Sports – Page 50 – People's World

“Striking Gridiron”: A touchdown for readers

February 26, 2016 By Bruce Bostick

"Striking Gridiron" is based on the 1959 undefeated season of the Braddock High School football Tigers.

Football, race, and American socialism

February 25, 2016 By John Karnuth

American football is full of metaphors and paradoxes. The NFL is the most socialistic framework and business model in all of professional sports.

This week in history: First black athlete wins Winter Olympics gold

February 16, 2016 By Special to People’s World

Ten years ago this week, in Turin, Italy, speed skater Shani Davis became the first black athlete to win a gold medal in an individual sport at the Olympic Winter Games.

Racial slurs have no place in football

November 10, 2015 By Judith Le Blanc

For American Indians, the NFL season offers regular reminders that our rights still aren't fully recognized.

Justice prevails at University of Missouri: President Wolfe steps down

November 9, 2015 By Combined Sources

"He has not only enabled racism since the start of his tenure in 2012, but blatantly ignored and disrespected the concerns of students."