Sports Archives

Black Lives Matter protesters rally outside the Minnesota Vikings game on September 24th, 2017, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

News in Brief

Trump’s War on the NFL Reveals the True Meaning of His Law and Order Presidency

It seems Trump has staked his entire political identity on his role not just as a strong commander-in-chief, but also a culture warrior eager to rebuff the rising tides of liberalism and multiculturalism.

Jared Keller

Aaron Hernandez sits in the courtroom of the Attleboro District Court during his hearing on August 22nd, 2013, in North Attleboro, Massachusetts.

News in Brief

Aaron Hernandez and the Rise of the CTE Defense

When it comes to CTE research, the law hasn't caught up to the science just yet.

Jared Keller

Shannon Szabados looks on prior to the Women's Ice Hockey Preliminary Round Group A game during the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.

Social Justice

The Covert Sexism of Sports News

Sports commentators have abandoned the practice of sexually objectifying female athletes on air for more covert forms of sexism.

Kate Wheeling

Friends, family members, and supporters sign surfboards as they pay tribute to former NFL star Junior Seau during a public memorial at Qualcomm Stadium on May 11th, 2012, in San Diego, California.

News in Brief

A New Study Provides Further Evidence That Football Can Cause Brain Damage

Scientists looked at the brains of 111 former NFL players. All but one had chronic traumatic encephalopathy.

Francie Diep

Social Justice

Can Tennis Offer a Means of Social Mobility in India?

In Mumbai's private clubs, some economically disadvantaged young men have improved their lives thanks to a sport usually reserved for the city's most affluent.

Bhavya Dore

Ivan Efremov of Uzbekistan competes in the Men's Weighlifting 105 kg finals during day three of the Baku 2017 Islamic Solidarity Games on May 17th, 2017, in Baku, Azerbaijan.

News in Brief

Viewfinder: Weightlifting in Azerbaijan

Ivan Efremov of Uzbekistan competes in the Men's Weighlifting 105 kg finals during day three of the Baku 2017 Islamic Solidarity Games on May 17th, 2017, in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Pacific Standard Staff