole is rapidly descending into irrelevance as the B1G and SEC continue to dominate the college athletic scene .
To put it as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fallen far behind the rest of the power players , and it ’ s not even close anymore .
It ’ s truly mind-boggling how much the PAC-12 has fallen off of the map .
The conference used to have several powers , and now it ’ s pretty much just Oregon and Washington .
The rest of the conference is an afterthought for the most part .
Is all of that Scott ’ s fault ?
No , but the failures on the TV front can ’ t go unnoticed .
There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not to be a great conference , but it seemingly gets less and less competitive with every passing year .
Somebody has to answer for that , and Scott is the conference commissioner .
At the end of the day the buck stops with him .
Maybe , people in the PAC-12 just have to admit they ’ ll never catch the Big 10 and SEC at this point .
It just doesn ’ t seem realistic .
We ’ ll see what happens with Scott ’ s tenure , but there are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a change .

Larry Scott’s time as the commissioner of the PAC-12 might be nearing a rapid end.
While there’s a lot of chaos surrounding college sports at the time because of the coronavirus pandemic, some officials in the PAC-12 might crank up the carnage by trying to dump Scott’s deal, in large part because of his failure with the PAC-12 Network. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
An unnamed PAC-12 official told OregonLive.com, “There’s serious talk amongst the Pac-12 CEO Group to end his contract ahead of the expiration date to have a fighting chance to save the (conference) Networks.”
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As pointed out by FootballScoop, the PAC-12 Network has been nothing short of an absolute disaster, and is laughable when compared to the TV deals held by the SEC and Big 10.
On top of the failure of the PAC-12 Network, the conference as a whole is rapidly descending into irrelevance as the B1G and SEC continue to dominate the college athletic scene.
To put it as simply as possible, the PAC-12 has fallen far behind the rest of the power players, and it’s not even close anymore.
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It’s truly mind-boggling how much the PAC-12 has fallen off of the map. The conference used to have several powers, and now it’s pretty much just Oregon and Washington.
The rest of the conference is an afterthought for the most part. Is all of that Scott’s fault? No, but the failures on the TV front can’t go unnoticed.
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There’s no reason for the PAC-12 not to be a great conference, but it seemingly gets less and less competitive with every passing year.
Somebody has to answer for that, and Scott is the conference commissioner. At the end of the day the buck stops with him.
Maybe, people in the PAC-12 just have to admit they’ll never catch the Big 10 and SEC at this point. It just doesn’t seem realistic.
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We’ll see what happens with Scott’s tenure, but there are clearly a lot of people looking for a change.


thedailycaller--2020-07-07--Astros Shortstop Carlos Correa Doesn’t Want His Wife Daniella In Beauty Salons With Baseball Returni

Astros Shortstop Carlos Correa Doesn’t Want His Wife Daniella In Beauty Salons With Baseball Returning

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa doesn ’ t want his wife near beauty salons with the return of baseball looming on the horizon .
The MLB is slated to get games rolling again in a couple weeks amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic , and that means Correa ’ s wife Daniella has to be careful about who she ’ s around .
One of the sacrifices she ’ ll apparently have to make is slamming the pause button on going to beauty salons .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the following Sunday about his wife and her beauty routine , according to ESPN : When I talk to my wife she knows .
No getting your nails done .
No getting your hair done right now .
So we ’ re going to be home .
We ’ re going to focus on the baseball season and once everything is done , then you can go to get your nails done and do everything else .
This seems like the easiest decision in the history of easy decisions .
First off , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of stuff is even open for Daniella to go to .
What does she need to be looking good for ?
Last time I checked , the clubs around America aren ’ t exactly bumping right now .
Secondly , do you know what funds the happy couple ’ s lifestyle ?
Baseball , and that can ’ t happen if players are getting coronavirus .
If staying out of beauty salons makes sure the MLB paychecks keep showing up , then it ’ s not even up for discussion .
It just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re in a war , folks .
In any war , you have to make sacrifices .
That ’ s just the nature of the beast .
Staying out of beauty salons is an extremely minor sacrifice to make .
It ’ s even easier when everything is closed anyways , and there ’ s tons of money on the line .
Don ’ t worry , Daniella !
There will be plenty of time down the road to be looking like an absolute smoke .

