Archive - Southpaw Report

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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March 2024

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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February 2024

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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January 2024

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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December 2023

How political will sports look in 2024?

The future of sports and politics will look less flashy — but it might have a better chance at success.

Dec 31, 2023 •

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Shohei Ohtani just signed the biggest contract in sports history — or did he?

The MLB star's strange deal full of deferrals makes for a complicated data point.

Dec 17, 2023 •

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November 2023

Southpaw's Giving Thanks

Our Thanksgiving edition, Vol. 4.

Nov 26, 2023 •

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The WNBA's Media Paradox

The burgeoning league wants more media coverage — but also less access. What gives?

Nov 12, 2023 •

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