About Doug Saffir
Why it’s Important to Report on Gay Athletes…For Now
Collins, a journeyman center in the NBA, came out on Monday as the first openly homosexual, active professional athlete in the United States. His courage in doing so is unquestionable. He’s risking everything – his career, his friends, his mental and physical health, etc. – in the hopes of changing the way the world of sports perceives homosexuality.
Boston’s Resilience In The Face Of Terror
It’s days like yesterday that are supposed to change a city forever, and maybe the bombings at the Boston Marathon will have that effect. But I’m sure hoping they won’t.
The NBA Playoffs’ Unexpected Hero
Another hero is just truly coming into his own, despite ten years of growth and toil under some of the most arduous circumstances I’ve seen an athlete endure.
My Secret to Fantasy Baseball Success
While much of the baseball I caught on television was not entertaining, my fantasy team very much was.
Justin Maxwell Was MLB’s Opening Night Hero
Two days into my experimental return to baseball fanship, Justin Maxwell is my favorite player.
Does Baseball Deserve A Second Chance? Let’s Find Out.
In the end, I’ll either reaffirm my belief that there are better things that can be done with four hours than watch grown men in pajamas play a painfully slow game or I’ll be so surprised by the beloved traditions and the spurts of athleticism that I’ll come out a born-again baseball fan.
The Only Manti Te’o Post You Have To Read
I honestly believed by now that cooler heads would have prevailed, but after watching some coverage of the Te’o story on Thursday and Friday nights, it’s clear that some folks out there haven’t gotten their chill pill prescription.
The Patriots Do Not Need Rob Gronkowski To Win A Super Bowl
This year, the Patriots will once again be without Gronkowski should they make it to the ‘ship. Only this year, they’ll have had some practice doing it.
3 Reasons The Patriots Will Lose To Houston On Sunday
The Texans match up perfectly with New England’s weaknesses. Here’s why the Patriots’ season will end on Sunday.
RGIII Is Not A Hero: The Inner Conflict Of A Football Fan
Robert Griffin III is not a hero. He is a (very talented) man who plays a game for a living.
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