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Ivan Lambert

Commanders show support for Israel amidst war

Saturday’s Hamas terrorist attacks have reminded us that American Football is not the ultimate news in the world.

The NFL is clearly the most watched, most gambled-upon sport in the U.S.

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Thursday’s miserable loss to the Chicago Bears was 40-20. One team showed up determined to win their first game in nearly a calendar year. The other team showed up “knowing” they were going to win the game and were embarrassed.

This weekend, the Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel have claimed the lives of hundreds of Jews, and there have been Americans kidnapped as well.

The Washington Commanders, via their Twitter — or X — account, expressed support for Israel with the hashtag #StandWith Isreal.

The Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils also offered their support for Israel.

In addition to the 76ers, the NBA offered its support for Israel.

We certainly love our American football and, in particular, desire our favorite team to perform well and succeed. Yet, desiring sports and politics not to be mixed is naive because there are world events that should and do heavily transcend the NFL.

 

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