What we’re seeing (aside from bullying) is the messy process of the races coming closer together, not racism
Sports
A Linguist’s Analysis of the Redskins Defense
For more than 20 years now, an unending procession of Native American groups have objected to the name of the Washington Redskins football team. The fact that we are still treating their complaint as something that warrants …
We’re Still In the Dark About Kids and Concussions
A year ago, I argued that if we want to limit the number of kids suffering concussions from playing youth football, then adults should not allow them to play tackle until age 14. Until then, children should be playing flag …
Why I’m Abstaining From the NFL
The air chills, the humidity departs, the school bell rings, the shofar blows … all signs that the football season has begun to eat my Sundays. Or would be eating them if I hadn’t resolved, unlike most Americans (even most …
One More Reason to Pay College Athletes
If players were paid, market forces would work against competitive imbalance
Superstar Sports Players More Likely to Cheat
As the second MLB doping scandal shows, there are not enough disincentives to play clean in the first place
Serena Williams and the Theater of Public Apology
Her recent spat with — followed by olive branch to — Maria Sharapova was prudent but also pointless
Viewpoint: Make Kids Referee Their Own Sports Games
If we want to stop violent assaults in youth sports, we need to change the rules of the game
Player’s Viewpoint on Jason Collins: Sport Isn’t About Machismo
With Jason Collins coming out, he helps us focus on what really matters
Should College Sports Be Banned?
American universities need to reassess their spending on athletics and redress the double standard
Spying on Sports Fans: What the Tech Can See
Stadiumgoers, prepare to be watched
The Super Bowl of Video Games. Literally.
I coach an NFL ProBowler for the Most Important Game of His Life
Viewpoint: What Everyone’s Getting Wrong About Special-Ed Sports
Federal guidelines don’t mandate new teams, but could lead to a more inclusive society