Posts tagged: San Francisco 49ers

America’s Embrace of Legalized Gambling is a Sporting Proposition

Written by Robert Knight

It’s nothing short of amazing how fast gambling has been embraced by professional sports. After all, Las Vegas is the host city for Super Bowl LVIII.

Something like 50 million people BET on the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers. Plus, the broadcast ad lineup featured once-taboo spots for several betting services.

Gambling used to be radioactive for sports. The professional leagues and their college counterparts wanted fans to trust that outcomes were honest, not tainted.… Continue Reading

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categories Gambling | | datetime February 12, 2024 6:56 AM | comments Comments Off on America’s Embrace of Legalized Gambling is a Sporting Proposition

Kicking Off More Contempt for America

Written by Robert Knight

What is it with our ruling elites? How did they come to have so much disdain for America?  Some recent events have yet again brought this unfortunate situation to the surface.

Let’s start with Nike, the Portland, Oregon-based sportswear mega-company.  It did not become a Fortune 100 corporation by chance or careless management.

Debuting as Blue Ribbon Sports in 1964, the firm under Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight officially adopted the Nike name and the famous Swoosh logo in 1971.… Continue Reading

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categories Marriage, Family & Culture, Media Watch | | datetime September 12, 2018 6:45 AM | comments Comments Off on Kicking Off More Contempt for America