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Andy Murray: As He Leaves Tennis, May His Example Be Followed
Andy Murray: As He Leaves Tennis, May His Example Be Followed

January 11, 2019
Andy Murray’s retirement should be a moment to celebrate his consistent support for women’s rights inside and outside his sport.

Maori Davenport’s Case Exposes the Sham of ‘Amateurism’
Maori Davenport’s Case Exposes the Sham of ‘Amateurism’

January 7, 2019
Being mistakenly sent a check for $800 is costing the Alabama high-school senior the chance to play ball. 

The NFL Has Fired Almost All of Its Black Coaches
The NFL Has Fired Almost All of Its Black Coaches

January 3, 2019
The firings reflect a league that is actively hostile to black progress.

How to Respond to LeBron James
How to Respond to LeBron James

December 27, 2018
LeBron posted rap lyrics to his Instagram page about “getting that Jewish money.” He needs to be challenged, but with the goal of solidarity.

The ‘Story of the Year’ at the Collision of Sports and Politics: The Woman Who Defeated a Cartel
The ‘Story of the Year’ at the Collision of Sports and Politics: The Woman Who Defeated a Cartel

December 20, 2018
Rachael Denhollander showed that the power of her truth was stronger than USA Gymnastics.

Rest in Power, Ali Documentarian Bill Siegel
Rest in Power, Ali Documentarian Bill Siegel

December 12, 2018
The sudden loss of the filmmaker is a blow to our political world.

A Team With a Racist Name Passes Judgment on Colin Kaepernick
A Team With a Racist Name Passes Judgment on Colin Kaepernick

December 7, 2018
The Washington football team has decided to tank their season rather than sign Colin Kaepernick.

The NFL Still Only Cares About Violence Against Women When There’s Video
The NFL Still Only Cares About Violence Against Women When There’s Video

December 3, 2018
Without public outcries, this is a league that constantly does the wrong thing.

What Is Major League Baseball Doing in Mississippi Politics?
What Is Major League Baseball Doing in Mississippi Politics?

November 26, 2018
MLB’s now-recanted support of Cindy Hyde-Smith raises a series of ugly questions.

Calgary Olympic Bid Goes Down in Flames
Calgary Olympic Bid Goes Down in Flames

November 20, 2018
The host city for the famed 1988 Winter Games decided overwhelmingly that it did not want a second bite at the poisoned Olympic apple.