Tag: sports culture

Confessions of a Recovering Sports Junkie Look, I gotta be honest with you. I’ve got a problem. And it’s not just the usual stuff like...

Why I Still Bet on Sports (Despite Everything) Look, I’m gonna be honest with you. I’ve been writing about sports for, like, 25 years. That’s...

I Used to Love This Stuff Look, I’m gonna be honest here. I’ve been around the sports world for a long time. 20+ years, honestly....

Let’s Talk About This Ridiculous Love Affair Okay, so I was at a bar in Chicago last Tuesday with my buddy Marcus. We’re watching the...

Why I Love a Good Underdog Story Look, I’m gonna be honest here. I’ve been a sports journalist for over two decades, and I’ve seen...

Look, I Get It You’re gonna think I’m crazy. Maybe I am. But hear me out. There’s this thing about sports fandom that nobody talks...

I Used to Be a Snob Look, I'm gonna be honest with you. About five years ago, I was one of those people who turned...

I Used to Be a Snob Look, I'm gonna be honest with you. About five years ago, I was one of those people who turned...

Look, I’m Gonna Say It: We’re All Hypocrites I was at a bar in Chicago last year, watching the Blackhawks lose yet again. And I...

I’m Done With Sports Betting Look, I’ve been around the block. I’ve seen things. I’ve been a sports journalist for over 20 years, and I’ve...

The Universal Appeal of Sports Sports have an unparalleled ability to bring people together, transcending cultural, linguistic, and geographical boundaries. Whether it’s the roar of...