Evan Dent - Articles

Left in the cold

In lockout battles. fans find themselves powerless

Shut up and play the game

Why don’t athletes speak out anymore?

The nightmare of fantasy

Fantasy sports and the “ownership” issue

Go [insert local team]!

Why politicians feel the need to like sports

Hockey’s ‘Other’ Problem

Russian players face prejudice within NHL

Playing out

The continued absence of professional queer athletes and the fight for acceptance

After the lights go out

The plight of pro athletes after retirement

Other(ing) fans

There’s a common saying at Chicago’s Wrigley Field – the stadium where my favorite baseball team, the Chicago Cubs, play – that goes, “I’m rooting… Read More »Other(ing) fans

Money first, fans second

How the NFL let its fans down when they needed them most

Divine interception

How Tim Tebow became an American symbol of faith rewarded

Racial Tensions in Lockouts

As we approach the end of the NFL season, and sink further into an already captivating NBA season, it’s easy to forget that both leagues… Read More »Racial Tensions in Lockouts

The death of amateurism in college sports

How the Penn State scandal let everyone down

In defense of “we”

Fans are a key component of any sports franchise

Big hit fetish

The NHL and NFL run into hurdles attempting to eradicate a problem that they created in the first place

It’s hockey year in Canada

Return of Winnipeg Jets pleases fans while posing larger questions to the NHL