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa doesn’t want his wife near beauty salons with the return of baseball looming on the horizon.
The MLB is slated to get games rolling again in a couple weeks amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, and that means Correa’s wife Daniella has to be careful about who she’s around. One of the sacrifices she’ll apparently have to make is slamming the pause button on going to beauty salons. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
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Correa told the media the following Sunday about his wife and her beauty routine, according to ESPN:
When I talk to my wife she knows. No getting your nails done. No getting your hair done right now. So we’re going to be home. We’re going to focus on the baseball season and once everything is done, then you can go to get your nails done and do everything else.
This seems like the easiest decision in the history of easy decisions. First off, it’s not like a bunch of stuff is even open for Daniella to go to.
What does she need to be looking good for? Last time I checked, the clubs around America aren’t exactly bumping right now.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Daniella Correa Rodriguez (@daniellardzz) on Apr 5, 2020 at 4:00pm PDT
Secondly, do you know what funds the happy couple’s lifestyle? Baseball, and that can’t happen if players are getting coronavirus.
If staying out of beauty salons makes sure the MLB paychecks keep showing up, then it’s not even up for discussion.
It just has to get done.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Daniella Correa Rodriguez (@daniellardzz) on Mar 7, 2020 at 1:42pm PST
We’re in a war, folks. In any war, you have to make sacrifices. That’s just the nature of the beast. Staying out of beauty salons is an extremely minor sacrifice to make.
It’s even easier when everything is closed anyways, and there’s tons of money on the line.
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Don’t worry, Daniella! There will be plenty of time down the road to be looking like an absolute smoke.


thedailycaller--2020-07-07--REPORT: 76% Of NASCAR Fans Under The Age Of 40 Support The Confederate Flag Ban

The vast majority of young NASCAR fans reportedly support banning the Confederate flag from events .
NASCAR sent shockwaves through the sport when the racing league made the decision to ban all confederate flags from events .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) According to Darren Rovell , a study from Performance Research and Full Circle Research found that 76 % of NASCAR fans under the age of 40 support the decision .
Of fans older than 40 years old , 53 % still support the decision @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you need to know about why NASCAR banned the Confederate flag .
The racing league is trying to modernize , and the fanbase is modernizing with it .
I ’ m guessing league officials looked into support for banning the Confederate flag before pulling the trigger on the decision .
The fact it ’ s such a popular decision with the younger fans , who you can reasonably assume will be around for several more decades , probably made it a very easy decision .
Here ’ s another little tidbit to consider @ @ @ @ @ @ @ popular as we move forward , and that means there ’ s more big advertisers out there trying to get involved .
Banning the Confederate flag might entice some companies with deep pockets to take a shot on NASCAR .
If huge companies will write checks and the majority of fans support the move , then it ’ s not even a tough call .

The vast majority of young NASCAR fans reportedly support banning the Confederate flag from events.
NASCAR sent shockwaves through the sport when the racing league made the decision to ban all confederate flags from events. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
According to Darren Rovell, a study from Performance Research and Full Circle Research found that 76% of NASCAR fans under the age of 40 support the decision.
Of fans older than 40 years old, 53% still support the decision.
Percent of NASCAR fan base supportive of getting rid of Confederate flags Fans over 40: 53% Fans under 40: was 76% (Source: Performance Research, Full Circle Research) — Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) July 6, 2020
That study should tell you everything you need to know about why NASCAR banned the Confederate flag. The racing league is trying to modernize, and the fanbase is modernizing with it.
I’m guessing league officials looked into support for banning the Confederate flag before pulling the trigger on the decision.
The fact it’s such a popular decision with the younger fans, who you can reasonably assume will be around for several more decades, probably made it a very easy decision.
Here’s another little tidbit to consider. NASCAR is becoming more and more popular as we move forward, and that means there’s more big advertisers out there trying to get involved.
Banning the Confederate flag might entice some companies with deep pockets to take a shot on NASCAR. If huge companies will write checks and the majority of fans support the move, then it’s not even a tough call.
It’s just business.


thedailycaller--2020-07-07--SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey Says ‘Clarity’ On College Football Should Happen By ‘Late July’

