Five Who Get It, Five Who Don’t
A weekly analysis of the best and worst in sports media from a multimedia content prince — thousands of columns, TV debates, radio shows, podcasts — who is vaccinated but not going anywhere near an NHL arena.
Jay Mariotti
Jay Mariotti, called ``the most impacting Chicago sportswriter of the past quarter-century,’’ is the host of ``Unmuted,’’ a frequent podcast about sports and life (Apple, Spotify, etc.). He is an accomplished columnist, TV commentator and radio host. As a Los Angeles resident, he gravitated by osmosis to movie projects. He appears Wednesdays on The Dino Costa Show, a segment billed as ``The Rawest Hour in Sports.’’ Compensation for this column is donated to the Chicago Sun-Times Charity Trust. He can be reached on Twitter @MariottiSports.
Breathe Easy: A Euro Superleague Can’t Happen In America
The essence of sports here — the unpredictability of a “have not’’ beating a “have’’ — is safe thanks to the lucrative, long-term structure of media companies financing leagues, making a breakaway coup impossible … for now.
If Only All Sports Drama Matched Dodgers-Padres
As a disjointed NBA and other entities suffer ratings crashes, a thrilling first series in baseball’s new rivalry issued the industry a reminder: Games must entertain to guarantee audiences in an evolving America.
Is The NFL Too Big And Rich To Care About Deshaun Watson?
With Americans concerned about post-pandemic life and racial tensions, outrage has been mild about 21 civil lawsuits accusing Watson of sexual misconduct — which allows the league to slow-play the case.
5 Who Get It, 5 Who Don’t
A weekly analysis of the best and worst in sports media from a multimedia content prince — thousands of columns, TV debates, radio shows, podcasts — who is vaccinated and ready to sit in a Dodger Stadium pod.
Justice In Georgia: An Asian Player Wins The Masters
Hideki Matsuyama is just another guy who likes playing with his cellphone, but in becoming the first Japanese-born male to win a golf major, he represents so much more after anti-Asian hate killings in the Atlanta area.
Anything Weirder Than A-Rod Buying The Timberwolves?
Matching baseball’s impetuous bon vivant with a failed basketball franchise — in Minnesota, of all places — is so bizarre that Alex Rodriguez should think twice about the $1.5 billion purchase.
Tiger Woods Endangered Lives, But Police Protected Him
As another Masters begins without him, Tiger wasn’t held accountable for driving 80 mph-plus inside a 45 zone — a story bigger than anything that happens at Augusta National this weekend.
Five Who Get It, Five Who Don’t
A weekly analysis of the best and worst in sports media from a multimedia content prince — thousands of columns, TV debates, radio shows, podcasts — who has been vaccinated but refuses to attend a ballgame in Arlington.
The Triumph Of Scott Drew Is Better Than Perfect
From the abyss to the championship podium, Drew has created a redemptive miracle, leading Baylor to a piece of sports history far more significant than Gonzaga’s failed shot at an unbeaten season.