Is Donald Trump Saving the NFL? Is Donald Trump Saving the NFL?
The president’s attacks could be the best thing to happen to the league.
Oct 19, 2017 / Robert Lipsyte
Donald Trump Has Just 1 Thing in Common With Past American Presidents Donald Trump Has Just 1 Thing in Common With Past American Presidents
Now watch him screw that up, too.
Aug 3, 2017 / Robert Lipsyte
Donald Trump Represents the Worst of Football Culture Donald Trump Represents the Worst of Football Culture
But at least we can take hope in rebel athletes like Colin Kaepernick.
Jan 31, 2017 / Robert Lipsyte
Goodbye to Grantland, ESPN’s Home for Actual Sports Journalism Goodbye to Grantland, ESPN’s Home for Actual Sports Journalism
For this former ESPN ombudsman, Grantland was a beacon in a field of sludge.
Nov 2, 2015 / Robert Lipsyte
Four Reasons to Watch the Super Bowl Four Reasons to Watch the Super Bowl
Joe Hill, Joe Pa, Tebow and Wee Brains.
Feb 2, 2012 / Robert Lipsyte
Jocks vs. Pukes Jocks vs. Pukes
Jock Culture is a distortion of sports.
Jul 27, 2011 / Feature / Robert Lipsyte
The NFL Would Do Us a Favor by Calling Off the Coming Season The NFL Would Do Us a Favor by Calling Off the Coming Season
The upcoming pro football season is in danger of being canceled because of a little dust-up between millionaires and billionaires.
May 10, 2011 / Robert Lipsyte
You Must Watch the Empire Bowl You Must Watch the Empire Bowl
By this year's Super Bowl, if you are still passionately following football or, worse, allowing your kid to play, you may just be an old-fashioned imperialist running dog.
Jan 31, 2011 / Robert Lipsyte
Leave ‘Em in the Locker Room Leave ‘Em in the Locker Room
Professional athletes make lousy public officials.
Oct 19, 2010 / Robert Lipsyte
The Commercials Are the Super Bowl The Commercials Are the Super Bowl
The thirty-second spots for chips, beer, babes and flatulent slackers star in the big game.
Feb 5, 2010 / Feature / Robert Lipsyte