Time to decide U S care level for international sport
Phil Sheridan argues the United States must commit to serious international play in men's team sports or accept ongoing underperformance. He notes failures in soccer and baseball, contrasts with women's teams, and suggests focusing on gymnastics and women's soccer while preserving pro leagues.
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Phil Sheridan
Philadelphia
NBA
Barcelona
U.S
C. Vivian Stringer
Iowa
USA Basketball
Michael Phelps
National Swimming Association
Carmelo Anthony
USA Gymnastics
United States
Puerto Rico
NFL celebrations and the politics of fun in sports culture
The piece argues that NFL end zone celebrations are overpoliced, calling out penalties as the main issue while defending players like Terrell Owens Chad Johnson and Marvin Harrison. It links celebrations to race and age dynamics, urging a view of sports as fun rather than punitive.
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The
Miami Herald Iams
NFL
Terrell Owens
America
Cote
Ibition
Yogi Berra
Don Larsen
Cincinnati
Chad Johnson
Johnson
T.O
Marvin Harrison
Owens
Rickey Henderson
Warren Sapp
Charles Barkley
Michael Irvin
Deion Sanders
Randy Moss
Kelly Campbell
Miami Herald
Dan le Batard
Greg Cote
Don Shula
le Batard
League
Peace
XFL
Go ahead and celebrate but do it with class
Greg Cote argues the NFL should balance celebration by allowing natural joy while curbing premeditated showmanship. He cites end zone antics, fines, and the media spotlight, urging a TV policy to reduce attention seeking and preserve the league’s image.
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Greg Cote
Miami Herald
IAMI
NFL
Sirtaki Rhythm Mirrors Athens Olympics
The piece uses the Sirtaki dance as a metaphor for Greece hosting the 2004 Summer Olympics. It links Greece’s tempo from opening to closing ceremonies with IOC cautions, construction pace, and key moments including Michael Phelps, Natalie Coughlin, and coach Mike Candrea’s gold medal run amid personal loss.
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Contra Costa
Walnut Creek
Calif
Zorba
Athens
Greenwich
Stacy Dragila
Gail Devers Aing
Tom Pappas
Marion Jones
Michael Phelps
Natalie Coughlin
Spain
U.S
Larry Brown
Mike Candrea
Sue
Candrea
Bead
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Ray Lewis
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