There's Still Hope for RG3—Just Look at Cam Newton
A sophomore slump after a sensational rookie year doesn't spell the end for Robert Griffin III, as Newton's own highs and lows with the Carolina Panthers have shown.
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It's Every Fan's Job to Police FIFA and the Olympics Committee
Neither World Cup nor Olympics authorities seem to mind Qatar's and Russia's human rights violations, so it's up to consumers, players, and sponsors to take action themselves.
The Integration of College Football Didn't Happen in One Game
An excellent documentary recalls USC's historic 1970 victory over the University of Alabama's all-white team, but doesn't dispel the enduring, aggrandizing myths about it.
Can Youth Football Be Saved? (And Should It Be?)
Concern for player safety is at an all-time high, but it's unclear whether it's the responsibility of schools, coaches, or youth leagues to take measures to protect kids.
No, the Kansas City Chiefs Aren't a 'Lucky' Undefeated Team
Pundits attribute their 9-0 season to an easy schedule and their opponents' poor offense instead of recognizing what's actually become an impressively capable team.
Richie Incognito's Accidental Racism: An Apologia
Richie Incognito did not choose to employ the most incendiary slur in the American lexicon, so much as he was caught.
Why You Shouldn't Judge Lance Armstrong (and Why You Should)
A new documentary about the cyclist makes the case for moral relativism: Don't be mad that he doped, because everyone doped. Be mad that he said he was the exception.
The Sad Fate (but Historic Legacy) of the Houston Astrodome
Though now likely doomed for demolition, when the Astrodome first opened in 1965, it was a profoundly American invention that set the bar for arenas around the world.
Your Favorite Iconic Sports Photo Might Be Stolen Property
Seven sideline photographers are suing for the misuse of thousands of images—and they're just the latest to expose the complexities of copyright in the Internet age.
Is It Unfair to Expect NFL Players to Behave Like Grown-Ups?
The response to Richie Incognito's alleged harassment of a teammate just shows the futility of trying to hold the NFL to the same standard as any other workplace.