Bill Maher’s use of the N-word reignites a debate about who, if anyone, can say it.
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“It Ain’t No Use”
Dear Trump voter, You wanted it. You’ve got it. All of it. You wanted to take back control of the United States. You wanted to return the… Read more ““It Ain’t No Use””
Why Pat Summitt’s greatness transcended gender
If you couldn’t recognize the greatness of one of sport’s pioneering figures without a man’s stamp of acceptance and approval, that’s a you-problem, not a Summitt problem.
How Muhammad Ali was less than “The Greatest” toward Joe Frazier
The social media flood came over the last few days the way it always does when someone famous dies. First, in trickles, then in a wave, people… Read more “How Muhammad Ali was less than “The Greatest” toward Joe Frazier”
Why Maurice White’s music was much more than “blue talk and love”
I had just come home from work Thursday evening a week ago and had shed my coat and dropped my bags in their usual place when my… Read more “Why Maurice White’s music was much more than “blue talk and love””
Why John Harbaugh should think about heading west…or at least out of Baltimore
Chances are the Baltimore Ravens 1-6 start, the worst in franchise history, probably hasn’t lessened John Harbaugh’s steely resolve to stick it out, no matter what. That… Read more “Why John Harbaugh should think about heading west…or at least out of Baltimore”
Why baseball won’t be the same without Vin Scully
For any number of reasons, baseball remains the one sport where comparisons between players of different generations can’t be dismissed out of hand. Today’s baseball players are… Read more “Why baseball won’t be the same without Vin Scully”
Why I’m done with college football
I’ve had it with college football. There! I said it! I make no apologies for it, and if that places me out of the mainstream of sports… Read more “Why I’m done with college football”
Arian Foster runs from defenders, labels and God
For most Americans, Sunday is the day of the week where two of our most significant institutions, religion and professional football are most visibly on display. The… Read more “Arian Foster runs from defenders, labels and God”
Why Baltimoreans owe Bostonians an Olympic-sized thanks
It’s not very often that you hear Baltimoreans say nice things about Bostonians that virtually never gets said, especially in an athletic context. Orioles fans hate the… Read more “Why Baltimoreans owe Bostonians an Olympic-sized thanks”
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