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey thinks the situation with college football will be a lot clearer by the end of July .
Right now , colleges around America are debating what to do with the upcoming college football season amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Sankey told ESPN in part about the timeline and situation , “ There are important decisions to be made in the coming weeks , and by late July there should be more clarity about the fall season.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a sign of optimism , it might not be at all .
West Virginia athletic director Shane Lyons told ESPN in the same article , “ For us in college sports and sports in general , it ’ s not trending the way we were hoping it would.
” Sankey seems to be correct on the timeline .
If we get to the end of July without clarity , then you can stick a pin in the season happening .
Athletes need to be practicing by the middle of July to have games @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If that ’ s not happening by the end of July , then we ’ re in huge trouble .
It ’ s just that simple .
I understand that might not be what you want to hear , but it ’ s the truth .
As for Lyons ’ comments to ESPN , I also find it pretty hard to disagree with him when he says we ’ re not trending in a great direction .
That seems to be incredibly obvious .
Back in May , college football looked like it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hitch .
Now , it ’ s early July and all hell has broken loose .
Hopefully , we get momentum back on our side .
If not , then we could be looking at a very bleak fall when it comes to college football .

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey thinks the situation with college football will be a lot clearer by the end of July.
Right now, colleges around America are debating what to do with the upcoming college football season amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Sankey told ESPN in part about the timeline and situation, “There are important decisions to be made in the coming weeks, and by late July there should be more clarity about the fall season.”
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In case you thought that was a sign of optimism, it might not be at all. West Virginia athletic director Shane Lyons told ESPN in the same article, “For us in college sports and sports in general, it’s not trending the way we were hoping it would.”
View this post on Instagram A post shared by WVU Football (@wvufootball) on Jun 30, 2020 at 3:32pm PDT
Sankey seems to be correct on the timeline. If we get to the end of July without clarity, then you can stick a pin in the season happening.
Athletes need to be practicing by the middle of July to have games rolling by the start of September. If that’s not happening by the end of July, then we’re in huge trouble.
It’s just that simple. I understand that might not be what you want to hear, but it’s the truth.
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As for Lyons’ comments to ESPN, I also find it pretty hard to disagree with him when he says we’re not trending in a great direction.
That seems to be incredibly obvious. Back in May, college football looked like it was going to go off without a hitch.
Now, it’s early July and all hell has broken loose.
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Hopefully, we get momentum back on our side. If not, then we could be looking at a very bleak fall when it comes to college football.


thedailycaller--2020-07-07--Melvin Gordon On Position Battle With Phillip Lindsay: ‘There Can Only Be’ 1 Guy At The Top Of The D

Melvin Gordon On Position Battle With Phillip Lindsay: ‘There Can Only Be’ 1 Guy At The Top Of The Depth Chart

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon is ready to compete for as many reps as possible .
Gordon signed with the Broncos this past offseason , but seeing the field won ’ t come easy .
The Broncos already have Phillip Lindsay in the backfield , and Lindsay recently made it clear that Gordon will have to go “ through ” him if he wants to the starting job .
Well , it sounds like the former Wisconsin star is ready to do just that .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the following Monday during a talk with LaDainian Tomlinson about the situation : We ’ re gon na compete for that spot .
I know it ’ s his territory .
You got ta take the humble route , but I ’ m a competitor at the end of the day .
I ’ m gon na compete and he is , too .
I ’ m just gon na put my head down and work and see where I ’ m at .
But you ’ re right , there can only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
1 guy and a No .
2 guy — it is what it is .
I ’ m gon na go work and get mine .
While Lindsay might be a solid running back who has outperformed expectations , I have some bad news for him .
The Broncos didn ’ t sign Gordon to ride the bench .
The Broncos signed Gordon to lead the backfield and become the face of the offense with Drew Lock .
When Gordon has some solid blocking , the man is borderline unstoppable .
If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ level of the defense , the former Wisconsin sensation is a nightmare for defenses .
The Broncos need to provide Lock with all the help he can get to help open up the passing game .
There ’ s zero chance Gordon is sitting on the bench .
It ’ s just not going to happen .
Will Lindsay get some touches ?
Without a doubt .
Gordon isn ’ t going to get them all , but he ’ s absolutely going to be number one on the depth chart .
To @ @ @ @ @ @

