Sports – Page 54 – People's World

What our society needs to learn from the Ray Rice scandal

September 17, 2014 By Sam Webb

Football, despite its violent and masculinist culture, isn't an island unto itself, but rather a microcosm of social crisis that ripples across every segment of our larger society.

Ray Rice and his enablers: why men must speak out

September 9, 2014 By Sam Webb

Think about it: before Goodell as well as Ravens coach Jim Harbaugh and Ravens officials saw this new tape, what did they think had transpired on that elevator?

Why LeBron’s return brings joy to Ohio

July 28, 2014 By John Bachtell

As an Ohio native, I have to admit I got a little teary eyed when NBA basketball star LeBron James announced he was returning to play for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Football trademark decision suggests path to bring back outsourced jobs

July 9, 2014 By Pat Barile

On June 18, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office canceled six registered trademarks which it had previously granted to the Washington football team for its name.

Patent Office cancels Washington’s disparaging trademark

June 18, 2014 By Associated Press

The group argued that the Redskins should lose their federal trademark protection based on a law that prohibits registered disparaging names.