{"id":2068391,"date":"2023-10-15T22:33:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-16T02:33:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-mlb-star-david-wells-promises-to-keep-blasting-sports-woke-atmosphere-2\/"},"modified":"2023-10-15T22:37:22","modified_gmt":"2023-10-16T02:37:22","slug":"former-mlb-star-david-wells-promises-to-keep-blasting-sports-woke-atmosphere-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-mlb-star-david-wells-promises-to-keep-blasting-sports-woke-atmosphere-2\/","title":{"rendered":"David Wells vows to continue criticizing sports&#8217; &#8216;woke atmosphere&#8217;."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fformer-mlb-star-david-wells-promises-to-keep-blasting-sports-woke-atmosphere-2%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2068391&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Former Yankees Pitcher David Wells Criticizes \u200b&#8221;Woke&#8221; \u2062Culture in Sports<\/h2>\n<p>Former Yankees pitcher David Wells isn&#8217;t afraid to speak his mind when it comes to the sports industry&#8217;s increasing embrace of &#8220;woke&#8221; culture.\u200d In a recent appearance on Don&#8217;t @ Me with Dan Dakich, Wells addressed the backlash he&#8217;s\u200c faced for \u200bhis outspoken views. However, he noted that\u200b online comments have started to calm down.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;If I&#8217;m \u200cfeeling a little sassy, I go on there and start talking some crap, but you know what? It&#8217;s my beliefs,&#8221; Wells explained. &#8220;I don&#8217;t believe in \u200ball these companies coming\u200d into sports and \u200dtrying\u200d to create a woke atmosphere, especially with Nike, with all their slave labor that they&#8217;re\u200b doing over there in China.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Wells expressed his \u2062desire for athletes to follow his lead and reserve\u2063 their political commentary for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-new-acting-attorney-general-jeff-rosen-recently-wrote-an-essay-on-foreign-influence-in-us-elections-this-tells-us-a-little-about-his-knowledge-of-whats-going-on-today\/\" title=\"The New Acting Attorney General Jeff Rosen Recently Wrote an Essay on Foreign Influence in US Elections \u2013 This Tells Us A Little About His Knowledge of What\u2019s Going On Today\">social media platforms<\/a> rather than making statements and demonstrations during sports games.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;You have the right \u2014 that&#8217;s \u200cwhat our First Amendment is for \u2014 to speak your mind. You do have to watch what you \u200csay from time \u2062to\u2062 time, but if you feel strongly about something, go \u2064ahead and support \u200bit. If your organization wants \u2064to criticize you, there&#8217;s other organizations,&#8221; Wells \u2064said. &#8220;All these guys that\u2063 are protesting, they&#8217;re standing up \u2063for what they believe \u2062in, but don&#8217;t do it in sports. Keep it on\u2063 the side. Go to Twitter, but don&#8217;t do \u2063it on the field where everyone can see\u200d it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Wells specifically mentioned former NFL\u2063 quarterback Colin Kaepernick as an \u200dexample. Kaepernick made headlines for kneeling during the \u200dnational anthem \u200das a form\u2064 of protest, but Wells disagreed with his actions, considering himself a &#8220;patriot.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Throughout his career,\u200b Wells played in the MLB from 1987 to \u20642007.<\/p>\n<h3>Read more from \u200dThe\u2064 Washington Examiner:<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\">CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE \u2062WASHINGTON EXAMINER<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What made Mariano Rivera one of the greatest closers in the history\u2063 of \u200dMajor League\u2063 Baseball?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Former Yankees \u2064Pitcher Mariano \u2063Rivera: A Legend of the Game<\/p>\n<p>The Yankees,\u2063 one of the \u200dmost successful teams in the history \u200dof Major League Baseball, have had their fair share of talented players throughout the years. However, few have left as indelible a mark on the sport as former Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera. With a remarkable career that\u200d spanned two decades, Rivera established himself as not only one\u2063 of the greatest closers in history but also a true sporting legend.<\/p>\n<p>Born on November 29, 1969, in Panama City, Panama, Rivera&#8217;s journey to greatness began at a young age. Growing up in a humble neighborhood, he developed a love for baseball and displayed natural talent from the moment he first picked up\u2063 a ball. After catching the eye\u200c of a Yankees scout, Rivera was signed as an amateur free agent in 1990, a momentous\u200b occasion that would shape the future of the team.