Column Archive
Liverpool’s Jürgen Klopp Shines Amid the Coronavirus Crisis
March 21, 2020
The sports world has largely failed to show leadership during this time of international turmoil. Klopp is an exception. 
Why Haven’t the Olympics Been Canceled Yet?
March 18, 2020
What has been obvious to the rest of the sports world for days, if not weeks, still has not penetrated the ivory tower of the International Olympic Committee or the leaders in Japan. 
‘We Will Get Our Sports Back When We Deserve To’: A Q&A With Dr. Adia Benton
March 17, 2020
The leading anthropologist, academic, and analyst of sports and disease offers an unsparing assessment of the sports world’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. 
Billionaire NBA Owners Have an Obligation to Help Suffering Arena Workers—Now
March 15, 2020
It’s unconscionable that half the teams are still dragging their feet. 
The NBA’s Coronavirus Cancellation and the Workers Left Behind
March 12, 2020
The season had to be put on hold, but the economic repercussions must be addressed. 
Maya Moore Saves a Life
March 11, 2020
Jonathan Irons is staring at freedom after 23 years in prison, in part because basketball superstar Maya Moore made it her mission to set him free. 
The Coronavirus Is Coming for Professional Sports
March 6, 2020
Cancellations and other measures have already started in the United States. Get ready for more. 
The Coronavirus Exposes Why the Tokyo 2020 Olympics Should Be Canceled
March 4, 2020
The Tokyo Olympics were already unsafe. Now, they’re even more so. 
Athletes Take a Knee Against Israel’s Occupation
February 28, 2020
Two volleyball players at Brooklyn College are facing a torrent of abuse for protesting during the Israeli national anthem. 
NFL Bosses Want Their 17th Game
February 27, 2020
The wealthier, more established players are ready for a fight—but the more precarious part of the workforce looks like they’d prefer job security. 
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