Column Archive

MLB and Boston Sports Fans Have to Stand Up to Racism in the Stands
MLB and Boston Sports Fans Have to Stand Up to Racism in the Stands

May 3, 2017
Racism in Boston sports will only change when the fans confront it.

‘We Must Actively Stand Up’: John Angelos’s Response to Racism at Fenway Park
‘We Must Actively Stand Up’: John Angelos’s Response to Racism at Fenway Park

May 2, 2017
The Baltimore Orioles COO has had enough of racism at the ballpark and enough of a society that is breeding more and more hate.

Why the ESPN Layoffs Are So Disappointing
Why the ESPN Layoffs Are So Disappointing

April 28, 2017
The mass layoffs at ESPN reflect on our own economy and our own lives.

‘Sports Illustrated’ Gets Everything About Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X Wrong
‘Sports Illustrated’ Gets Everything About Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X Wrong

April 24, 2017
The magazine asks, “What if Muhammad Ali had never met Malcolm X?” The answer is disturbing.

Scott Walker Just Cluelessly Exploited the Milwaukee Bucks to Suck Up to Trump
Scott Walker Just Cluelessly Exploited the Milwaukee Bucks to Suck Up to Trump

April 20, 2017
In reality, the Bucks stand for everything that Scott Walker—and Donald Trump—are against.

The First Registered Woman to Run the Boston Marathon Is Running Again Today—50 Years Later
The First Registered Woman to Run the Boston Marathon Is Running Again Today—50 Years Later

April 17, 2017
A true trailblazer is finally getting her due.

An Olympic-Sized Bribery Scandal Crashes Down on Rio’s Former Mayor Eduardo Paes
An Olympic-Sized Bribery Scandal Crashes Down on Rio’s Former Mayor Eduardo Paes

April 13, 2017
Eduardo Paes was supposed to be the future of Brazilian politics. Not anymore.

US Women’s Soccer Just Scored a Big Win
US Women’s Soccer Just Scored a Big Win

April 5, 2017
The US Women’s National Soccer Team has a new contract, and it’s important for a number of reasons.

The NCAA’s Collegiate Cartel
The NCAA’s Collegiate Cartel

April 3, 2017
Why I think the NCAA has more in common with the mob than higher ed.

South Carolina Coach Frank Martin Has It Backward on ‘Today’s Kids’
South Carolina Coach Frank Martin Has It Backward on ‘Today’s Kids’

March 31, 2017
I’m not worried about this generation. I’m worried about the rest of us.