<\/p>\n<p>Rivera made his debut with the Yankees in 1995, and it didn&#8217;t take long for \u200chim to establish himself as a force to be reckoned with. With his overpowering cut fastball, commonly referred to as the &#8220;cutter,&#8221; Rivera became virtually unhittable. Known\u200c for \u2062its late-breaking movement, his signature pitch \u200bbaffled\u2062 even the most seasoned\u200c hitters, earning him the nickname &#8220;The Sandman&#8221; for\u2063 his ability to put opponents\u200b to sleep.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout his career, Rivera excelled under pressure, with a calm \u2063demeanor that belied \u2063the intensity of the\u200c moment. His unparalleled \u2064dominance in the postseason was particularly noteworthy, as he <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-mlb-star-david-wells-promises-to-keep-blasting-sports-woke-atmosphere-2\/\" title=\"David Wells vows to continue criticizing sports' 'woke atmosphere'.\">consistently delivered clutch performances<\/a> in critical situations. Rivera&#8217;s playoff statistics read like something out of a fairytale. He is the all-time leader in saves with 42, maintaining a minuscule 0.70 earned run average (ERA) over 141 postseason innings\u2062 pitched. \u2062He played an instrumental role in the Yankees&#8217; five World Series championships, solidifying his legacy as a winner.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond his\u2064 on-field achievements, Rivera was also revered for his professionalism and class. He embodied the \u200bcore values of\u2062 the Yankees organization, displaying leadership, dedication, \u200dand respect both on and off the field. Rivera&#8217;s humility and grace garnered him admiration not only from his teammates \u2062and fans but also\u200b from players on opposing teams.\u2064 He was universally respected\u200b as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/10-celebrities-standing-by-johnny-depp\/\" title=\"10 Celebrities Standing By Johnny Depp\">true gentleman<\/a> of the game.<\/p>\n<p>In 2013, the final season of Rivera&#8217;s illustrious career, the Yankees organization, and their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fans-bid-farewell-to-disney-worlds-splash-mountain-as-it-closed-after-30-years-due-to-racism-assertions\/\" title=\"Fans Bid Farewell To Disney World\u2019s Splash Mountain As It Closed After 30 Years Due To Racism Assertions\">fans bid farewell<\/a> to their beloved closer with a series of \u2063heartfelt tributes. On September 22, 2013, at Yankee Stadium, he took his last steps on the mound, leaving an everlasting impact on the sport. In recognition of his remarkable contributions to the game, Mariano\u2064 Rivera became the first player in MLB history to be elected unanimously into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2019.<\/p>\n<p>Rivera&#8217;s legacy extends beyond statistics and\u200c accolades. \u200bHe represents a unique blend of talent, perseverance, and sportsmanship that has inspired countless aspiring athletes around the world. His journey from a small neighborhood in Panama City to the pinnacle of Major League Baseball serves as a\u2063 testament to the power of dreams and the\u2062 impact \u200done individual can\u2062 have on an entire sport.<\/p>\n<p>As we look back on the career \u200dof Mariano Rivera, it is clear that he is not just a former Yankees pitcher but an\u200b icon, a legend, and a \u200csymbol of excellence. His name will forever be etched in the annals of baseball history, and his impact will continue to be felt for generations to come.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former Yankees pitcher David Wells continues to criticize the sports industry&#8217;s increasing &#8220;woke&#8221; culture. Speaking on Don\u2019t @ Me with Dan Dakich, Wells addressed the backlash he&#8217;s faced for his outspokenness. He mentioned that online comments have subsided, but he remains unapologetic about speaking his mind.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2068392,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2068391","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2068391","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2068391"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2068391\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2068392"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2068391"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2068391"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2068391"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}