Why Do I Watch Sports That Nobody Cares About?

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That a greater percentage of viewers are passionate and knowledgable is one reason why Aaron Gordon loves niche sports.

The Black and White of Athletic Excellence

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Aaron Gordon examines the ethics behind praising athletic virtue.

Walk Against the Crowd: Sports as a Social Movement

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As sports fans, we choose to conform more often than not. But when we go against the grain, writes Aaron Gordon, we’re able to see the social movement taking place.

Don’t Say Something, Do Something

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On this 10-year anniversary of 9/11, Aaron Gordon asks that you resist the temptation just to say something and actually do something.

When You Can’t Win, Wear Ugly Jerseys

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‘To put it in economic terms, Maryland has a comparative advantage in ridiculous uniforms.’

We Want Our Sports to Be Stupid

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Although they have their place, Aaron Gordon writes, academics play an important part in contemporary professional sports.

Could AEG Bring Pro Football Back to Los Angeles?

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AEG and the NFL want to bring a team—probably either the Vikings or Jaguars—to L.A. But it’s not that simple.

How to Make Sports Fair: Get Rid of the Rules

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When it comes to what’s fair in sports, there are the rules, and then there are the Rules.

Low-Hanging Fruit

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While the NFL lockout does have an element of greed, Aaron Gordon writes, it’s the owners’ fear of stagnated growth that’s really keeping the two sides apart.

Stadiums Shouldn’t Come Before Firehouses

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Though the Yankees’ and Mets’ new stadiums are “privately funded,” the tax breaks they receive keep New York from funding more important services.

Rooting for Existence

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The Hartford Whalers are no more, but that doesn’t stop Aaron Gordon from considering the team a part of his identity.