It’s already known that students drink and party more on college football’s big game days. We found in a recent…
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Why trade unionism must fight the export of domestic league football
When you think about the big beneficiaries of trade unionism, professional football might not immediately spring to mind. But, according…
Is it immoral to watch football?
For a large swath of Americans, fall means football. But, as in previous years, this season’s football has been mired…
Why AFL commentary works the same way as Iron Age epic poetry
The clip above is English, more or less, as it was for the first half millennium of its existence. Although…
Why losing the African Cup of Nations is a heavy blow for Cameroon
The proud footballing nation of Cameroon is under the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. This follows the announcement that…
Why football’s festive fixture congestion is so bad for injuries
For many football fans, the festive football schedule is a highlight of the Christmas break. But for many clubs, the…
Why the era of Chinese football clubs splashing big money on international stars is over
Football fans love a rumour. With the transfer window in various parts of the world currently open for players to…
Why England’s Premier League should bail out the lower leagues
Uncertainty is what makes sports entertaining. If you always knew who was going to win a match, that would be…
Texas sports fans will soon be allowed to attend outdoor pro games, Gov. Greg Abbott says
“Texas sports fans will soon be allowed to attend outdoor pro games, Gov. Greg Abbott says” was first published by…
Washington Redskins finally agree: Dismantling racist team mascots is long overdue
The Washington Redskins, facing increased public and financial pressure, have finally announced they will change their team nickname. This decision puts…