Luis Paez-Pumar

Luis Paez-Pumar is a Caracas-born, Miami-raised writer living in Brooklyn. He writes about sports and culture all around the internet, most recently at Deadspin.

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Texas Longhorns Athletes Want to Remove School Song Over Its Racist History

The student-athletes also want the school to change building names around campus

NFL Decision to Allow Anthem Kneeling Draws Trump Rage

Trump tweeted that all players should stand during the anthem, in contrast with the NFL's decision

Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich Responds to Death of George Floyd

The five-time NBA champion coach spoke about systemic racism in a video statement

Soccer Legend Hao Haidong Blasts Chinese Communist Party

China's leading all-time goalscorer became the highest-profile Chinese national to criticize the government

LA Galaxy Cut Aleksandar Katai Over Wife's "Racist" Instagram Posts

Tea Katai mocked Black Lives Matter protesters on Instagram on Tuesday

NBA Restart Unanimously Approved by the Players Association

The players unanimously voted to approve the plan to restart the season at Disney World

Jordan Brand Pledges $100 Million Towards Racial Equality

The $100 million donation is on top of Nike's pledge of $40 million towards community organizations

NFL, Goodell Admit They Were Wrong About Racism and Protests

The statement elicited a mixed reaction from current NFL players

Coronavirus-Infected Athletes Could Face Long-Lasting Side Effects

A New York Times report found that lung issues and blood clots could pop up for those infected with COVID-19

American Runner Breaks Record for Fastest “Jeans Mile”

The American runner ran a 4 minute and 6.25 second mile while wearing a pair of Levi's

Goodell Statement on George Floyd Criticized by Some NFL Players

Eric Reid and Kenny Stills both called out the NFL commissioner's statement on social media

Jaylen Brown Drove From Boston to Atlanta to Lead Peaceful Protest for George Floyd

The Celtics guard drove from Boston to Atlanta in response to the death of George Floyd

Roger Federer Is the World's Highest-Paid Athlete for the First Time

Federer topped the Forbes list for highest-paid athletes, earning $106 million in 2019

NFL Rejects Barstool Owner's Bid to Watch MNF With Roger Goodell

The Barstool Sports founder has previously trespassed on NFL property, among other antics

Colin Kaepernick Pledges Legal Aid to Minneapolis Protesters

The protesters have been organizing this week due to the killing of George Floyd by police