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From Richard Collins III to Jordan McNair: The Shocking Negligence of the University of Maryland
From Richard Collins III to Jordan McNair: The Shocking Negligence of the University of Maryland

August 16, 2018
The murder of Richard Collins III and the death of football player Jordan McNair both could have been avoided.

Police Unions Know Exactly Why NFL Players Keep Protesting
Police Unions Know Exactly Why NFL Players Keep Protesting

August 13, 2018
South Florida police unions have called on members to boycott Dolphins games, because three players demonstrated against police violence.

NFL Player Protests Were Never About the Anthem or the Flag
NFL Player Protests Were Never About the Anthem or the Flag

August 10, 2018
Yet the distortions continue, to the benefit of those who want to shut down discussions of racial inequity and police violence.

LeBron Shows Trump What Winning Really Looks Like
LeBron Shows Trump What Winning Really Looks Like

August 6, 2018
A racist president learns quickly that LeBron James has an army of supporters—the first lady among them.

LeBron’s Education Promise Needs to Become This Country’s Promise
LeBron’s Education Promise Needs to Become This Country’s Promise

August 1, 2018
A school funded by LeBron James in Akron, Ohio, is a beautiful example of what all our public education should look like.

If the Dallas Cowboys Are ‘America’s Team,’ Then Lord Help Us
If the Dallas Cowboys Are ‘America’s Team,’ Then Lord Help Us

July 30, 2018
Jerry Jones says that players will be cut if they don’t stand at “respect” for the national anthem—and his team’s two most prominent players have bought in.

NFL Owners Blink, Suspend Their Anthem Policy
NFL Owners Blink, Suspend Their Anthem Policy

July 20, 2018
A firestorm over the Miami Dolphins’ penalties forced pro football to pull back on punishing players for national-anthem protests.

The NBA Is Coldhearted: Ask DeMar DeRozan
The NBA Is Coldhearted: Ask DeMar DeRozan

July 18, 2018
The trade of Kawhi Leonard for DeMar DeRozan reveals something about the gap between image and reality in the NBA.

Pro Wrestler Sami Zayn Aims to Save Lives In Syria
Pro Wrestler Sami Zayn Aims to Save Lives In Syria

July 13, 2018
WWE Superstar Sami Zayn’s new project is an effort to turn anger into action in the war-torn country.

How an Experienced Ref Would Have Handled the AAU Brawl
How an Experienced Ref Would Have Handled the AAU Brawl

July 11, 2018
Kevin McNutt, a referee for 34 years and author, discusses how he would have handled the AAU brawl, footage of which has gone viral this week.