Category Archives: Sports

Playing the Enemy: Nelson Mandela and the Game That Made a Nation

I read this book when it came out. It’s a good read and a good window into post-apartheid South Africa and the World Cup rugby final that united a nation. Now it is being made into a movie directed by … Continue reading

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Queers With AIDS

Jeff Pearlman has an article in the November 2009 issue of Penthouse about former pitcher John Rocker. Pearlman wrote the original article ten years ago in Sports Illustrated that ended Rocker’s career. It made me reflect on the difference between … Continue reading

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Dennis Prager: ‘You Can’t Be A Good Person And Oppose A Radio Broadcaster Buying Into A Sports Team’

On his radio show today, Dennis said about the prospect of Rush Limbaugh buying a part of the St. Louis Rams: "You can not be a good person, your moral character is shown by the opposition to a radio broadcaster … Continue reading

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Why Coaches Vote Republican

From the Wall Street Journal: American politics are rich with characters and stereotypes—Joe the Plumber, Harry and Louise, Nascar dads and hockey moms, to name a few. But one persistent type hasn’t gotten much attention: the Republican football coach. During … Continue reading

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Jeff Pearlman’s New Book: The Rocket That Fell to Earth: Roger Clemens and the Rage for Baseball Immortality

You can buy the book here and you can read Jeff’s website here. I interviewed Jeff last September ago about his book on the 1990s Dallas Cowboys. Jeff wrote the Sports Illustrated John Rocker profile that created such a storm … Continue reading

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