Sports
The Champ’s greatest battle: The fight for peace
June 6, 2016I would like to take this opportunity to put in a word for what I think was Muhammad Ali's greatest fight of all - his relentless fight for peace.
Read moreJackie Robinson, Opening Day and U.S. – Cuba relations
April 5, 2016"My mother and I were thrilled and honored to witness our President extend the hand of friendship to the Cuban people."
Read moreConnecticut women basketball players owe no apologies
March 30, 2016Sports columnist Dan O'Shaughnessy caused a stir across the sports world, when he made a controversial tweet about women in sports.
Read more“Striking Gridiron”: A touchdown for readers
February 26, 2016"Striking Gridiron" is based on the 1959 undefeated season of the Braddock High School football Tigers.
Read moreFootball, race, and American socialism
February 25, 2016American football is full of metaphors and paradoxes. The NFL is the most socialistic framework and business model in all of professional sports.
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