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.
Reading For All Mankind: How Soccer Makes The World a Better Place
August 2, 2011 By 1 Comment
If you didn’t watch the Women’s World Cup final last month, you missed out on more than a great match. Andrew Ladd reviews three books that explain how soccer can save society.
Staying in the Lodge: Robert Lipsyte’s ‘An Accidental Sportswriter’
June 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Andrew Ladd reviews Robert Lipsyte’s An Accidental Sportswriter and considers the problem of homophobia in professional sports.
Brent Musberger Wants Steroids in Pro Sports
October 7, 2010 By 4 Comments
Giving a talk at the University of Montana, the famed college-football announcer suggested that professional athletes start using steroids.
Vocalyze
“When I was in a men’s group in 1972, I distinctly remember feeling edgy when we would hug.”
“My son and daughter keep reminding me that things are changing.” The times they are a changin’ (comment and Marco Magnani video cover of Bob Dylan song.)