Latest from Barry Svrluga
Minor leagues have major issues, and baseball’s future will feel the impact
The sport's present is uncertain at its highest level, but its feeder system is facing unprecedented change.
  • May 27, 2020
College sports should use this time to heal its self-inflicted wounds
Suddenly beset with dollar problems, conference and university leaders should rediscover sense.
  • May 21, 2020
For NASCAR, sticking close to its roots might be smart even after the coronavirus pandemic
The current stay-close-to-home strategy could help the sport rediscover the regional flavor that made it appealing.
  • May 19, 2020
MLB proposes safety plan that covers everything from sunflower seeds to lineup card exchanges
The document — dubbed the “2020 Operations Manual” — provides carefully detailed plans that consider nearly every interaction in the sport.
  • May 16, 2020
Baseball is a dream job, but it’s still a job with a workforce that needs protection
Playing shortstop isn't mining coal, but everyone deserves to be safe at work.
  • May 15, 2020
PGA Tour’s return plan: Minimize risk with regular testing, no handshakes
Aiming to be back on course without fans in June, golf officials urge players to avoid restaurants and leave families at home.
  • May 13, 2020
No one voice represents college football. In a crisis like this, that’s a major problem.
When can college football be played? Answer this question first: Who could possibly decide?
  • May 11, 2020
Every Stanley Cup champion has a story, and every story has a twist
The NHL's postseason contains a delicious combination, night after night, of skill, strength, stamina, strategy — and blind luck.
  • May 8, 2020
Brendan Leipsic is sorry he got exposed. It’s hard to know what else he’s sorry for.
In private, Brendan Leipsic showed who he was: Someone who doesn't belong in the NHL
  • May 7, 2020
The Alex Smith story sheds light on the private drive that separates athletes from the rest of us
The Redskins quarterback's recovery from a gruesome leg injury shows the work players put in, often in isolation.
  • May 2, 2020
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