These are the 10 worst fan bases in sports. Take a bow. You’re the best of the awful. We’d have an awards ceremony but Miami Heat fans would miss it.
Author: Mike Freeman, USA TODAY
When it comes to the Delaware State lacrosse team, believe them over the police | Opinion
The Delaware State lacrosse team was stopped by police in Liberty County, Georgia, on April 20. When it comes to who to believe, it’s the players.
‘I got a story for you’: USA TODAY Sports’ Jarrett Bell wins prestigious Bill Nunn Jr. Award
Jarrett Bell, NFL columnist for USA TODAY Sports, has received the Bill Nunn Jr. Award, given for distinguished pro football reporting.
‘Poor, hungry and desperate’: The alarming way NFL teams still talk about players | Opinion
Former Bears scout Chris Prescott described second-round pick Jaquan Brisker as “poor, hungry and desperate.” His words show how cruel NFL remains.
The NFL draft is great television, but it’s also an anti-free market scheme | Opinion
The NFL draft is a wonderful spectacle but as we all enjoy it, remember its primary purpose. The draft is about restricting the salaries of players.
Gil Brandt’s comments about Dwayne Haskins a reminder of how NFL players are dehumanized | Opinion
The disgraceful remarks about Dwayne Haskins from Hall of Fame executive Gil Brandt are reminders that the NFL has long dehumanized its players.
Kentucky governor’s veto of ugly sports transgender bill rare win in sea of LGBTQ hate | Opinion
A Kentucky bill banning transgendered girls and women from playing on sports teams was vetoed. It was a rare piece of good news in a sea of hate.
Colin Kaepernick continues coloring outside the lines, but is NFL career over? | Opinion
Colin Kaepernick has published a children’s book. It’s one of his many new projects but one question still remains: will he play in the NFL again?
What Chris Rock did was disgraceful, but Will Smith’s violent act was worse | Opinion
Chris Rock’s joke about Jada Pinkett Smith was cruel. Will Smith’s violent response was worse. It showed an uncomfortable truth about violence.
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson and Jackie Robinson have commonality: Calmness in face of racism | Opinion
Supreme Court Justice nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson has faced blistering racism with calm and grace. So, too, did the legendary Jackie Robinson.