Jeremy Roenick Out at NBC After ‘Inappropriate’ Comment About Co-Worker
NBC has fired hockey analyst Jeremy Roenick after “inappropriate” comments made last year about one of his co-workers.
Philadelphia Flyers
Police: No Evidence for Philadelphia Flyers Mascot Assault Accusation
Philadelphia police announced on Monday that they will not pursue charges against Flyers mascot “Gritty” for the alleged assault of a child during a photoshoot.
Philadelphia Hockey Mascot ‘Gritty’ Accused of Punching Child
Chris Greenwell said that his son Brandon was punched in the back by “Gritty” at a recent Flyers game.
Raging Bullies: Flyers Give Fans Room to Break Stuff for Fun
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Flyers have turned their fans into Raging Bullies.
Yankees Fans Call for Boycott After Ban of Kate Smith’s ‘God Bless America’
Yankees fans are calling for a boycott in response to the team’s banning of Kate Smith’s version of God Bless America. The team ditched the late singer’s rendition after a they learned Smith had also sung some controversial songs about blacks back in the 1930s.
FS1’s Jason Whitlock Slams Media Hypocrisy on Kate Smith Ban
This month, several pro sports moved to tear down statues to and ban songs by Kate Smith, because back in the 1930s she sang songs that many today consider racist. However, FS1’s Jason Whitlock saw nothing but hypocrisy with sports teams banning Smith while at the same time embracing racist, sexist rappers, Newsbusters noted.
WATCH: Mike Francesa Reads Lyrics from Controversial Kate Smith Song to Determine if Racist
The decision of the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Flyers to ditch the songs and statues associated with 1930’s era songstress Kate Smith, has become a heated topic of conversation in the sports world.
WATCH: ESPN’s Will Cain Slams Yankees and Flyers for ‘Overreaction’ in Banning Kate Smith’s ‘God Bless America’
ESPN analyst Will Cain came out swinging against the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Flyers for banning singer Kate Smith’s rendition of “God Bless America,” because other songs she sang back in the 1930s may be considered “racist” today.
Flyers Cover Statue of Singer Kate Smith amid Racism Allegations
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Flyers are covering a statue of singer Kate Smith outside their arena, following the New York Yankees in cutting ties and looking into allegations of racism against the 1930s star with a popular recording of “God Bless America.”
WATCH: Gritty Ejected for Streaking at Lincoln Financial Field
Gritty, the very unattractive official mascot of the Philadelphia Flyers and, unofficially, the adopted mascot of several militant leftist organizations, got himself arrested on Saturday for streaking.
Antifa Uses Flyers Mascot ‘Gritty’ to Protest Proud Boys in Philadelphia
Left-wingers have adopted Gritty, the mascot of the Philadelphia Flyers, and forced it into service as a symbol of Antifa.
Flyers Introduce Odd-Looking Mascot, Soak in the Comments
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Flyers have introduced an odd-looking new team mascot — a 7-foot fuzzy creature named Gritty with a wild, orange beard.
Former NHL Goalie Ray Emery Drowns in Hamilton, Ontario
Retired NHL goaltender Ray Emery, who helped the Ottawa Senators reach the final in 2007 and won the Stanley Cup with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2013, drowned in his hometown of Hamilton, Ontario. He was 35.
