Author: Mike Freeman, USA TODAY

Spencer Haywood is an NBA legend. Yet possibly his biggest feat is bringing attention to his devastated hometown. He represents the anti-Brett Favre.

Jim Trotter, a respected voice, said his contract won’t be renewed by the NFL Network. The NFL has again mishandled an issue about race.

Charles Barkley, Clark Kellogg, Kenny Smith and Greg Gumbel bring everything you want in a March Madness studio show. But there’s a glaring omission.

Hall of Famer Michael Irvin compared misconduct allegations against him to being lynched. This comparison is ugly and also historically wrong.

If Aaron Rodgers does go to the New York Jets, he will walk into a truly unique media environment, one not suited for a thin-skinned player like him.

Mark Adams is the fourth head coach at Texas Tech investigated for mistreatment of athletes in three years. The school doesn’t get the modern player.

Allegations of sexual harassment. Michael Irvin pulled from Super Bowl. Willie McGinest’s alleged assault. What is happening at the NFL Network?

Draymond Green saying we should get rid of Black History Month is well meaning and smart, but it’s also naive, because of people like Ron DeSantis.