Column Archive

Bill Russell Was a Revolutionary

The death of the basketball legend at 88 should remind us of his courage off the court.

Aliyah Boston Makes ESPN Look Small

The college basketball star showed that she doesn’t need the ESPYs—but the ESPYs desperately need her.

Organizers Don’t Care That the 2028 Olympics Could Be On Fire

In the face of climate catastrophe, the 2028 Olympics steam ahead unconcerned that they are making the crisis in Los Angeles County worse.

Reality Bites but Gen X Can Still Fight Back

We are lost as a generation. By supporting the struggles of our youth, perhaps we can be found again.

Mo Farah Reveals That He Is a Survivor of Human Trafficking

The legendary long-distance runner should be celebrated for his courage.

Brittney Griner’s Show Trial Begins

Russia is once again in the ugly business of “hostage diplomacy.”

A Football Coach’s Prayer Is Not About Freedom. It’s About Coercion.

In a decision riddled with lies, the Supreme Court rules that a football coach can, should they choose, become a dictator-priest.

The Tragic Absurdity of Qatar’s World Cup Sportswashing

Labor abuses, homophobia, corruption? Qatar and FIFA will use the men’s World Cup to put a happy gloss on it all.

Golfers Gonna Golf

Phil Mickelson’s embrace of Saudi cash is an indictment of both himself and the PGA Tour he flees.

The Tampa Bay Rays, Pride, and the Perils of Corporate Branding

The refusal of 5 Tampa Bay Rays to wear the Pride flag should raise questions about strategies in the struggle for LGBTQ rights.