Ray Rice
How the Media and U.S. Soccer Made the Hope Solo Story Even Worse
Sports media members that rarely cover women's soccer and the tone-deaf PR of U.S. Soccer joined forces to, somehow, make Hope Solo a face of domestic violence in sports.
The NFL's Domestic Violence Problem and Our Race Problem
Football, because it employs so many black men and is so popular, reflects a skewed racialized image of violence back into our society.
Here's What Got Bill Simmons Suspended
Bill Simmons called Roger Goodell a liar, but he also dared his bosses to suspend him.
The NFL's Domestic Violence Problem Is Society's Problem
Why does anyone think the NFL can do anything to solve domestic violence?
Here Are The Highlights from Steve Bisciotti's Rambling And Largely Incoherent Press Conference
This is the sound of the truth, or something.
Why I Stayed in an Abusive Relationship
I can’t speak for Janay Rice, or any other victims of domestic violence who stay with their abusers, but until early 2014 I was in a physically and emotionally abusive relationship for two and a half years, and I can talk about why I stayed—and why I...
Bart Scott On Treating Athletes As Role Models: "You Set Yourself Up For Disappointment"
Bart Scott talks about the trouble with making athletes role models.
Cris Carter Says Smart Things About Child Abuse
Cris Carter gets angry and smart about domestic abuse.
Phil Simms On Ray Rice: "Well, He Was Beat Up Last Year"
"Beat up" is probably not the way to describe Ray Rice.
NFL Pulls Advertisements From Ray Rice Articles
Are sponsors beginning to abandon the NFL over the ongoing Ray Rice disaster?
Women with Kids Should Expect to Earn Less. Also, Don’t Watch the Ray Rice Video
Sarah Ratchford on why we shouldn't watch the video of Ray Rice assaulting his wife, gender inclusivity in reproductive rights, and the earning potential of mothers in this week's Lady Business.
Grandiose Predictions for the 2014 NFL Season
The first week of the 2014 NFL season is in the books and already things are looking rather insane. With just this tip of the iceberg in mind, here are some predictions I’ve brought back from the astral realm for football fans this fall.