The NFL Groomed Us for President Trump
Dec 12, 2019 Here are the six ways in which football prepared us for Trumpball and is still trying to keep us in its grasp.
The Colin Kaepernick Saga Is Much Bigger Than the NFL
Nov 26, 2019 Dave Zirin, sportswriter for The Nation, examines the quarterback's blackballing by league owners and how the U.S. punishes black dissent.
The Black Donald Trump vs. the Racist in Chief
Dec 5, 2017 Of all the African-American sports figures who drive the president nuts, none could annoy him more than Lavar Ball, an Amateur Athletic Union coach and CEO of the Big Baller Brand.
How to Boost Soccer in the United States
Dec 19, 2016 If the world’s most popular sport is going to take hold in this country, the NCAA, Major League Soccer and the national sports media need to hype the college game—and get it on TV.
Report Finds Top NFL Officials Tried to Influence Government Funding on Football Brain Injury Study
May 25, 2016 The report, conducted by congressional investigators, reveals how the National Football League put pressure on the National Institutes of Health to take funds from an independent researcher and give it to the NFL’s committee on brain injuries. The report, conducted by congressional investigators, reveals how the National Football League put pressure on the National Institutes of Health to take funds from an independent researcher and give it to the NFL’s committee on brain injuries.
Tom Brady – His Own Worst Enemy
May 2, 2016 The sports media were among the most surprised by the recent news that a four-game suspension was back on for the football star. But given Brady’s and the Patriots’ history, it really shouldn’t have been a surprise to anyone.
Does ESPN Have Room for Free Speech and ‘Monday Night Football’?
Oct 16, 2014 Popular sports commentator Bill Simmons was suspended by ESPN for violating editorial standards -- or was it because he criticized the NFL, which happens to have a $15 billion contract with the network?Popular sports commentator Bill Simmons was suspended by ESPN for violating editorial standards—or was it because he criticized the NFL, which happens to have a $15 billion contract with the network?
Controversial Abortion Law Blocked, ‘The View’ Skewers Ken Cuccinelli, and More
Jul 23, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including Massachusetts Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey speak up about "stand your ground" laws in the wake of George Zimmerman's acquittal in the death of Trayvon Martin and an embattled aide to Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul resigns.
Report: Nate Silver Leaving New York Times
Jul 22, 2013 Election forecaster extraordinaire Nate Silver is packing up his FiveThirtyEight blog and taking it elsewhere, according to the Times' own media reporter Brian Stelter.
Manti Te’o Gives First Interview After ‘Dead Girlfriend’ Hoax Revealed
Jan 19, 2013 Manti Te'o had no involvement in the bizarre hoax involving his "dead girlfriend," the Notre Dame star linebacker insisted to ESPN's Jeremy Schaap in his first interview since the story broke Wednesday.
