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Doc and JJ and LeBron

How icons in their fields connect — and what we can learn from them.

Apr 21 •

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The Anthem War Comes for Its Own

A conservative governor criticized a conservative coach because ... why not?

Apr 7 •

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Don't Bet on Major League Baseball

In either sense of the word.

Mar 24 •

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Major League Baseball's Wardrobe Malfunction

The league's ugly new jerseys are yet another instance of the enshittification of everything.

Mar 10 •

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Anthony Rendon doesn't love his job

How angry should fans be about that?

Feb 25 •

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NLRB to NCAA: College Athletes Are Employees

Feb 11 •

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The NCAA still won't address its major problem

Another half-measure points the conference in the right direction, but it doesn't acknowledge the simple fact: college athletes are employees.

Jan 28 •

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ESPN Hits a New Low

Two recent scandals reveal the rot at the core of the Worldwide Leader in Sports.

Jan 14 •

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