New Test Could Be NFL’s Breakthrough in Battle Against Concussions
(Wired; January 2013)
Underneath the slick shell of marketing and safety stickers, the brains of athletes remain stark naked.
(Pittsburgh Magazine)
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)
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)
Armor on the Field
The NFL’s Headlong Race to Build the Unbreakable Linebacker
(Wired.com; July 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)
Sick in the Head
Why pro athletes keep chasing head injuries.
(The Classical; republished by Deadspin; December 2011)
