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Steroid Accusations Likely To Bench Baseball Hall Of Fame Candidates
January 9, 2013 Frank Deford bats around the impact of allegations of drug use by some players and laments that debating who should be in the Hall of Fame isn't as fun as it was in the past.
New Jersey Tries To Horn In On Nevada's Gambling Turf
January 2, 2013 Sports betting happens every day. But betting on the outcome of a professional game is legal only in Nevada because of a 1992 federal law. Morning Edition's commentator says that's not just unconstitutional — it also defies the reality of illegal betting on sports.
Peace Tops Sporting Wish List For 2013
December 26, 2012 At Christmastime, it's long been the fashion for sports columnists to write an annual column about what various people in sports want to find under their tree. Let's celebrate some of the peace and goodwill we'd like to find in sport in the year ahead.
Time For Gun Owners To Be Good Sports About Gun Restrictions
December 19, 2012 Americans possess too many firearms and nothing will change unless gun owners support the changes the president swears to promote, says commentator Frank Deford.
NHL Lockout Leaves Fans Out In The Cold
December 12, 2012 Hockey fans are living their lives, going about their business, but their days are a little paler. Commentator Frank Deford says fans deserve a little sympathy when their sport is taken from them.
Navel-Gazing: Why Golf Should Embrace Belly Putters
December 5, 2012 In pro golf, oversized clubs and space-age balls have changed the game and altered venerable golf courses. But the honchos who run the sport are more concerned about the trend of golfers' resting a long putter against their belly.
College Football: Pro and Con(servative) Views
November 28, 2012 College sports fans can be distinctively different from the pro variety, no matter where they are. And that might complicate the growth plans of athletic conferences such as as the Big Ten, says Frank Deford.
What's Good For The Goose Is Good For The Gander
November 21, 2012 Rosie Napravnik is America's leading jockey — and a woman in a male-dominated sport. Commentator Frank Deford reflects on women's sports, competing with men, and fans.
Dear Sports Czars: Take Your Ball And Go Home
November 14, 2012 Many sports bosses are tarnishing their achievements by overstaying their welcome, says commentator Frank Deford.
The American Pastime Fades In Popularity
October 31, 2012 As baseball declines in popularity, football continues to rise. Commentator Frank Deford reflects on the switch from baseball to football as America's favorite sport.
Brooklyn Finally Nets A Team Of Its Own
October 24, 2012 In its long history, Brooklyn has been famous for two sports events: No. 1, having the Dodgers; No. 2, losing the Dodgers. But now Brooklyn has an NBA team, a fancy new arena — and even a floor that may set a new trend.
Kickers Are Taking The Kick Out Of Football
October 17, 2012 So far this year, NFL field goal kickers have made 88 percent of their attempts. They've even made two-thirds of their tries from more than 50 yards. When kickers are that good it hurts the game, says commentator Frank Deford.
It's Good To Root, Root, Root For The Home Team
October 10, 2012 In the world of sports — even if you move often — commentator Frank Deford says your loyalty should always be to your hometown team.
The NFL's Lesson: There's No Replacing Good Refs
October 3, 2012 Only two groups of people really matter in any game: the players and the officials. That's the lesson the NFL inadvertently taught football fans in the past four weeks, says Frank Deford. At many stadiums, the regular officials were greeted with loud ovations after their lockout ended.
RG3: A Game Changer For 'Thirds' Everywhere
September 26, 2012 When sport and language intersect, they can help define how we speak and think — consider the "level playing field." And in Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III, the sons of juniors, such as Benjamin Franklin Deford III, might have found a game changer.
