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Nationals vs. Phillies postponed amid continued calls for justice

Washington Nationals’ Howie Kendrick (47) is out at second as Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Jean Segura throws to first but is unable to put out Nationals’ Luis Garcia during the fourth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Thursday night’s game between the Washington Nationals and the Philadelphia Phillies has been postponed as players call attention to racial injustice following the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin. The teams join a host of athletes across the sports world, from tennis to basketball, who are stopping play in protest. See the Nationals’ statement below:

The Oakland Athletics made the decision not to play their game against the Texas Rangers, and several other MLB games were postponed in protest, though some games were played Thursday. The NFL, NBA and WNBA have also seen teams make the decision to bow out of practice and games in protest of police brutality and Blake’s shooting. The Washington Football Team announced they canceled practice “to have dialogue on social injustice and reflect on the shooting of Jacob Blake.”

The Baltimore Ravens put out a comprehensive statement Thursday night:

The Arizona Cardinals, Chicago Bears, Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers, Indianapolis Colts, New York Jets and Tennessee Titans also did not practice Thursday in protest. The NBA saw a second day of playoff game disruptions as a result of player protests. A source speaking to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity said the players had agreed to finish the rest of the postseason. “We obviously agree that whether we play or not, we still have to do our best to make change and we still have to do our part in the community,” Orlando guard Michael Carter-Williams said in a video interview with a Magic public relations official. The WNBA also canceled all games Thursday, a second night of disruption, as teams took a stance against police violence and Blake’s shooting. “This is not a strike. This is not a boycott. This is a affirmatively day of reflection, a day of informed action and mobilization,” WNBA players’ union President Nneka Ogwumike said on ESPN. The NHL faced criticism as playoff games continued even as other pro sports leagues had postponed games or had players sit out Wednesday night. But, on Thursday, the league and the players’ union decided to put off playoff games Thursday and Friday. The Associated Press contributed to this report.

MLB All-Star Game locations: 2023, 2024, 2025 and beyond

MLB All-Star Game locations: 2023, 2024, 2025 and beyond originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonMajor League Baseball’s All-Star Game has been around since 1933, serving as one of professional sports’ most historic annual celebrations of its best players.Three of the next four All-Star Game locations have been determined. The 2023 Midsummer Classic will be played at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, marking the third time the Mariners have hosted and first since 2001.MLB has also gotten out ahead and locked in Globe Life Field for 2024 and Citizens Bank Park for 2026. The Texas Rangers, who opened their new ballpark in 2020, will host the game for just the second time since moving to Arlington in 1972.The Philadelphia Phillies will then host the event in 2026 as part of the league's celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.A location for 2025 has yet to be announced.Upcoming MLB All-Star Games locations:2023: T-Mobile Park (Seattle Mariners) on July 11, 20232024: Globe Life Field (Texas Rangers), date to be determined2025: Location to be determined2026: Citizens Bank Park (Philadelphia Phillies), date to be determinedRecent MLB All-Star Game locations:2022: Dodger Stadium (Los Angeles Dodgers), AL won 3-22021: Coors Field (Colorado Rockies), AL won 5-22020: All-Star Game canceled, Dodgers awarded 2022 instead2019: Progressive Field (Cleveland Indians), AL won 4-22018: Nationals Park (Washington Nationals), AL won 8-62017: Marlins Park (Miami Marlins), AL won 2-12016: Petco Park (San Diego Padres), AL won 4-22015: Great American Ballpark (Cincinnati Reds), AL won 6-32014: Target Field (Minnesota Twins), AL won 5-32013: Citi Field (New York Mets), AL won 3-02012: Kauffman Stadium (Kansas City Royals), NL won 8-0
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