League of Fans

By Ken Reed

Las Vegas Raiders’ defensive lineman Carl Nassib announced he was gay this week. He is the first active NFL player to do so.

It was a landmark announcement that will help thousands of young LGBTQ athletes and non-athletes alike. It’s a milestone that has — and will continue to — garner a […]

Supreme Court Ruling is Another Step Toward Economic Justice for College Athletes

By Ken Reed

Who says there’s a divide on the Supreme Court?

In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court ruled the NCAA is in violation of the Sherman Antitrust Act by limiting athletes’ academic-related benefits. In a concurring opinion, Justice Brett Kavanaugh […]

By Ken Reed

France’s Benjamin Pavard said he was knocked out in a soccer game against Germany this past week. Nevertheless, the France medical team allowed him to play on.

France’s team doctor reported that Pavard wasn’t knocked out. However, at the least, there had to be some doubt as to whether or not […]

By Ken Reed

Is cheating part of baseball’s foundation?
It certainly seems that way. Baseball seems to give us one scandal after another. Cheating seems to be an ongoing part of the game. Spitballs, corked bats, steroids, illegally stealing signs, etc.

Cheating, in various forms, has been part of baseball since the early days. […]

By Ken Reed

When it comes to college football at the highest level, the move from a four-team playoff to a 12-team playoff has always been a no-brainer.

A 12-team playoff makes the regular season more interesting for a lot of teams — and their fans. It also makes the championship playoff more exciting; the […]

By Ken Reed

“Fun is Good.”
— Mike Veeck, creator of a variety of innovative and fun baseball promotions

Unfortunately, the vast majority of coaches, from the youth level to the professional level, adopt a militaristic coaching style. They believe a taskmaster mentality is how you get the best from athletes.

It’s not.

“Nothing, […]

By Ken Reed

After delivering one of the most brutal, unnecessary cheap shots in league history, the NHL gave Winnipeg Jets forward Mark Scheifele a four-game suspension.

Yep, that’s it. Four games! Instead of sending a message that the league won’t put up with this type of non-sensical, unsportsmanlike thuggery, the NHL sent a […]