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UPDATE 3:42 PM PT — Stephen Jackson just made a promise to George Floyd’s family — that he will step in and do everything he can to be a father figure for George’s 6-year-old daughter. “I’m gonna be there for her,” Jackson said to Floyd’s family Tuesday in Minneapolis. “I’m gonna walk her down the aisle. I’m gonna be there for her. I’m gonna be here to wipe your tears. I’m gonna be here for you and Gigi.” “Floyd might not be here but I’m here for her, I’m here to get justice.” “This sh*t has to stop.” Ex-NBA star Stephen Jackson is now putting pressure on his fellow pro athletes in the NFL, NBA and MLB to call out the people in the front offices … claiming straight up, “They’re not fighting for us!” “It’s time to hold our owners, GMs, Vice Presidents, everybody at the top accountable,” Jackson said on social media. “They want you to dance They want you to smile, promote, shoot, workout, represent the organization the right way, right? But they’re not fighting for us! I don’t hear none of them.” Jackson has been speaking out publicly — and passionately — ever since the killing of his longtime friend George Floyd … demanding justice and action. While he doesn’t call anyone out by name — it’s clear Jackson feels the people at the top of the organizations are not doing enough to support the movement against police brutality, racism and social injustice. “It’s time to hold them accountable, bro. Hold ya’ll [Team President]  accountable. Hold ya’ll owner accountable because 9 out of 10 times, if they ain’t speaking with us, then they against us.” “They love you bringing all that money in, but why they ain’t speaking up when our kids get murdered or when our black men or black women getting murdered?” “The time is now, bro. Can’t play both sides.” Originally Published — 2:55 PM PT Read Full Article

How does Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez feel about the NFL’s Washington team participating in #BlackoutTuesday? SHE THINKS IT’S RIDICULOUS!!! As you probably saw, millions of people posted black squares on social media Tuesday to show solidarity with the protesters. The Washington Redskins also took part — and AOC called ’em out quick. “Want to really stand for racial justice? Change your name.” Of course, there’s a been a movement for YEARS to get Washington to change the name, but they’ve steadily resisted — pointing to data they claim shows most Native Americans do NOT find the name offensive. However, a recent poll conducted by UC Berkeley showed more than half of 1,000 Native Americas surveyed found the name offensive. But, will the new protests finally convince the franchise to drop the moniker? Don’t bet on it … Read Full Article

Legendary college football coach Johnny Majors — who led Pittsburgh to a national title in 1976 — has died at 85, the school announced Wednesday. Majors was a head coach at the college level from 1968-1996 … with programs including Pitt, Iowa State and — most notably — Tennessee, where he led the Volunteers for 16 seasons. John’s wife, Mary Lynn, released a statement to WNML … saying, “It’s with a sad heart that we make this announcement,” she said. “John passed away this morning. He spent his last hours doing something he dearly loved: looking out over his cherished Tennessee River.” Pitt also addressed Majors’ passing, saying, “He led us to our greatest glory and changed Pitt forever. Thank you, Coach. Rest in peace.” Majors was also an incredible single-wing back for the Vols from 1953-56 … receiving All-American honors and finishing 2nd in Heisman voting in 1956. He rushed for 549 yards and 7 TDs and passed for 552 yards and 5 TDs that season, leading the Vols to a 10-1 record and winning an SEC title. #RIP Read Full Article

Amen Ogbongbemiga — a superstar on Oklahoma State’s football team — says he tested positive for coronavirus … this after he attended a protest in Tulsa, Okla. The linebacker — who was voted the Cowboys’ defensive MVP in 2019 — revealed the diagnosis Tuesday, shortly after several OSU players were tested this week. Ogbongbemiga says he was careful while around others during the protest, claiming he was “well protective of myself” … but he implored others to take precautions while out demonstrating in large groups. “Please,” the football player said, “if you are going to protest, take care of yourself and stay safe.” Ogbongbemiga will now have to quarantine in special on-campus housing at Oklahoma State — according to reports — and he’ll be retested for the virus later this week. Of course, Cowboys players are taking coronavirus tests in preparation for team workouts later this month … as Big 12 officials are allowing teams to return starting June 15. Read Full Article

Cops pulled a drive-by on some black kids in Los Angeles. Seriously, and it’s all on video. To be fair to cops, the video doesn’t show how this interaction started, but the conclusion is suspicious. The group of about 5 to 6 apparent teens — many with backpacks and skateboards — were walking on a sidewalk, and not in the middle of a protest. Suddenly, an L.A. County Sheriff’s Dept. cruiser pulled up on the street corner and unleashed a hail of rubber bullets on the group of kids … who were already running away from the cops. Again, we don’t yet know what sparked this confrontation, but here’s what’s clear from the video — at the moment the shooting started, the kids were calmly walking together down the street. The video caught the attention of Lil Nas X who tweeted, “This is why we need to push as hard as ever this time.” To Lil Nas’ point … this appears to be exactly the kind of police behavior against which millions are protesting right now. We’ve reached out to the Sheriff’s Dept for more information. Story developing … Read Full Article