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon is ready to compete for as many reps as possible.
Gordon signed with the Broncos this past offseason, but seeing the field won’t come easy. The Broncos already have Phillip Lindsay in the backfield, and Lindsay recently made it clear that Gordon will have to go “through” him if he wants to the starting job. Well, it sounds like the former Wisconsin star is ready to do just that. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
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Gordon said the following Monday during a talk with LaDainian Tomlinson about the situation:
We’re gonna compete for that spot. I know it’s his territory. You gotta take the humble route, but I’m a competitor at the end of the day. I’m gonna compete and he is, too. I’m just gonna put my head down and work and see where I’m at. But you’re right, there can only be, there’s a No. 1 guy and a No. 2 guy — it is what it is. I’m gonna go work and get mine.
While Lindsay might be a solid running back who has outperformed expectations, I have some bad news for him. The Broncos didn’t sign Gordon to ride the bench.
The Broncos signed Gordon to lead the backfield and become the face of the offense with Drew Lock.
When Gordon has some solid blocking, the man is borderline unstoppable. If he can make it to the second level of the defense, the former Wisconsin sensation is a nightmare for defenses.
The Broncos need to provide Lock with all the help he can get to help open up the passing game. There’s zero chance Gordon is sitting on the bench.
It’s just not going to happen.
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Will Lindsay get some touches? Without a doubt. Gordon isn’t going to get them all, but he’s absolutely going to be number one on the depth chart.
To think otherwise is simply foolish.


thedailycaller--2020-07-07--REPORT: Kentucky Wildcats AD Mitch Barnhart Tells Donors That Capacity At Football And Basketball Ga

REPORT: Kentucky Wildcats AD Mitch Barnhart Tells Donors That Capacity At Football And Basketball Games Will Be Capped At 50%

The Kentucky Wildcats don ’ t plan on having full capacity for football and basketball games during the ongoing coronavirus crisis .
According to Kentucky Sports Radio , athletic director Mitch Barnhart has told donors during conversations that capacity will be capped at 50 % for both sports during the coronavirus pandemic .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) It ’ s not known how many schools in America intend on packing football stadiums in the fall , but it sounds like Kentucky won ’ t be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ m losing hope by the day that we ’ re going to see packed stands in the fall .
While I still think we ’ ll have football , the prospect of having full stands seems dimmer and dimmer with every passing moment .
Given the fact that we ’ re in early July and coronavirus doesn ’ t seem to be slowing down at all , it ’ s hard to envision 100,000+ people packed into some stadiums around America .
As I ’ ve said many times to all the readers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ isn ’ t ideal , and people won ’ t like it .
However , it ’ s a hell of a lot better than nothing at all .
I ’ d rather watch football on TV than not watch football at all .
I have gone to Wisconsin Badgers football games every single season for years and years , but if it ’ s not an option during the coronavirus pandemic , then I ’ ll gladly watch on TV .
We have to be flexible , folks .
We don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but we have to be flexible .
Prepare for changes during the 2020 season , because they ’ re almost certainly coming .

The Kentucky Wildcats don’t plan on having full capacity for football and basketball games during the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
According to Kentucky Sports Radio, athletic director Mitch Barnhart has told donors during conversations that capacity will be capped at 50% for both sports during the coronavirus pandemic. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
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It’s not known how many schools in America intend on packing football stadiums in the fall, but it sounds like Kentucky won’t be among those who do.
I’m losing hope by the day that we’re going to see packed stands in the fall. While I still think we’ll have football, the prospect of having full stands seems dimmer and dimmer with every passing moment.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kentucky Football (@ukfootball) on Jul 2, 2020 at 9:21am PDT
Given the fact that we’re in early July and coronavirus doesn’t seem to be slowing down at all, it’s hard to envision 100,000+ people packed into some stadiums around America.
As I’ve said many times to all the readers during this crisis: capacity being capped isn’t ideal, and people won’t like it.
However, it’s a hell of a lot better than nothing at all. I’d rather watch football on TV than not watch football at all.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kentucky Football (@ukfootball) on Jun 30, 2020 at 3:31pm PDT
I have gone to Wisconsin Badgers football games every single season for years and years, but if it’s not an option during the coronavirus pandemic, then I’ll gladly watch on TV.
We have to be flexible, folks. We don’t have to be happy about it, but we have to be flexible.
Huge thank you to everybody who made my trip to Nebraska an unforgettable experience. The Cornhuskers truly have the best fans in America. I felt at home, and lost count of all the free drinks we were given. If Nebraska fans ever cross paths in Madison, the beers are all on me. pic.twitter.com/4VVj4S4r2J — David Hookstead (@dhookstead) November 17, 2019
Prepare for changes during the 2020 season, because they’re almost certainly coming.


thedailycaller--2020-07-07--NCAA Considering Starting The College Basketball Season In October Because Of The Coronavirus Pandem

