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Journalist who tried to cancel Novak Djokovic over not taking COVID vaccine collapses and dies while covering Australian Open
Human Events ^ | 1/20/24 | staff

Posted on 01/20/2024 12:37:54 PM PST by CFW

The sports journalism community is mourning the sudden passing of Mike Dickson, a prominent figure in tennis reporting. Dickson, who was set to celebrate his 60th birthday on January 27, died suddenly while in Melbourne for the Australian Open.

The news of his death was confirmed through a social media post by his wife and children. "We are devastated to announce that our wonderful husband and Dad, Mike, has collapsed and died while in Melbourne for the Aus Open," read the message shared via Dickson's X account. "For 38 years, he lived his dream covering sport all over the world. He was a truly great man, and we will miss him terribly," added the message from "Lucy, Sam, Ruby, and Joe."

While generally respected in the sports journalism space, Dickson was also the author of many stories shaming and trying to cancel tennis star Novak Djokovic.

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"Novak Djokovic will remain a hero to some, but to many others he has TRASHED his reputation beyond repair," and "Novak Djokovic could ruin his chances of becoming the GOAT by refusing to take the vaccine… it is a strange hill to die on for a player who is so desperate to be loved."

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To: Deo volente

Sorry to hear about your relative. I live in a senior complex. One person died from covid early in the game. My dear friend works as a caregiver and had to have every shot and booster. She then caught Covid twice, once very seriously. I had to buy groceries for her when she was too sick to leave the house.

Then a few days ago, she caught it again. I’m just glad she’s still alive.

My smart MD didn’t think I needed a vax because I’ve been taking everything for years that boosts the immune system. I did get one Vax when J&J was FDA approved. No side effects, not even a red spot on arm where shot went in.

Then I read that the FDA has several pharmaceutical company execs as members. FDA approval means NOTHING.


61 posted on 01/20/2024 3:19:05 PM PST by Veto! (FJB Sucks Rocks)
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To: SaveFerris

These people in the media were paid off. If not directly getting cash from various pharma companies for speaking or endorsement (or desiring such deals), NGOs and government agencies - then indirectly because they work for media companies that make oodles of cash from advertising by pharma companies and government “public service announcements”. And politicial campaigns. Their hands are rarely clean.

It didn’t used to be that way. Editorial board, news, and advertising used to have firewalls. Not anymore.


62 posted on 01/20/2024 3:22:24 PM PST by monkeyshine (live and let live is dead)
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To: momincombatboots
I doubt you heard one word Trump said. You TDS ninnies only parrot what other TDS ninnies say. Or since you didn't post a link with actual "quotes" just lie about it.

However if billions actually died, there'd be no end to the links and quotes you'd post.

Were you saying something about fake news?

63 posted on 01/20/2024 3:34:25 PM PST by lewislynn ( Trump accomplished more for America in one 4yr term than any President in your lifetime)
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To: Veto!

*


64 posted on 01/20/2024 3:36:06 PM PST by Chode (there is no fall back position, there's no rally point, there is no LZ... we're on our own. #FJB)
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To: EEGator

GOAT..................


65 posted on 01/20/2024 3:36:33 PM PST by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: CFW

Big Fani is getting her “Just Desserts”.


66 posted on 01/20/2024 3:37:38 PM PST by chopperk (e )
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To: Red Badger

That he is. I like him and Alcaraz on the guys side, and Sabalenka and Rybakina on the ladies side. There’s a real young girl, Mirra Andreeva, that will be really good in a couple years.


67 posted on 01/20/2024 3:45:55 PM PST by EEGator
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To: Deo volente

2 Dad ‘family’ with 2 toddlers posted on FB local town bulletin board page looking for someplace to get “our toddlers vaccinated again for Covid, can’t find somewhere with child booster “. They were adamant about getting it done. Child abuse


68 posted on 01/20/2024 3:47:11 PM PST by dkGba
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To: CFW

At least he didn’t die of Covid. Sometimes the cure is worse than the disease. Everyday I feel better since not getting the shot though.


69 posted on 01/20/2024 3:48:56 PM PST by DeplorablePaul
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To: Rural_Michigan

“What was foisted upon this country during COVID is my only voting issue.”

One of my main ones as well.


70 posted on 01/20/2024 4:49:57 PM PST by CFW (I will not comply!)
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To: A_Former_Democrat

Well said....

John Lennon

Instant Karma....gonna get you,
Knock you of your feet..,
Better get yourself together....


71 posted on 01/20/2024 4:53:15 PM PST by Chuck N
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To: CFW

Oh the irony!


72 posted on 01/20/2024 5:04:57 PM PST by Rummyfan (In any war between the civilized man and the savage, support the civilized man.)
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To: Red Badger

They were sooo convinced

“was” in this case


73 posted on 01/20/2024 5:35:57 PM PST by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, y bought, they sold ......)
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To: monkeyshine

Unbelievable what they did


74 posted on 01/20/2024 5:55:55 PM PST by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, y bought, they sold ......)
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To: SaveFerris

....va666inated.....

I like that.


75 posted on 01/20/2024 5:59:43 PM PST by Gaffer
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To: Gaffer

Quite the precursor 😳😳😳


76 posted on 01/20/2024 6:00:18 PM PST by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, y bought, they sold ......)
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To: CFW

"Safe and effective!"

77 posted on 01/20/2024 6:47:22 PM PST by simpson96
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To: CFW
There are some truly evil people on this planet that need to suffer a similar fate. Sadly, evil is being allowed to live a LONG time, longer than most good people are. That more than anything else challenges my faith.

And please spare me the "they'll get theirs went it's their time" mantra while they continue to ruin the lives of millions or even billions on this planet. IMO, that's an unsatisfactory tradeoff.

78 posted on 01/20/2024 7:21:19 PM PST by CatOwner (Don't expect anyone, even conservatives, to have your back when the SHTF in 2021 and beyond.)
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To: CFW

Huge dose of schadenfreude.


79 posted on 01/20/2024 7:22:39 PM PST by Jane Long (What we were told was a conspiracy theory in ‘20 is now fact. Land of the sheep, home of the knaves)
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To: NorthMountain

Are you a Boy George fan?


80 posted on 01/20/2024 7:48:14 PM PST by crusty old prospector
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