sports

Athletes deserve empathy despite their wealth and fame.

A collection of interesting links and reads from the week.

The origin of the name 'Trolley Dodgers' for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Exploring the intersection of basketball, economics, and fads.

Ownership in sports compared to business and technology.

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The battle between the eye-test and math-test in sports.

The challenge of describing something happening in the past and present.

A strange chess variant played in a swimming pool with players submerging themselves underwater during their turns.

The NBA's contingency plan in case of a team losing all its players to a horrific accident.

The NBA's exploration of the value of shots and advanced metrics.

Brian Phillips’ observation about the impact of the Williams sisters on tennis.

Debunking the myth of 'clutch' free throw shooting in the NBA finals.

A collection of interesting sports-related tidbits and quotes.

NBA player JaVale McGee's prank involving a pet platypus and the media's response.

Putting the football incident in a broader context.

Reflections on the abuse and cover-up at Penn State.

The unique challenges and longevity of Sir Alex Ferguson's tenure as manager of Manchester United.