If a huge majority of Americans can’t denounce what happened on Jan. 6, 2021, the U.S. has big problems
By Ken Reed
Originally published by Troy Media
Imagine a country where football players kneeling on the sideline peacefully protesting inequalities in their country are labelled “unpatriotic,” “treasonous” and “sons of bitches” by the president […]
American society loves football so much it avoids hard discussions about the sport’s safety
By Ken Reed
Originally published by Troy Media
We found out recently that a bright young man with a big heart and promising future died because of football.
Twelve-year National Football League veteran and three-time pro bowler Vincent Jackson, […]
The unvaccinated don’t seem to get that life is a team sport, not a me sport
By Ken Reed
Originally published by Troy Media
Aaron Rodgers has every right to hold whatever thoughts and beliefs he might have about COVID-19 and vaccines. But that freedom ends when his actions have a negative – or […]
Indigenous nicknames, logos, mascots and rituals are inappropriate and insensitive
By Ken Reed
Originally published by Troy Media
Why is this so hard?
In the year 2021, why do some sports organizations still insist on using Indigenous American names, mascots, caricatures, rituals, etc., to promote their team?
And in the case of Atlanta’s Major […]
Unvaccinated NBA star won’t be welcomed back to the Nets until he’s fully able to participate in all team activities
By Ken Reed
Originally published by Troy Media
The Brooklyn Nets have said thanks but no thanks to Kyrie Irving’s offer to be a part-time player for their National Basketball Association team.
Due […]
We need a lot more ‘we’ people than ‘me’ people – in professional sports and everywhere else
By Ken Reed
Originally published by Troy Media
National Basketball Association training camps are in full swing and 50 or so players (of about 530 total) have yet to receive a single COVID-19 vaccine dose. That’s an […]
Active students have better grades, enhanced memory, lower absenteeism and better behaviour
By Ken Reed
Originally published by Troy Media
The physical activity levels of our young people were already trending downward when COVID-19 hit. The pandemic made things worse. Kids around were stuck at home, forced to try to learn virtually.
An online […]
Cleveland MLB franchise sees the light and adopts a new name
Ken Reed
Originally published by Troy Media
Cleveland Guardians. Sure it sounds weird. Cleveland’s baseball team has been called the Indians for more than a century. But everyone will get used to it.
Most importantly, it was the right thing to do.
[…]
By Ken Reed
Originally published by Troy Media
Here we go again.
The University of Texas and University of Oklahoma are reportedly exploring the possibility of leaving the Big 12 Conference for the Southeastern Conference (SEC) in search of more money and exposure for their athletic programs.
The American college sports landscape […]
National Football League player Carl Nassib has given the battle against homophobia in sports and society in general a huge boost
By Ken Reed
Originally published by Troy Media
Las Vegas Raiders’ defensive lineman Carl Nassib announced he was gay last week. He’s the first active National Football League player to do so.
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Episode #20 – League of Fans’ Sports Forum podcast: Coaching Youth and High School Sports Based On What’s Best for the Athlete’s Holistic Development – We chat with long-time youth, high school and college basketball coach Jim Huber.
Episode #19 – League of Fans’ Sports Forum podcast: Capturing the Spirit of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League with Anika Orrock – We discuss the hoops AAGPFL women had to jump through to play the game they loved as well as the long-term impact and legacy they have in advancing sports opportunities for girls and women.
Episode #18 – League of Fans’ Sports Forum podcast: Talking about the 50th Anniversary of Title IX and the Lia Thomas Controversy with Nancy Hogshead-Makar – Hogshead-Makar is a triple gold medalist in swimming, a civil rights attorney and CEO of Champion Women.
Episode #17 – League of Fans’ Sports Forum podcast: Talking Sports With Legendary New York Times Sports Columnist Robert Lipsyte – We chat about Lipsyte’s amazing career and some of the athletes he covered.
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"How We Can Save Sports" author Ken Reed appears on Fox & Friends to explain how there's "too much adult in youth sports."
Ken Reed appears on Mornings with Gail from KFKA Radio in Colorado to discuss bad parenting in youth athletics.
“Should College Athletes Be Paid?” Ken Reed on The Morning Show from Wisconsin Public Radio
Ken Reed appears on KGNU Community Radio in Colorado (at 02:30) to discuss equality in sports and Title IX.
Ken Reed appears on the Ralph Nader Radio Hour (at 38:35) to discuss his book The Sports Reformers: Working to Make the World of Sports a Better Place, and to talk about some current sports issues.
- League of Fans Sports Policy Director Ken Reed quoted in Washington Post column titled "What happened to P.E.? It’s losing ground in our push for academic improvement," by Jay Mathews
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