Columns

	Player’s Viewpoint on Jason Collins: Sport Isn’t About Machismo TIME IDEASApril 30, 2013by Doug GlanvilleWith Jason Collins coming out, he helps us focus on what really matters.The cliché about sport is that it defines manhood through a lens of machismo, no matter how many girls, women or men who don’t fit in a...
	Do Sports Players Control Their Own Bodies? TIME IDEASJanuary 7, 2013By Doug Glanville Washington Redskins star quarterback Robert Griffin III is defending his decision to play on a hurt knee in yesterday’s playoff game against the Seattle Seahawks. ”Many may question, criticize &...
	Are Sports Fans Really Out of Control? TIMES IDEASOctober 10, 2012by Doug GlanvilleFans have been unruly lately, but if we focus on specific incidents we lose sight of the overwhelming positive support.Sports fans in America may need a p.r. campaign. Last week, in a frenzied fit of...
	Lance Armstrong’s Fall from Grace Tests Livestrong’s Strength TIME IDEASAugust 28, 2012by Doug GlanvilleLance Armstrong had no choice but to stop defending himself if he wanted his foundation to have a chance.When you are the greatest athlete in your sport and one of the most visible figures in the worldwide...
	How Penn State Can Move Forward TIME IDEASJuly 31, 2012by Doug GlanvilleNow that the NCAA has come down on the football program, here's what Penn State must do for its future. The NCAA has come down hard on Penn State — hitting them with a $60 million fine, reducing existing...
	Baseball’s Hall of Fame Still Matters TIME IDEASJuly 19, 2012by Doug GlanvilleAfter all the scandals that have beset baseball, the Hall of Fame still sets a high standard This Sunday, the 2012 Baseball Hall of Fame class will be inducted. The Hall of Fame has come under some critique...
	Are Social Media Changing How Athletes Get Traded? TIME IDEASJune 27, 2012by Doug GlanvillePlayers—and fans—are starting to learn about impending trades before they're official. The Red Sox traded their popular third baseman, Kevin Youkilis, earlier this week. He had been fighting injuries and...
	Baseball is Never Perfect TIME IDEASJune 5, 2012by Doug Glanville Players and umpires have their flaws, even while participating in historic moments like the Mets first ever no-hitter. This past Friday, the New York Mets threw their first organizational no-hitter on the arm...
	Why LeBron Doesn’t Need to Win the Title TIME IDEASMay 22, 2012by Doug GlanvilleCritics insist that he "win now," but with his ability and his age, he still has time on his side. Two years ago, LeBron James split the nation with his public announcement that he would be taking his services...
	Why Delmon Young Should Challenge His Suspension TIME IDEASMay 3, 2012by Doug GlanvilleWhat he did was indefensible, but baseball's community still needs to respond collectively to the problem. As a long time player rep for the MLB Players Association, I got involved in some tough cases. Strikes...