Monthly Archives: May 2011

Tressel out at Ohio State: whatever happened to fair play in the USA?

By Sam Smith | Published: May 30, 2011
Winning isn’t everything; it’s the only thing. – Vince Lombardi I would prefer even to fail with honor than win by cheating. – Sophocles If you ain’t cheating, you ain’t trying. – Variously Attributed Ask yourself is it right or wrong and act accordingly. – Otto Graham There [...]
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Gays and professional sports: Charles Barkley stands up for what’s right. Again.

By Sam Smith | Published: May 18, 2011
A few days ago, Phoenix Suns president Rick Welts revealed that he is gay. And the whole sporting world exploded yawned. Okay, that’s not precisely true. There has been a bit of comment and analysis. But so far, no controversy. No homophobic ranting, no athletes stepping up to say that Jesus doesn’t approve, none of that. [...]
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