Colorblindness, the World Cup, and the Difficulty of Hyphenated Identities
When Trevor Noah called France's World Cup win an African victory, he incited a response from the French Ambassador. Ultimately, the debate leads to important questions of hyphenated identities and colorblindness.
States’ Rights, Sports, and the Harm of Gambling
The Supreme Court recently paved the way for legalization of sports betting. What will the implications be?
Should the NFL’s Players Have to Pay to Protest?
The NFL's response to the #TakeAKnee demonstrations has revived the debate over patriotism and protest.
For Testosterone Testing in Sports
Though some advocates may shy away from testosterone testing in sports, there could be some compelling reasons for doing so.
Against Testosterone Testing in Sports
A major sports association now requires testosterone testing for female athletes. That is a mistake.
NFL to Cheerleaders: Down Girl!
Cheerleading has often been seen as problematic for women. The revelation of the NFL's contracts for cheerleaders hasn't changed that.
Is it Time for a Permanent Olympic Venue?
For many countries, hosting the Olympics brings in fewer tourists and more debt -- would a permanent location change that?
From the Field to the Podium, Appropriating Native American Culture
Appropriation of Native American culture is not only limited to the football field.
What’s so Wrong with Doping in Sports?
With Russia's Olympic team disqualified from the 2018 games for using performance-enhancing drugs, it merits consideration why doping is so controversial in the first place.
The Social Norms Behind Fighting in Hockey
Why fighting is allowed in hockey, but frowned upon anywhere else.