Al Neal
LATEST ARTICLES BY Al Neal
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Michigan universities ask lawmakers to delay Nassar assault bill vote
March 14, 2018In an earlier story, I said I couldn’t imagine anyone opposing a bill offering more protection for sexual assault victims. I guess I just wasn’t imaginative enough.
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NBA investigates harassment allegations against Mavericks owner Mark Cuban
March 12, 2018Another week, another billionaire business mogul’s history of inappropriate behavior and sexual harassment laid bare for all to see.
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Off-season anthem drama for the National Football League
March 7, 2018Who says public pressure and protests can’t change minds?
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Catholic Church “concerned” by bill introduced after Nassar gymnastics scandal
March 6, 2018You would think that an institution so wrapped up in sexual abuse scandals of its own would shy away from involving itself in another abuse case. Apparently not.
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Baseball players union files grievance against four MLB teams
March 1, 2018Can you smell it? Spring is in the air. Well, spring training that is.
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As Pyeongchang Olympics close, athletes may join fight for fair wages next
February 26, 2018The financial options for adult Olympians become part-time, low-wage work; relying on food stamps, unemployment benefits, unstable and transient living.
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A short history of the divisive Olympic Games
February 21, 2018As you cheer for every U.S. gold medal win and chant “U.S.A! U.S.A!,” remember that this is all just part of political warfare disguised as friendly international competition.
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The 2018 Winter Olympics—politics and hypocrisy
February 16, 2018While we watch the world’s top athletes compete for gold, we are also watching a fierce competition between sports and politics.
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