There Is No Escapism From America’s Current Crises
The NBA strikes are a fitting consequence of problems that touch everyone, everywhere.
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NBA Players Put America on Notice
They want to protect Black lives, and threatening an industry’s money and the public’s entertainment was the only option left.
The NBA Had It Coming
The Milwaukee Bucks’ going on strike and disrupting their season at one of its most crucial inflection points proves that the players’ activism is no longer a fringe movement.
College Football’s Great Unraveling
The pandemic is bringing the sport face-to-face with its deepest flaws.
Pro Baseball Is Courting Disaster
Financially motivated wishful thinking has collided with reality.
The NBA’s Uneasy Return Follows an Age-Old Script
The league’s insulated relaunch in Florida amid the pandemic has a surprising antecedent.
Lonely Days for Sports Mascots
During the pandemic, team mascots, who normally thrive on live interaction with an audience, have been left to play to the cameras, interacting with empty bleachers and cardboard cutouts of fans.
How I Became a Poker Champion in One Year
One of the world’s best players taught me his unique psychological style of play—and it worked.
My Soccer Fandom Is Out of Shape
A lifelong fan took in yesterday’s Manchester City–Arsenal game, and struggled to connect with his onetime obsession.
College Football Players Can Resist Their Exploiters
Amid the pandemic and the protests, athletes can demand better treatment.