Manu Ginobili shook out of his slump to help the Spurs within a game of the NBA Championship. Here, Yago Colas discusses the Argentine’s unique style of play within the racial, economic and political context of the global game basketball has become.
Teamless in Seattle
May 17, 2013 by 2 Comments
David Stern once again gives the Emerald City the finger.
Derrick Rose: What We Talk About When We Talk About Playing Hurt
May 16, 2013 by 9 Comments
Bulls’ fans wanted Derrick Rose to return for the playoffs. James Haberl argues that the decision was rightly Rose’s, not the fans’.
A Person Is Not a Closet
May 5, 2013 by 114 Comments
Did Jason Collins use his former fiancee, Carolyn Moos?
Jason Collins: Redefining What Comes Next in Masculinity and Sports
April 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment
American team sports has its first, openly gay pro athlete.
Jason Collins is the First Professional Athlete in the US to Come Out
April 29, 2013 by 2 Comments
NBA player Jason Collins has announced he is gay.
Reflections on a Streak
April 7, 2013 by 1 Comment
The Miami Heat won 27 straight games. Chris Parisi says you can hate the Streakers, but you’ve got to respect the Streak.
Teen Beat, or How I Love the College Game
April 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Yago Colas explains why, despite all the youthful mistakes, the turnovers and the bad fouls, he loves college basketball.
Jerry Buss Just Wanted to Win
February 19, 2013 by 1 Comment
Jerry Buss died at the age of 80. Liam Day says that his legacy is simple. It’s about winning.
When It Comes to PEDs, Why Not Assume All Athletes Are Guilty Until Proven Innocent
February 17, 2013 by 2 Comments
Last week JP Pelosi described the toll PED use is taking on the fans. Neil Cohen offers a somewhat radical solution.
A History of the Slam Dunk Contest
February 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Jim Jividen examines the golden age of NBA dunking, assessing every Slam Dunk competition from 1976 to 1994.
Thank You, Kareem
February 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Liam Day remembers why he admired Kareem Abdul-Jabbar so much when he was growing up.
What David Stern Hath Wrought
January 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Of course a fan’s suing the San Antonio Spurs. Liam Day argues it’s only natural after the NBA Commissioner fined the team $250,000 for the very same ridiculous reason.
The Best Moments in Sports: 2012
December 31, 2012 by 1 Comment
Recapping the year’s best moments in sports.
It’s Time For Gay Pro-Athletes to Come Out of the Closet
December 30, 2012 by 4 Comments
In other historical struggles for equal rights, sports have not only played a role, but led the charge.
The Worst Moments in Sports: 2012
December 29, 2012 by 5 Comments
We say goodbye to 2012 by recapping the year’s worst moments in sports.
“You have reminded me how much I love men!”
These are comments by bobbt, Patty, and Michael Cusden on the post “What Dads Really Want For Father’s Day”.