NCAA Considering Starting The College Basketball Season In October Because Of The Coronavirus Pandemic

The NCAA is reportedly open to moving up the starting date for college basketball .
At the moment , college sports are completely engulfed by chaos because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic , and people are scrambling for answers .
One of the scenarios to protect college basketball involves moving up the starting date .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) NCAA Senior Vice President of Basketball Dan Gavitt told Sports Illustrated that they ’ re looking at potentially opening the basketball season Oct. 27 instead of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s “ almost a certainty ” that some games scheduled between Thanksgiving and the start of second semesters in January will end up being canceled .
Bumping up the timeline would add some flexibility to the schedule .
Much like with college football , we need some serious flexibility when it comes to the college basketball season .
It ’ s almost a guarantee that there will be changes made to the season because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic .
That ’ s just the reality of the situation .
We just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the crisis .
Unlike with football , college basketball fans are used to games starting in November and going through March into early April with the Final Four .
So , if games get shifted , people will care a lot less .
The season already happens over several different months .
It starts in the fall and ends in the spring .
If there are changes there , people won ’ t lose it like they will if the football season gets bumped to the spring .
We ’ ll see what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shouldn ’ t be an issue at all if it helps secure the season during the coronavirus pandemic .

The NCAA is reportedly open to moving up the starting date for college basketball.
At the moment, college sports are completely engulfed by chaos because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, and people are scrambling for answers. One of the scenarios to protect college basketball involves moving up the starting date. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
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NCAA Senior Vice President of Basketball Dan Gavitt told Sports Illustrated that they’re looking at potentially opening the basketball season Oct. 27 instead of in November.
Gavitt added that it’s “almost a certainty” that some games scheduled between Thanksgiving and the start of second semesters in January will end up being canceled.
Bumping up the timeline would add some flexibility to the schedule.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Wisconsin Basketball (@badgermbb) on Jun 16, 2020 at 4:19pm PDT
Much like with college football, we need some serious flexibility when it comes to the college basketball season.
It’s almost a guarantee that there will be changes made to the season because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
That’s just the reality of the situation. We just have to learn how to adapt to the crisis.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Wisconsin Basketball (@badgermbb) on Jun 9, 2020 at 10:24am PDT
Unlike with football, college basketball fans are used to games starting in November and going through March into early April with the Final Four.
So, if games get shifted, people will care a lot less. The season already happens over several different months. It starts in the fall and ends in the spring.
If there are changes there, people won’t lose it like they will if the football season gets bumped to the spring.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Wisconsin Basketball (@badgermbb) on May 13, 2020 at 6:32pm PDT
We’ll see what happens, but bumping up the timeline shouldn’t be an issue at all if it helps secure the season during the coronavirus pandemic.


thedailycaller--2020-07-07--Rasir Bolton Says He Left Penn State Over A Noose Reference From Pat Chambers

Iowa State basketball player Rasir Bolton says he left Penn State because of a noose comment from head coach Patrick Chambers .
Bolton , who is one of the best players the Cyclones have , left the Penn State basketball program after the 2019 season , and we now know why .
It ’ s because Chambers “ referenced a ‘ noose ’ around ” his neck during a conversation .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Bolton tweeted the following in part about the incident : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is why I left Penn State .
Head Coach Patrick Chambers , the day after his one-game suspension in January 2019 , in talking to me referenced a ‘ noose ’ around my neck .
A noose : symbolic of lynching , slavery and racial terrorism .
Due to other interactions with [ Chambers ] , I knew this was no slip of the tongue .
I reported this immediately to my academic advisor .
I confronted Coach Chambers .
I spoke directly with the [ athletic director ’ s ] office myself @ @ @ @ @ @ @ below .
Chambers released an apology Monday after Bolton ’ s claim became public .
He stated in part , “ I can not apologize enough for what I said , and I will carry that forever.
” You can read the full apology from Chambers below .
While it certainly doesn ’ t sound like Chambers meant his noose comment in a racist manner or in a manner about lynching , it was still insanely stupid .
As Bolton claimed in his statement , Chambers ’ excuse was that he was “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aware ” of how bad the comment was .
I can ’ t speak to what is in Chambers ’ heart , but I can say that it ’ s very hard to climb the ladder as a coach in sports if you ’ re a racist .
More than likely , it was just an incredibly stupid comment that Chambers made without thinking it through .
It cost him one of his best players , and it ’ s a reminder that our words can have consequences .
Bolton has now gone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and it might be time to move forward .
Chambers needs to use his brain before speaking .
You simply can ’ t tell a black athlete he has a noose on his neck no matter what the context is .

