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John Simmons is a Culture reporter for the MRCTV Blog, specializing in exposing liberal bias in the world of sports. He graduated with a degree in journalism from Liberty University and has written for numerous publications and websites, including The Boston Globe, The Liberty Champion, and The Standing for Freedom Center. 

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John Simmons | January 26, 2022
It’s crazy to think that we live in a world where our leaders are viewed as hateful and radical when they try to uphold reason, but that is what is happening in Tennessee in the ever-raging battle over transgender policy in sports. Luc Esquivel, a 14-year-old transgendered boy from Tennessee(along with his parents and the ACLU),  is suing Tennessee for its state law preventing anyone from…
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John Simmons | January 24, 2022
When you've lost Bob Costas ... Sports broadcaster Bob Costas has had enough with the International Olympic Committee’s and media’s combined love affair with communist countries. Over the past fourteen years, three of the past eight Summer and Winter Olympic events have been hosted in communist nations – the 2008 Summer Olympics (Beijing), the 2014 Winter Olympics (Sochi, Russia), and the…
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John Simmons | January 21, 2022
Tyrants are insecure individuals who prey on the weak and the vulnerable in order to make themselves feel powerful. But when someone dares challenge them by calling out their heartless actions and exposing them for the cowards they are, tyrants tend to silence their challengers in often ridiculous ways. Boston Celtics forward Enes Kanter Freedom has gone on a one-man crusade in calling out China…
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John Simmons | January 20, 2022
The national anthem has widely been disrespected by athletes and sports franchises alike in recent years. One Florida lawmaker is doing all he can to fight back against that. Fla. Sen. Joe Gruters (R-Sarasota) has introduced a bill that if passed will require “the national anthem be played before games at professional sporting events at taxpayer-funded venues." Gruters added that if professional…
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John Simmons | January 19, 2022
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger likely concluded an illustrious 18-year career in the NFL after a 42-21 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the Wild Card round of the playoffs on Sunday. While the end of a football career is daunting to some, “Big Ben” is incredibly optimistic about what the future holds and is satisfied with what he accomplished in his career. The two-time…
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John Simmons | January 18, 2022
The organizing committee for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing has already been closed off to any foreign spectators. Now, the committee has announced that only “selected groups” within China will be given tickets to attend one of the greatest athletic spectacles in the world. The organizing committee said they have changed their minds in the name of “safety” (which these days is a synonym for…
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John Simmons | January 18, 2022
The controversy surrounding transgender swimmer Lia Thomas has dominated the swimming world’s news cycle for over a month. Michael Phelps, the most revered and successful swimmer of all time, has just offered his thoughts on the situation. His stance? According to him, it’s complicated. Phelps seems to be ok with the fact that a man is calling himself a woman (which makes no sense in any form…
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John Simmons | January 17, 2022
Athletes are revered individuals whom we rightfully expect to behave with class and maturity on and off the field, especially when they must accept defeat. Unfortunately, that does not always happen. Just look at Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady, who during a regular-season matchup with the New Orleans Saints ran over to his opponents’ sideline and yelled profanity at a coach: Tom…
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John Simmons | January 14, 2022
Novak Djokovic’s intense battle to have his visa approved by the Australian government took a turn for the worse when Immigration Minister Alex Hawke revoked the tennis star’s visa and threatened him with deportation, even though Djokovic has done nothing wrong. “Today I exercised my power under section 133C(3) of the Migration Act to cancel the visa held by Mr. Novak Djokovic on health and…
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John Simmons | January 13, 2022
A week ago, the NCAA published a list of guidelines that communicates their COVID-19 guidelines for winter athletes in the upcoming season. Within those guidelines, the NCAA admitted something that most Americans already understood: natural immunity is an effective way for someone to be protected against COVID-19. The NCAA included a list of factors it considered would classify someone as “fully…