AltWeeklies Wire
Happy Rudy Gay Day!new
Time to own up to the homoeroticism (and homophobia) within the NBA.
San Antonio Current |
Rudy Gayby |
03-25-2011 |
Sports
Tags: Homosexuality, NBA
Here Come the Rollergirlsnew
The Greensboro Rollergirls as an entity are but a year old, that this is their first official bout against an out-of-town squad and that more than 200 people have come out.
YES! Weekly |
Brian Clarey |
03-10-2011 |
Sports
Tags: Roller Derby Girls
A Commitment to Principlesnew
Even those uncomfortable with Mormon institutions should appreciate BYU's suspension of star basketball player Brandon Davies.
East Bay Express |
Jay Youngdahl |
03-10-2011 |
Sports
Why the ACC Tournament Has Lost its Lusternew
Here are two proposals for reform, one radical and almost certain to be rejected, the other more moderate with a greater chance of being taken seriously.
Make-Up Gamenew
Jerry Jones might settle the lawsuits over Super Bowl seats, but he’s lost some fans for good.
Fort Worth Weekly |
Jeff Prince |
03-02-2011 |
Sports
Armed & Dangerousnew
When New Orleans Ladies Arm Wrestling (NOLAW) founder Nina Feldman first arm wrestled in upstate New York back in 2009, she thought she was going to get her ass kicked.
The Rise and Fall of the Carolina RailHawksnew
The same ambition and hubris that propelled the RailHawks to reach great heights also contributed to their slow decay, culminating recently with the dissolution of the club and the peddling of the team's brand, logo, Internet domain name and even its mascot on eBay last month.
Tags: Carolina RailHawks
The Cranky Redskins Fan's Guide to Dan Snydernew
From A to Z (for Zorn), an encyclopedia of the owner's many failings.
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Washington City Paper |
Dave McKenna |
02-04-2011 |
Sports
Behind ESPN in Sundance Squarenew
ESPN coordinating director Mike Feinberg is sitting in his temporary office on the 31st floor of the D.R. Horton Tower in downtown Fort Worth, and he has a lot of work on his plate. He’s overseeing the sports network’s Super Bowl coverage that will be produced all this week from Sundance Square.
Fort Worth Weekly |
Dan McGraw |
02-02-2011 |
Sports
Fort Worth, PAnew
As black and gold Steeler fans descend upon Fort Worth, a native Pittsburgher assesses the pluses — and minuses.
Fort Worth Weekly |
Anthony Mariani |
02-02-2011 |
Sports
Way of the Warthogsnew
In Oakland, rugby dissolves class divisions, teaches self-discipline, and builds character. It might even save lives.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
01-12-2011 |
Sports
Tags: Rugby
BCS Booster Bowlnew
It’s Phil Knight vs. Bobby Lowder for the national championship of college football.
Eugene Weekly |
Alan Pittman |
01-10-2011 |
Sports
TCU's Rose Bowl Wrap-Upnew
Our resident Horned Frog alum picks up the pieces of a glorious and victorious weekend.
Fort Worth Weekly |
Caroline Collier |
01-05-2011 |
Sports
Still Dancing With The One That Brung 'Emnew
Mickey and Lois Bell, married 76 years, are diehard San Antonio Spurs fans.
San Antonio Current |
Rudy Gayby |
12-15-2010 |
Sports
Tags: NBA, San Antonio Spurs
Oakland's Play for the A'snew
Unlike San Jose, Oakland's redevelopment agency can finance land acquisition and infrastructure upgrades needed for a new ballpark -- and Major League Baseball knows it.
East Bay Express |
Robert Gammon |
12-09-2010 |
Sports
