Column Archive
The Australian Open Is the Tip of a Melting Iceberg
January 17, 2020
All outdoor sports will be profoundly affected by our heating climate. Will the sports world do anything or just let it burn? 
John Carlos Responds to the New Olympics Ban on Political Protest
January 14, 2020
The 1968 Olympian points out the hypocrisy of new rules against any political demonstrations on the field or medal stand. 
Why Are There So Few Black Coaches in the NFL? It’s the Racism, Stupid.
January 10, 2020
There are only three black head coaches in the NFL—a majority-black league—for an obvious reason. 
Can Sports Be a Site of War Resistance?
January 7, 2020
Athletes have used their platforms to amplify messages against police brutality and other forms of oppression—can they do the same for war? 
The Towering, Complicated Legacy of David Stern
January 2, 2020
The NBA Commissioner, who helmed the league for 30 years, has passed away, and his history demands serious examination. 
The Athletes Who Fought Back in 2019
December 20, 2019
For a taste of political resistance and victory, look no further than the world of sports. 
MAGA MMA Fighter Makes a Titanic Error by Taunting His Immigrant Opponent
December 17, 2019
Kamaru Usman was very upset by Trump-loving opponent Colby Covington's anti-immigrant bombast. He showed just how upset once the fight began. 
High School Football Players Took a Knee Before a Game, and Opposing ‘Fans’ Threw Trash at Them
December 3, 2019
“Look at these [n-words] taking a knee and they don’t even know why they’re doing it,” said one person in the crowd. 
Harvard and Yale Students Storm the Field for Fossil Fuel Divestment
November 25, 2019
This won’t be the last of these disruptive protests against “business as usual” on both campuses. 
Colin Kaepernick Refused to Bend to Roger Goodell’s Will
November 18, 2019
The quarterback remade the NFL’s hastily called league-wide tryout and demanded transparency. 
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