Washington Redskins offensive lineman Arie Kouandjio and his family emigrated from Cameroon when he was 6 years old. Tuesday, Kouandjio completed another part of that journey -- by becoming an American citizen.Kouandjios father survived a civil war near his African village as a child -- sometimes hiding out in the forest to protect himself and his baby sister. Eventually, though, the Kouandjios came to America, where the boys were enrolled in private schools.Both Arie and his younger brother?Cyrus, a starting tackle for Buffalo, ended up graduating from DeMatha High School in Hyattsville, Maryland.Arie Kouandjio has worked at both guard and tackle since camp opened for the Redskins, but the second-year lineman was inactive for Mondays 38-16 loss to Pittsburgh.Perhaps most important to Kouandjio is that he is no longer inactive in U.S. politics.Before, all I could do is just watch CNN or just watch Fox or just watch; I wasnt a participating member in all decisions, he told the Washington Post. I [still] cant be the president, which is something that Ive always wanted to do, but I can do other things, so its awesome.Given the political climate and that some of his NFL peers have taken to protest during the playing of the national anthem, Kouandjio was asked his thoughts on the matter.Like many people have pointed out, people fought for their rights to do that, Kouandjio told the newspaper. They have the right to do what theyre doing. I mean, theyre using their platform in a different way, to get their values across. Thats part of what America is.Kouandjio wasnt the only professional athlete to become an American citizen this week, as Baltimore Orioles pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez was naturalized on Monday.Jimenezs citizenship ceremony was in Miami. The 32-year-old Dominican-born pitcher later took to Instagram to celebrate the occasion.Signed as an international free agent at the age of 17, Jimenez is in his 11th season in the majors.Information from ESPNs John Keim contributed to this report. Adidas Nmd Levně Damske . Then the Pacers gave Oladipo and his Orlando teammates the cold shoulder. Paul Georges buzzer-beating 3-pointer at the end of the third quarter spurred a 21-4 run, finally sending Indiana past the Magic 97-87 in a tougher-than-expected opening night matchup. Basketbalové Boty Adidas . Speaking Thursday on TSN 1050 Thursday, the Leafs GM also touched on the questions surrounding the teams leadership and the struggles of his big-name free-agent signing. “Its not from lack of effort from the coaching staff. http://www.botynmdlevne.com/adidas-nmd-panska-levne.html . -- Devin Hester is done returning kicks in Chicago. Adidas Nmd Pánská . Hazard cut in from the left and scored with a swerving right-footed shot for ninth goal of the season, which proved to be enough for the victory despite Chelseas forwards again lacking a cutting edge up front. Adidas Nmd r2 Damske .com) - The Pittsburgh Penguins placed forward James Neal on injured reserve Tuesday. Derek Brewer will retire as MCC chief executive during the winter of 2017-18. In a time of change in MCC administration, the deputy secretary Colin Maynard will also step down next winter, after more than 42 years with the club, leaving a new team to take charge ahead of the 2019 World Cup and an Ashes summer.Brewer took over at MCC in 2011 after seven years as chief executive of Nottinghamshire. His period of office has been characterised by impassioned debate over Lords development. The new Warner Stand, the first stage of the development, is nearing completion.Matthew Fleming, the MCC president, said: It is a mark of the man that he is putting the clubs interests first by handing over at a time to allow his successor the opportunity to become accustomed to life at Lords prior to a crucial Ashes and World Cup year in 2019.In his tenure, Lords has cemented itts position firmly as the home of cricket, with unrivalled attendances for Test matches and a real focus on providing excellent experiences for members and all who visit the ground.dddddddddddd In addition, he has overseen the successful first stage of the redevelopment of Lords and been the driving force in establishing the club as one with a real community focus, on a local, national and international level.Brewers community commitment, also apparent in his time with Nottinghamshire, has been seen in the establishing of a Local-to-Lords community programme. Away from MCC, he also sits on the board of two organisations: Active Westminster and London Sport, a new strategic body that leads the delivery of grassroots sport in London. ' ' '