Progress isn't linear
Progress is rarely consistent or predictable. Anyone who has spent time at the gym, running, or brainstorming ideas knows that progress comes in bursts. So, it's »
Olympics coverage killed my interest
News coverage is bound to have political bias. But, with many outlets to choose from, I can usually piece together a story that I'm willing to »
Professional women's volleyball
Ultimately, when given the choice between going to watch male and female athletes, people tend to prefer watching men, with the notable exceptions of tennis, Olympic »
Additional personal foul for overtime
While limiting the number of fouls that a player can commit during regulation helps ensure fair play, I think that it has unintended consequences if a »
Talking about sports
Sometimes you want to connect with someone, but you don't know where to start. Try sports. Because there are always new games to analyze, you never »
Calling the last play correctly
Recently there have been a series of incorrect calls during the last play of close NBA playoff games. But, because the NBA instant replay guidelines don't »
Why are there no ads when watching sports online?
I find it strange that ESPN and TNT don't show ads when streaming live sports. Instead they display a static image that says, "We'll be »
Plus-minus statistics
The plus-minus statistic originated as a measure of a player's impact on team performance in hockey, but has since become a popular metric in basketball. It »
Contingency contracts
When you have different assumptions about the future, it's hard to agree on valuations. If a football team disagrees with a player about how much he's »
Managing nerves
Super Bowl 50 showed that nerves can get the best of anyone, including the league MVP, Cam Newton, and his offensive line. Unfortunately, most of us »