Column Archive

The Firing of Don Cherry Marks the End of an Era
The Firing of Don Cherry Marks the End of an Era

November 12, 2019
The pugnaciously prejudiced hockey host, and one of the most iconic media personalities in Canada, finally took it a step too far.

The Nationals’ Discordant White House Celebration
The Nationals’ Discordant White House Celebration

November 5, 2019
Trump taints everything, but the 2019 World Series—and the joy of that win—will be Washington’s long after he’s gone.

The Journalists of ‘Deadspin’ Refused to Bow Down
The Journalists of ‘Deadspin’ Refused to Bow Down

October 31, 2019
The bulk of the staff has resigned in response to G/O Media’s efforts to sabotage a sacred publication.

The NCAA Announcement Isn’t Quite What It Seems
The NCAA Announcement Isn’t Quite What It Seems

October 30, 2019
The decision to allow college athletes the rights to their likeness is groundbreaking—but there’s a catch.

The Astros Fire Brandon Taubman, but the Real Problem Remains
The Astros Fire Brandon Taubman, but the Real Problem Remains

October 25, 2019
His sacking doesn’t change the fact that the Houston Astros slandered a reporter for doing her job.

The Houston Astros Don’t Care About Domestic Violence
The Houston Astros Don’t Care About Domestic Violence

October 22, 2019
Astros Assistant General Manager Brandon Taubman taunted women reporters about domestic violence. Instead of apologizing, the team doubled down.

LeBron James’s Politics Stop at the Water’s Edge
LeBron James’s Politics Stop at the Water’s Edge

October 15, 2019
The King was asked about the relationship between China and the NBA, and did not cloak himself in glory.

Where in the World Is Daryl Morey?
Where in the World Is Daryl Morey?

October 14, 2019
The Houston Rockets GM dipped his toe into political waters, and now the players are left to clean up the mess.

Trump Attacks NBA Coaches Over China
Trump Attacks NBA Coaches Over China

October 10, 2019
For the first time, Trump went after white men in the world of sports.

The NBA Is Only ‘Woke’ When It’s Profitable
The NBA Is Only ‘Woke’ When It’s Profitable

October 8, 2019
The NBA sides with their multibillion-dollar business partners over the human rights of demonstrators being gunned down in Hong Kong.