Two ex-Clemson players claimed a white assistant coach used the n-word during a 2017 Tigers practice … and now, the guy has fessed up to using the racial slur — and has issued an apology. “Three years ago on the practice field, I made a grave mistake involving D.J. Greenlee,” said Danny Pearman, a 55-year-old, white assistant head coach on Dabo Swinney’s staff. “I repeated a racial slur I overheard when trying to stop the word from being used on the practice field. What I overheard, I had no right to repeat.” Here’s the backstory .. former Clemson player Kanyon Tuttle on Tuesday claimed Swinney “allowed a coach to call a player the N-word during practice with no repercussions.” Tuttle’s allegations were somewhat backed by former Tigers tight end D.J. Greenlee, who explained the whole situation in an in-depth interview with The State. Greenlee says he had missed a blocking assignment on a play … and had a conversation with Pearman about it. Greenlee says when he broke it all down to his fellow teammate Milan Richard, he used the n-word himself. “[Milan] was asking me what happened? ‘What’s coach getting on to you about?’” Greenlee said. “I was just like, ‘Man I got the [n-word] that came in my gap.’ I was talking to my teammate.” “That was all that was said. Then the next thing you know coach Pearman starts coming over there. He was repeating what I just said. He’s like, ‘[n-word] this, [n-word] that. The [n-word] wasn’t there.’” Greenlee emphasized Pearman did NOT call him the n-word, but rather just repeated what he had said. D.J. said he believes Swinney had a talk with the coach about the incident … and he claims Pearman also later apologized for it. For his part, Pearman added in his statement Tuesday, “I apologized to D.J. at the conclusion of practice, who then appropriately raised his concern to Coach Swinney.” “Coach and I met to discuss the incident, and he reiterated that my language was unacceptable. I later apologized again as well as expressed my sincere regret to our position group the following day.” Pearman continued, “I love the young men who choose to come to our university, and I would never do anything to intentionally hurt them. I sincerely apologize to D.J., his family, our team and our staff.” Swinney — who condemned police brutality and social injustice on Monday in his first meeting with reporters since George Floyd’s death — has yet to comment on the situation. Read Full Article

A couple of Chicago PD officers allegedly chose to let a gang shootout play out amid the unrest over George Floyd’s death … at least that’s what it sounds like on the citywide police scanner. As violence and riots continued Monday night in Chicago, word came over the scanner at 9:27 PM of a shooting at Cermak and Spaulding. Cops were told … “There’s gangbangers vs. gangbangers. They’re shooting across at each other.” The response … one officer says, “Let ’em do it,” and another follows up with “Let it be!” Another call over the scanner immediately follows, confirming the gang members were shooting at each other at the same location. It’s unclear if cops ever responded to the shooting. We reached out to Chicago PD … they tell us they’re looking into the audio and its authenticity. However, we’ve confirmed the audio went over the police scanner … it’s just a matter of who made the comments. As we reported … law enforcement sources have told us police radios have gone missing during the recent civil unrest and chaos, so it’s possible the voices heard over the scanner are not cops. In a similar case, an NYPD scanner broadcast a call to shoot and run over protesters … which sounds like it came from officers but could have been someone else. NYPD is looking into it, as well. Read Full Article

Carole Baskin’s vanished husband’s dying wishes appear to have been concocted by somebody other than him — so says the local sheriff still investigating the case. Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister told WTSP where things stood in his investigation of Don Lewis’ mysterious disappearance … which was documented on ‘Tiger King.’ He said they actually had some new developments — namely, that they’ve confirmed his will was, in fact, a forgery. Sheriff Chronister doesn’t even try to hedge — he says they had two experts take a look at it, and both concluded the same thing … it’s a fake. He also says that’s something his office already knew, going on to say his team was following up on some promising new leads. Here’s why the will is so important … it has a bizarre clause that says in case of Don’s disappearance Carol gets everything. Talk to any estate planning expert and they will tell you … they’ve NEVER seen a clause like that — EVER. Now, for some bad news for folks who want justice for Don … Sheriff Chronister says despite what he and his detectives found — including possible malfeasance on the part of Carole — it might end up being moot by the end of it … ’cause there’s not much they can do to charge her criminally. It’s the same that often foils cases like these … too much time. Even on the civil end of things, the Sheriff says a judge has already deemed the will valid … which is what allowed Carole to inherit pretty much all of Don’s assets and wealth. So, not much can be done there either. Still, dude sounds determined to get to the truth. Read Full Article

Logan Paul says his brother Jake Paul did NOT steal anything during a looting incident at a mall in Arizona — but he’s slamming his lil bro for being there in the first place. “Jake didn’t loot,” Logan said while carrying a Black Lives Matter sign in L.A. on Tuesday with his girlfriend, Josie Canseco. “Should he have been there? Absolutely f**cking not. But, my brother didn’t steal anything.” The incident in question went down Saturday night at Fashion Square in Scottsdale, Arizona — where looters went after tennis shoes and pretty much everything that wasn’t nailed down. Paul captured video of the craziness and says he was tear-gassed by cops who also pointed guns at him. “I ain’t doing sh*t bro,” Paul said … “Look at ’em. Pointing guns at me right now. Swear to God, no cap, that’s tear gas, bro!” “Rest In Peace George Floyd.” Jake later put out a statement saying he was not part of the looting or vandalism — but believed it was important to document the civil unrest and “bring more attention” to the cause. Read Full Article

An apparent agitator in the middle of a peaceful protest’s car is burned out … after the firework he tried to leave got thrown back into his car by a protester. The crazy incident went down Tuesday in Riverside, CA after a man pulled into the middle of the street, stepped out and laid down what looks like a Molotov cocktail. You can see from the video the stunt immediately backfired on him because a protester — trying to keep the march peaceful — grabbed the smoking bottle and tossed it right back into dude’s car!!! The agitator made a failed attempt to get it out of the vehicle but ended up ducking for cover as the bottle exploded. It’s a stark illustration of what’s been happening in a lot of the protests over George Floyd’s death at the hands of ex-cop Derek Chauvin. Peaceful demonstrations interrupted by agitators trying to amp up violence. This time peaceniks fought back. Read Full Article