We thought we knew Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning. We’d all seen the television commercials, we all know that Nationwide is on your side, that Peyton might be making our Papa John’s pizza and that, despite his football excellence and his March retirement after winning his second Super Bowl, Manning was everything we have come to expect from our football … [Read more...] about Time for media to cease coronating sports stars
Was Mizzou a harbinger of college athletes flexing their muscles?
The threat of a football strike by the University of Missouri’s football team created a ripple of fear that swept across the National Collegiate Athletic Association and ended with the resignation of a University president. While the NCAA powers that be digested the loss of Missouri President Tim Wolfe, the media stoked fears of the newfound power of collegiate athletes. … [Read more...] about Was Mizzou a harbinger of college athletes flexing their muscles?
St. Louis’ forgotten espionage case
Suppose you are an investigative journalist and you have a confidential source who divulges state secrets that you print. The government hunts down the leaker, arrests this person and charges him with a crime. You, the journalist, are the only person who can verify if the leak was actually this person or not. You are subpoenaed, but you won’t give up the name of your … [Read more...] about St. Louis’ forgotten espionage case
Risen stirs the White House, again
A recent Google news search shows no new information about Jeffrey Sterling, the Missouri resident and former CIA agent accused of leaking classified information to New York Times reporter James Risen. That doesn’t mean nothing has happened with Sterling. An upcoming meeting may mean a date for trial will be set soon. Once that happens, Sterling may get his chance in … [Read more...] about Risen stirs the White House, again
Jeter launches website to give a voice to athletes
New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter didn’t spend a lot of time retired before he started a new career. After a hall of fame baseball career that saw Jeter act cautiously around the press, Jeter announced he’s going to become a member of the Fourth Estate – at least the sports end of it. Jeter launched the Player’s Tribune, a web site dedicated to allowing athletes the … [Read more...] about Jeter launches website to give a voice to athletes