Roger Kahn, Elegant ‘Boys of Summer’ Author, Dies at 92

The Associated Press Feb 7, 2020 The writer wove memoir and baseball and touched millions through his account of the Brooklyn Dodgers in "The Boys of Summer." Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Frank Robinson, Baseball’s Fearsome Trailblazer, Dies at 83

DAVID GINSBURG and BEN WALKER / The Associated Press Feb 7, 2019 The Hall of Famer’s place in the sport’s history extends far beyond the batter’s box and basepaths. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

From Ali to LeBron James: Howard Bryant on Revolt of the Black Athlete

Robert Scheer Jul 14, 2018 Truthdig Editor in Chief Robert Scheer interviews Howard Bryant and discusses the sports journalist's new book, "The Heritage: Black Athletes, A Divided America, and the Politics of Patriotism." Dig deeper ( 22 Min. Read )

The Black Donald Trump vs. the Racist in Chief

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig 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. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

I Have Never Stood Up for the National Anthem—and Never Will

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Sep 1, 2016 No country is worth pledging blind allegiance to. Patriotism, nationalism, anthems, flags and syrupy words about "love of country" are constructs aimed at fostering unquestioning obedience from people lucky enough to be deemed citizens.Patriotism, nationalism, anthems, flags and syrupy words about "love of country" are constructs aimed at fostering unquestioning obedience from people lucky enough to be deemed citizens. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Blue Jays-Rangers Brawl Highlights Major League Baseball’s Latino-Anglo Rift

Mark Heisler / Truthdig May 18, 2016 You can argue whether it's racial or cultural, but tension among the players is real, and integration is not the same as acceptance. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Should One Company Own This Much Internet?

Staff / Truthdig Feb 14, 2014 This week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: Michael Sam is out of the closet, headed to the NFL and he's really good. Also, why the big cable merger should scare you, and Bill Blum on Washington's death penalty moratorium. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

A Gay Jackie Robinson? Not So Fast

Staff / Truthdig Feb 14, 2014 This week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: Michael Sam is out of the closet, headed to the NFL and he's really good. Also, why the big cable merger should scare you, and Bill Blum on Washington's death penalty moratorium. Dig deeper

Truthdigger of the Week: Jason Collins

BLANK May 5, 2013 As welcoming as the country has been to Jason Collins, the first openly gay man in major sports, he deserves even more credit than he's received so far. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Color Blind

By Steven V. Roberts Apr 19, 2013 Twelve years before Jackie Robinson began dismantling baseball's racial barriers, an integrated team of five whites and six blacks played in Bismarck, N.D., and went on to win the national semipro championship.Twelve years before Jackie Robinson began dismantling baseball's racial barriers, an integrated team of five whites and six blacks went on to win the national semipro championship. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Waiting for ’42’

Allen Barra / Truthdig Apr 12, 2013 Jackie Robinson’s story has been oddly neglected by Hollywood -- until now.Jackie Robinson’s story has been oddly neglected by Hollywood—until now. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Remembering Almena Lomax

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig Apr 8, 2011 Almena Lomax was a crusading journalist, one of many reporters and editors who toiled away on African-American newspapers—the Negro Leagues of journalism—exposing the racism ignored by the white papers that refused to hire them.Almena Lomax was a crusading journalist, one of many reporters and editors who toiled away on African-American newspapers. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )