I hate the mixing of politics and sports–almost as much as I hate the sports teams from Los Angeles. I’ve said it a million times everywhere from this blog, to NBC Sports and even on NPR, sports and politics shouldn’t mix. With that said, I’ve decided to make one exception.Earlier this week the City [ ... ] ...
I had a chance to discuss the intersection of sports and politics on KJZZ 91.5 FM’s Here and Now Friday morning. Myself and EdgeofSports.com’s Dave Zirin, along with show host Steve Goldstein, debated issues ranging from Robert Sarver’s decision to use the Phoenix Suns as a platform to share political views, boycotting the 2011 MLB [ ... ] ...
I try to stay out of the political realm as much as possible, especially on this website. Sharing my views with you isn’t what this forum was made for. It was made for discussing Arizona sports and having fun with it.Unfortunately, based on the passage of SB1070, the line between Arizona sports and politics has [ ... ] ...
I live in a house divided. My house isn’t divided by politics, personal beliefs or even religion. No, my house is divided by something much more trying. My house is divided by collegian affiliation. I’m an alumni of the University of Arizona, my wife choose a more northern institution of higher learning. Usually the rivalry [ ... ] ...
Mexico's Institutional Revolutionary Party, the dominant force in the country's politics for 71 years, may stage a comeback in congressional elections today that could undercut President Felipe Calderon's power ...
Jack Kemp, the former pro quarterback who turned fame on the gridiron into a career in national politics and a crusade for lower taxes, has died of cancer at age 73 ...