Mario Lemieux Unretired Like a Boss

(Sports Illustrated, May 2013)

Why the NFL Sucks at Concussion Testing

… And what it can do about it.

(Wired; February 2013)

Zombieland

Football killed Junior Seau. Now what?

(The Classical; January 2013)

New Test Could Be NFL’s Breakthrough in Battle Against Concussions

(Wired; January 2013)

Death by 1,000 Cuts

Underneath the slick shell of marketing and safety stickers, the brains of athletes remain stark naked.

(Pittsburgh Magazine)

There Will Be Blood

As the NHL lockout enters its final, desperate and depressing stage, the suits should remember the fate of the Steel City.

(Pittsburgh Magazine; December 2012)

Welfare Kings

Roger Goodell and the NFL owners are crying poverty and playing politics once again.

Mario Lemieux Saved a Franchise, Now He’s Saving Lives

(Pittsburgh Magazine cover story; January 2013)

Antonio Brown is a Man for All Seasons

Steelers Pro Bowl wide receiver Antonio Brown won’t let you get him down. Even if you steal his shoe.

(Pittsburgh Magazine; January 2013)

Football Did Not Kill Junior Seau

… Unless It Did.

(Wired.com; September 2012)

Cementheads

Why Should We Care About Concussions When Athletes Don’t?

(Deadspin.com; August 2012)

The Last Ward

Hines Ward discusses his sudden retirement, sacrifice, and the blood-rival Ravens.

(Pittsburgh Magazine; May 2010)

Alone Together

ESPN, the NHL, and the loneliness of being a hockey fan.

(The Hockey Writers’ Overtime; May 2012)

Hines Ward is a Ticking Time Bomb

The NFL’s last pro-concussion advocate hangs up his helmet.

(Vice.com; April 2012)