Column Archive

When Ronaldo Went to Palestine....

Global soccer icon Ronaldo went to Palestine to spread "goodwill" and "peace". But one little boy's dreams of meeting his hero went unanswered - as not even the mighty Ronaldo is fast enough to pass a military checkpoint.

Ozzie Guillen and Fining for Freedom

Superficially, it appeared to be the typical Sports Illustrated puff piece. Two thousand words on "the story of the early baseball season," the surprise Chicago White Sox.

Steve Nash Wins the MVP: And It Feels So Good!

Steve Nash won the MVP despite two historical hindrances: playing point guard, and being an open and public anti-war voice. Check out the story behind the Canadian whippet also known as Steve Nash.

The NFL, Congress, and the Male Cheerleader Principle

When Major League baseball was dragged in front of Congress, they were publicly fileted for their steroid policies. The NFL on the other hand, was treated with hugs and kisses. Here's a theory why.

Straight Outta High School: Jermaine O'Neal, Race, and Hip Hop

Jermaine O'Neal 'made it plain' regarding David Stern's plans to raise the minimum age requirement for NBA rookies. But what did the ensuing uproar tell us about today's NBA - and the marketing fears of NBA bosses? Read and find out!

War Games and War Names

Why the National Guard Bought the Rights to RFK Stadium in Washington

Stop the March Madness

Pay the Damn Players!

Race and the NBA Coaching Carousel

Something stinks in Cleveland, and it ain't the Richie Sambora wing of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

"Theater of the Absurd"

This is how Rep. Tom Lantos described Thursday

Neo-McCarthyism Slugs Major League Baseball

For baseball diehards, the name Joe McCarthy has always meant the New York Yankee manager of the 1930s. Now a very different Joe McCarthy stalks the National Pastime.