Does the University of Southern California’s Ex-Coach Have a Case?
Former football coach Steve Sarkisian is suing the university over discrimination. Is there any merit to his claims?
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Was Benching Johnny Manziel an Act of Discrimination?
The Americans With Disabilities Act prohibits employment discrimination against alcoholics. What to make, then, of the Browns quarterback's recent demotion?
Racism Between the Goal Posts
New research finds black quarterbacks are benched far more often than their white counterparts.
How Sports Economics Aided the University of Missouri Protest
Could the possibility of a Tigers strike have expedited Timothy Wolfe's resignation?
What’s the Greatest Record in Sports History?
A new study says it belongs to Barry Bonds, but probably not for the reason you think.
Adrian Robinson Jr. and the NFL’s Multifaceted Concussion Problem
The science behind football brain injuries.
Hacked Emails Suggest That Sony’s Fear of the NFL Shaped Its Narrative About Concussions in Football
It's always easier to blame individuals than it is to blame corporations or organizations.
College Athletes’ Labor Struggle Isn’t as Dead as It Seems
The NLRB punts on whether student athletes are employees—but not for the reason you may think.
The Real Problem With Tom Brady’s Deflategate Suspension
By imposing a harsher penalty to Tom Brady than it does criminal offenders, the NFL has shown its true colors.
Does Education Have Any Place in College Sports Programs?
The Big Ten Conference's Year of Readiness proposal, which would push freshman athletes to the sidelines, is supposedly about giving students time to explore educational opportunities, but the financial benefits to colleges and universities are hard to ignore.