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The 1988 Seoul Olympics Were a Horror Show of Human Rights Abuses. Will Rio Be the Same?
April 21, 2016
Brazil’s latest political turmoil doesn’t bode well for the 2016 Games in Rio. 
Wrestling With Kobe Bryant’s Forgotten Apology
April 19, 2016
After being cleared of rape charges in 2003, the basketball star conceded that the absence of consent may have occurred. Here’s why that matters in 2016. 
Steph Curry on North Carolina’s HB 2: ‘No One Should be Discriminated Against’
April 13, 2016
Despite corporate, religious, and hometown pressure, Steph Curry spoke out against the homophobic legislation. 
Ken Burns on Jackie Robinson and the Republican Party’s ‘Pact With the Devil’
April 11, 2016
As PBS prepares to air his two-part documentary on Jackie Robinson, we speak to Ken Burns about what the baseball and civil-rights legend tells us about politics in 2016. 
Charles Barkley Calls for the NBA to Move the 2017 All-Star Game, and Makes My Head Spin
April 7, 2016
Charles Barkley is not consistent in who he stands up for. But like it or not, he’s relevant. 
US Women’s Soccer Is More Popular Than Men’s, but the Players Are Still Paid Less
April 5, 2016
The men “get paid more to just show up than we get paid to win major championships.” 
The Lakers Can Kindly Shove Their Bro Code
March 31, 2016
D’Angelo Russell is being dragged through the mud by his teammates and the media. But it’s his entire organization that should be looking in the mirror. 
Kevin Turner Dies From ALS, the NFL Does Not Give a Damn
March 28, 2016
Kevin Turner played in the National Football League for eight years. When he died, the NFL said nothing. They could have started by asking for forgiveness. 
The NBA Needs to Move the 2017 All-Star Game From Charlotte. Now.
March 24, 2016
Commissioner Adam Silver has a chance to lead on challenging an ugly piece of discriminatory legislation. Judging by his own words, it’s past time for him to do so. 
Major League Baseball in Havana, 17 Years Ago
March 23, 2016
In 1999, the Baltimore Orioles played the Cuban National baseball team, helping lay the groundwork for this week’s remarkable events in Havana. 
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