Iowa State basketball player Rasir Bolton says he left Penn State because of a noose comment from head coach Patrick Chambers.
Bolton, who is one of the best players the Cyclones have, left the Penn State basketball program after the 2019 season, and we now know why. It’s because Chambers “referenced a ‘noose’ around” his neck during a conversation. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
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Bolton tweeted the following in part about the incident:
A ‘noose’ around my neck is why I left Penn State. Head Coach Patrick Chambers, the day after his one-game suspension in January 2019, in talking to me referenced a ‘noose’ around my neck. A noose: symbolic of lynching, slavery and racial terrorism. Due to other interactions with [Chambers], I knew this was no slip of the tongue. I reported this immediately to my academic advisor. I confronted Coach Chambers. I spoke directly with the [athletic director’s] office myself.
You can read his full statement below.
Why I chose to leave Penn State. pic.twitter.com/uszEPPJZPM — ???? (@rasir_9) July 6, 2020
Chambers released an apology Monday after Bolton’s claim became public. He stated in part, “I cannot apologize enough for what I said, and I will carry that forever.”
You can read the full apology from Chambers below.
While it certainly doesn’t sound like Chambers meant his noose comment in a racist manner or in a manner about lynching, it was still insanely stupid.
As Bolton claimed in his statement, Chambers’ excuse was that he was “from the north and wasn’t aware” of how bad the comment was.
I can’t speak to what is in Chambers’ heart, but I can say that it’s very hard to climb the ladder as a coach in sports if you’re a racist.
More than likely, it was just an incredibly stupid comment that Chambers made without thinking it through. It cost him one of his best players, and it’s a reminder that our words can have consequences.
Bolton has now gone on the record, Chambers has apologized and it might be time to move forward. Chambers needs to use his brain before speaking. You simply can’t tell a black athlete he has a noose on his neck no matter what the context is.


thedailycaller--2020-07-07--REPORT: Ivy League Football Coaches Expect Season To Move To The Spring

Ivy League football coaches reportedly expect the season to move to the spring .
With the coronavirus pandemic continuing to cause problems in the world of sports , many people are preparing different plans to save football .
One of the plans is to move the season to the fall , and it sounds like that ’ s exactly what the Ivy League will do .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Multiple coaches in the conference told The Athletic that they anticipate the schedule will shift @ @ @ @ @ @ @ While I ’ d never be happy about football moving from the fall , I also don ’ t really care if the Ivy League bumps their schedule to the spring .
People seem to think the rest of college football will follow whatever the Ivy League decides to do , but that ’ s simply ridiculous .
Nick Saban and the SEC aren ’ t going to be taking orders from Harvard plutocrats .
That much I can 100 % guarantee .
The Ivy League might be a prestigious conference , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ world of college football .
The Big 10 and SEC run the show .
If those two conferences push to play in the fall , then that ’ s what ’ s going to happen .
I ’ ll make sure to pour one out for the Ivy League if they have to move to the fall , but I damn sure won ’ t push the B1G and the SEC to do the same .
Let the big boys play football as we always have .

Ivy League football coaches reportedly expect the season to move to the spring.
With the coronavirus pandemic continuing to cause problems in the world of sports, many people are preparing different plans to save football. One of the plans is to move the season to the fall, and it sounds like that’s exactly what the Ivy League will do. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Multiple coaches in the conference told The Athletic that they anticipate the schedule will shift to the spring because of coronavirus.
While I’d never be happy about football moving from the fall, I also don’t really care if the Ivy League bumps their schedule to the spring.
People seem to think the rest of college football will follow whatever the Ivy League decides to do, but that’s simply ridiculous.
Nick Saban and the SEC aren’t going to be taking orders from Harvard plutocrats. That much I can 100% guarantee.
The Ivy League might be a prestigious conference, but it holds very little power in the world of college football. The Big 10 and SEC run the show.
If those two conferences push to play in the fall, then that’s what’s going to happen.
I’ll make sure to pour one out for the Ivy League if they have to move to the fall, but I damn sure won’t push the B1G and the SEC to do the same.
Let the big boys play football as we always have.