This is not the time for silence. It's time for our various sports commissioners to speak.
Loudly and clearly.That means NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell should make his opinion known. So should MLB Commissioner Bud Selig.The same goes for the heads of the NBA, the NHL and any other sports league that does business in Arizona.
Their collective message to Arizona should leave no room for interpretation:
If Senate Bill 1070, which requires police to question people about their immigration status and demand to see their documents if they suspect the person is in the U.S. illegally, goes into effect July 29, then you can say goodbye to a plethora of sporting events.
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Sports Commissioners should boycott Arizona Events
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The Day In Sports MLB - Ernie Harwell Dies at Age 92
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After a long battle with cancer, beloved Tigers broadcaster Ernie Harwell died in his home Tuesday at the age of 92. Harwell was the voice of the Tigers for 55 years, ending his career after the 2002 season. He also became the only announcer in MLB history to be traded for a player when the Brooklyn Dodgers needed one in a pinch.
Bud Selig (MLB Commissioner) - "Without question, Ernie was one of the finest and most distinguished gentlemen I have ever met. On behalf of Major League Baseball, I extend my deepest sympathy to Ernie's beloved wife Lulu, his four children, his friends and his countless admirers throughout our game."
Vin Scully (HOF Dodgers Broadcaster) - "He was with the Dodgers in '48 and '49, then I sat in his chair. I didn't follow or succeed him, I just sat in his chair. He was so gracious and kind. Probably the best word is that he was a gentleman, and it came across. He just cared for people. He loved baseball. He was such a nice guy, so you can understand why the people of Detroit just loved him."
Bud Selig (MLB Commissioner) - "Without question, Ernie was one of the finest and most distinguished gentlemen I have ever met. On behalf of Major League Baseball, I extend my deepest sympathy to Ernie's beloved wife Lulu, his four children, his friends and his countless admirers throughout our game."
Vin Scully (HOF Dodgers Broadcaster) - "He was with the Dodgers in '48 and '49, then I sat in his chair. I didn't follow or succeed him, I just sat in his chair. He was so gracious and kind. Probably the best word is that he was a gentleman, and it came across. He just cared for people. He loved baseball. He was such a nice guy, so you can understand why the people of Detroit just loved him."
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