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Members of the Detroit Lions take a knee during the playing of the national anthem at Ford Field on September 24th, 2017, in Detroit, Michigan.

News in Brief

Why Are Democratic Leaders So Afraid to Speak Out Against the NFL?

When it comes to standing up against the NFL's new protest policy, many Democratic leaders have opted for passivity. But what if the importance of the middle ground has been substantially overstated?

Football players from Odessa High School and Dallas Skyline High School play on September 1st, 2000, in Odessa, Texas.

News in Brief

When Does Youth Football Go From National Pastime to Public-Health Problem?

It seems the earlier the body plays, the earlier the brain pays.

Host Jimmy Kimmel speaks onstage at Los Angeles LGBT Center's 48th Anniversary Gala Vanguard Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on September 23rd, 2017, in Beverly Hills, California.

News in Brief

When Celebrities Get Political

Celebrity political activity has been quite common for a long time. But with an atypical entertainer in the White House, we're seeing something different today.

Social Justice

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.

Economics

TV Blackouts Backfire on Sports Leagues

Sports leagues in the U.S. use TV blackouts to force fans into the stands. But research shows local coverage actually increases game attendance.

Social Justice

This Week in Sports Stadium Malfeasance

A round-up of news and research on stadium spending gone wrong.

Social Justice

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.

Social Justice

This Week in Patriots

A round-up of news and research on all things patriots.

Social Justice

Imagining an America Without Sports

What if we eliminated the institution of sport—from the high school level to the pros? Ten academics from around the country weigh in.