Trump’s NFL Attack Gives League a ‘Hail Mary’

Allen Barra / Truthdig Sep 27, 2017 The president, with his latest unsportsmanlike conduct, is helping pro football avoid an ugly truth about its link to traumatic brain damage. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Trump’s Criticisms Incite More Protests at NFL Games

By Arnie Stapleton / AP Sep 24, 2017 To show unity, hundred of NFL players sat, kneeled or locked arms during the national anthem on Sunday. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

NBA Legend Wilt Chamberlain Doesn’t Get the Respect He Deserves

Allen Barra / Truthdig Feb 23, 2017 The Hall of Fame center may or may not have been the best player in pro basketball history, but undoubtedly he was the greatest. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Kevin Durant’s Exit From Oklahoma City Thunder Spotlights the Role of Whim in Sports

Mark Heisler / Truthdig Aug 4, 2016 These people, treated with elevated deference by the media, are like overindulged children, stuck in adolescence, because they have never been obliged to make real-world decisions and live with real-world consequences. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Hubris Costs Warriors NBA Championship

Mark Heisler / Truthdig Jun 22, 2016 Owner Joe Lacob should have been the voice of reason But he—like the rest of the Golden State team—got caught up in a regular-season record chase and lost sight of the ultimate prize Owner Joe Lacob should have been the voice of reason. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

NBA to Name Chief Executive to Oversee Clippers

Staff / Truthdig May 5, 2014 With Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling banned for life from NBA activities, the league said Saturday it would name a chief executive to oversee the club. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Truthdigger of the Week: Baron Davis

Staff / Truthdig May 6, 2007 Truthdig tips its hat this week to Baron Davis, not just because he played a crucial role in steering the Golden State Warriors to their first NBA playoff victory in 16 years, but, more important, because he has used his celebrity status to draw attention to key issues such as the underrepresentation of African-Americans at top-notch universities. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )