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Current Sports | June 23, 2020 | Bubba Wallace Noose Controversy Unites NASCAR, New Lions Owner

WKAR Public Media | By Al Martin
Published June 23, 2020 at 4:20 PM EDT
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Al reacts to the sport of NASCAR coming together to show support of Black driver Bubba Wallace; Detroit Pistons find new general manager; New ownership for Detroit Lions 

On today's Current Sports with Al Martin, we react to the scene from NASCAR showing unity in the midst of the Bubba Wallace controversy in which the Black driver found a noose hanging in his garage. What does it say about the progress we are making in regards to race relations in America? Also, get Al's thoughts on new Detroit Pistons general manager Troy Weaver and we bring you news of 'new' ownership for the Detroit Lions. That, and more!

Episode 1657
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Al Martin
Al Martin is the host of Beyond the Score, a new series coming to WKAR in the fall of 2024. Al is also sports reporter for WKAR news.
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