People are asking whether football has become more violent than ever, but maybe the question we should be asking is whether our culture encourages violence and injury in American sports in general.
With so many other athletes admitting to taking performance enhancing substances, are we really shocked anymore? Takeaway Sports Contributor David Zirin, the author of ‘A People’s History of Sports in the United States,’ joins us for a rundown.
Baseball’s All-Stars (and a few guys who aren’t so good) go to Yankee Stadium Tuesday night. But is it supposed to decide home-field advantage or be a showcase for the MLB’s 30 teams? Guest: David Zirin, Takeaway sports contributor
