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NFL, Army Vet Who's GOP Senate Hopeful Slams 'Woke' Sports on Eve of NFL Start

Jake Bequette 66# of the New England Patriots speaks during a press conference before the start of 2012 Rookie Mini Camp at Gillette Stadium on May 11, 2012, in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

By    |   Tuesday, 31 August 2021 07:09 AM EDT

Former NFL defensive end Jake Bequette longs for the day when professional sports leagues revert to they’re intended purpose — to entertain and bring people together — instead of bombarding fans with divisive leftist ideology.

The former New England Patriot and Army veteran turned GOP senate hopeful remembers when professional sports — football, basketball, and baseball, in particular — were considered a "patriotic, unifying institution" that could distract Americans from politically charged debates rather than actively engage in culture wars.

Marisa Herman

Marisa Herman, a Newsmax senior reporter, focuses on major and investigative stories. A University of Florida graduate, she has more than a decade of experience as a reporter for newspapers, magazines, and websites.

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