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NAACP President to make 'SportsCenter' appearance regarding Protect College Sports Act

ESPN moved the interview to give Johnson airtime before the Senate vote after criticism over its on-air support for the bill.

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Credit: ESPN, NAACPESPN has been front and center in the political world thanks to the last two episodes of College GameDay that featured advocacy for the Protect College Sports Act. In GameDay‘s opening week, spokesperson Nick Saban and Pat McAfee called on Congress to pass the bipartisan legislation. While the bill is backed by individuals on both sides of the political aisle, as well as coaches, administrators, and networks, it also faces opp…
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Jackson NAACP president weighs in on college sports bill

NAACP President Derrick Johnson, who lives in Jackson, is speaking out against the Protect College Sports Act after appearing on ESPN’s SportsCenter.

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NAACP President to make 'SportsCenter' appearance regarding Protect College Sports Act

Credit: ESPN, NAACPESPN has been front and center in the political world thanks to the last two episodes of College GameDay that featured advocacy for the Protect College Sports Act. In GameDay‘s opening week, spokesperson Nick Saban and Pat McAfee called on Congress to pass the bipartisan legislation. While the bill is backed by individuals on both sides of the political aisle, as well as coaches, administrators, and networks, it also faces opp…

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