What If His Name Were José Altuve?
When ICE detained Venezuelan baseball coach Oswaldo Pirela, DHS declared that “no one is above the law.” Pirela isn’t José Altuve.
But, that’s precisely the point.
An ICE detention involving a Venezuelan baseball coach raises uncomfortable questions about immigration, humanity, government power, and why we care differently when the person involved is someone we already consider one of us.
Someone Had to Let Trump onto the Field
Donald Trump has never encountered a stage he didn’t want to occupy. But getting onto the stage requires someone to open the door.
The relationship between Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino offers a revealing lesson about power, institutional responsibility and what happens when institutions finally decide to say no.
The Broadcasters Didn’t Lose the Games: What Boston College Got Wrong
Boston College replaced two longtime basketball broadcasters after a losing season, reportedly because its new coach viewed them as remnants of the previous program. The decision misunderstands broadcasting, institutional memory, and leadership.
This one won’t resonate with most, but it’s personal to me…and I hope it resonates with my friends who’ve dedicated themselves to sports broadcasting.
