The Basketball World has Often Debated Is Kobe Like Mike?
A few weeks ago the ever insightful Bill Simmons of ESPN.com announced his choice for NBA MVP. Simmons went through each of the players he …
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So What’s a Few Rules Among Friends?
A recent poll sheds light on the perceptions that the public holds about college athletics, revealing widespread concern over the integrity of recruiting practices, drug …
You vill NOT exercise!
If you’ve ever wondered about the fine line between voluntary and mandatory training in college sports, the story of the University of Memphis, women’s volleyball …
Some Needed Perspective on the NBA Referee Scandal
On Friday, we learned that NBA referee Tim Donaghy is under investigation by the FBI for betting on NBA games. Here is how various media …
Should We Be Impressed?
Yesterday Rich Lederer of The Baseball Analyst made the following observation. The St. Louis Cardinals. The only team that won 11 postseason games. The only …
Who Will Win The 2022 NBA Finals?
The NBA, relative to the other major sports leagues, tends to suffer from a lack of competitive balance. One way to see this, though (as …
The Wisdom of Red Auerbach
Legendary basketball coach Red Auerbach passed away last Saturday. In reading and watching about his life on Sunday, I was struck by his take on …
Measure up, or else
Division I-A football teams heading to college bowls have trouble making the grade academically. The report, published by the Institute for Diversity and Ethics in …
Subversion of the Academy by the NCAA
Two great American institutions are about to crank up. First-year students and their older classmates will soon return to campus for fall classes. Shortly after …
MLB’s new killer app
Baseball has always been different from other professional sports because local TV revenues are significant. They’re large because they can provide much content to broadcasters …