Sports

In the RedZone: Kaepernick’s unusual NFL tryout

November 19, 2019 By Al Neal

It will come as no surprise to find out blacklisted, ex-NFL quarterback Colin Kapernick’s scheduled NFL tryout in Atlanta, Saturday, Nov. 16—audition—was nothing more than a PR stunt by the league.

In the RedZone: Thoughts on the 2019 World Series

November 8, 2019 By Al Neal

While not the World Series I was expecting, the Washington Nationals’ game seven win over the Houston Astros—the favored team to win—was a historic moment for D.C. ball fans.

Rutgers softball coaches face accusations of abuse, intimidation

November 1, 2019 By Tom Canavan

In its report about the abuse, players claimed they lived in constant fear of being banished from the team or having their scholarships revoked despite NCAA regulations intended to protect against such retribution.

NCAA tries to kick pay-for-play farther down road

October 30, 2019 By Paul Newberry

Those in charge are perfectly content with a labor system that essentially allows them to set the maximum wage at zero.

Astros GM apologizes after hurling taunts at female reporters, MLB says it will investigate

October 23, 2019 By Associated Press

“As a watchdog organization, we demand fair treatment and positive workplace environments for women working in the field."