Eight Things You Should Know About Roberto Clemente on the 50th Anniversary of His Tragic Death
The fascinating story of a baseball superstar who is now remembered as much for his off-the-field activism.
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This year’s World Cup in Qatar is not the first time the event has been co-opted by autocrats.
If I Had a Hammer: Atlanta Braves Should Honor Hank Aaron by Changing Team’s Name
Pro sports teams are loathe to alter their brands which are worth millions of dollars. But in this case, changing names is a no-brainer.
Remembering Maradona, A Soccer Superstar and a Champion of the Poor
“He carries the ball sewn to his foot and he’s got eyes all over his body,” one admirer wrote of Diego Maradona. In retirement, Maradona became outspoken about his leftist beliefs and was close friends with Fidel Castro.
Choose a New Name For Washington’s Football Team
America’s most racist professional sports team name is finally being retired. But no word yet on what the new team name will be. Here are our nominations for a mascot appropriate for our nation’s capital. Grifters, Bombers, Despots or… Swamp Rats?
The Climate Change World Series
Conservatives don’t like when political issues intrude into their sports spectacles — unless it involves ostentatious displays of veneration…
Football, Power and the American Way
They call it “America’s game.” The National Football League is the most popular sport in the country by most…