Last week, an article published in Deadspin by Iron Mike Gallego (AKA Daniel Roberts) brought a direct focus on Floyd Mayweather and his many cases of violence against women. It was a well-written and likely well-intentioned piece that has generated more questions than it possibly strove to answer. The big question, though, is the following-- how relevant, exactly, is a … [Read more...]
Manti Te’o story shows why an independent media is needed
by Tim Harrison The story of Manti Te’o and Lennai Kekua is a perfect example of a scandal that didn’t have to be. It began as a heart-breaking tale of loss. That loss became the inspiration and drive that fueled Te’o to lead Notre Dame to an undefeated record and an appearance in the National Title game against Alabama. Big media outlets such as ESPN and Sports Illustrated … [Read more...]