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The ‘Brutal Solidarity’ of the Minnesota Gophers
The ‘Brutal Solidarity’ of the Minnesota Gophers

December 19, 2016
The team called off its Holiday Bowl boycott, but the rally to defend 10 teammates accused of sexual assault has left a stench on campus and beyond.

What’s Next for Cuban Sports?
What’s Next for Cuban Sports?

December 9, 2016
Here’s a perspective from Baltimore Orioles owner John Angelos, who attempted to use baseball to liberalize relations between the two countries.

Soul Men: Coach Pop and Cornel West
Soul Men: Coach Pop and Cornel West

December 5, 2016
The Spurs coach and Harvard professor engaged with San Antonio youth about their potential to make change during this uncertain time.

2016 in Sports: Joy and Resistance While the World Burned
2016 in Sports: Joy and Resistance While the World Burned

December 1, 2016
The sports world was an oasis during an otherwise terrible year. 

A Majority-Immigrant Church, Vandalized With ‘Trump Nation/Whites Only,’ Becomes a Site of Resistance
A Majority-Immigrant Church, Vandalized With ‘Trump Nation/Whites Only,’ Becomes a Site of Resistance

November 21, 2016
The congregation of Silver Spring, Maryland’s Episcopal Church of Our Saviour refuses to let bigotry define their community.

‘We Have an Obligation to Fight This Madness’
‘We Have an Obligation to Fight This Madness’

November 18, 2016
An interview with Dr. Harry Edwards, adviser to athlete-activists from Muhammad Ali to Colin Kaepernick.

Seattle Seahawk Doug Baldwin With the Words We Need to Hear
Seattle Seahawk Doug Baldwin With the Words We Need to Hear

November 15, 2016
Tweet by tweet, he spoke out against the economic inequality that paved the way for Trump—and the importance of fighting for something better.

On Colin Kaepernick’s Decision Not to Vote
On Colin Kaepernick’s Decision Not to Vote

November 14, 2016
Colin Kaepernick is facing backlash for refusing to vote in this election, but he was hardly alone.

Two NBA Coaches Call a Foul on Trump’s Power Play
Two NBA Coaches Call a Foul on Trump’s Power Play

November 9, 2016
Stan Van Gundy and Steve Kerr are indicators that the sports world isn’t going to be silent about Trump’s last-quarter upset.

Giving the Game Away: Trump Argues to Preserve Racist Reds**** Brand
Giving the Game Away: Trump Argues to Preserve Racist Reds**** Brand

November 7, 2016
His closing argument binds his campaign to support for the NFL’s most bigoted brand.