In Episode 4 of Ballers, the Dallas Cowboys show faith in Vernon despite foolishly rupturing his Achilles tendon playing paintball. Ricky is in limbo about his new football home and…
HBO's 'Ballers': Season 2, Episode 4, 'World of Hurt'Category: Etc.
Video: When Athletes Keeping It Real On Social Media Go Wrong
Being a professional athlete is hard. You know what isn’t hard? Being a social media user. For some reason, professional athletes have an exceptionally difficult time with the latter task.…
Video: When Athletes Keeping It Real On Social Media Go Wrong
HBO's 'Ballers': Season 2, Episode 3, 'Elidee'
Episode 3 of "Ballers" started off tough for Spencer Strasmore. He received a 5 a.m. wake-up call to learn about his client Vernon Littlefield's possible career-ending injury. Calling Spence for…
HBO's 'Ballers': Season 2, Episode 3, 'Elidee'HBO's 'Ballers': Season 2, Episode 2, 'Enter The Temple'
Before we dive into what happened in Episode 2 of this season's "Ballers," I have a question. Am I the only one who feels like it is a disservice that…
HBO's 'Ballers': Season 2, Episode 2, 'Enter The Temple'
How Television Reminds Us That Politics Are Not Sports
You are forgiven if it is impossible to see the United States of America as anything but a mass of hot-blooded rage. After all, the ongoing Republican National Convention and…
How Television Reminds Us That Politics Are Not Sports
HBO: Ballers: Season 2, Episode 1, Face of The Franchise
HBO’s hit television show 'Ballers' is back for Season 2 after a strong outing in its first season. Here at TSFJ, yours truly will be providing weekly commentary on the…
HBO: Ballers: Season 2, Episode 1, Face of The Franchise
Our Family, Yesterday's Laughs And Today's Pain
"Good morning everyone,” Johnathan Tillman’s somber message to our family began. "I want to let you know I needed yesterday's laughs. If there are any left for today, please share.”…
Our Family, Yesterday's Laughs And Today's Pain
Blacktivism: Why Black America Needs Its Athletes To Answer The Call
I read each one of the 1,710 words that Brando Simeo Starkey published in his article written for The Undefeated, “Why we must stop pushing black athletes to use their…
Blacktivism: Why Black America Needs Its Athletes To Answer The Call
On 10-Year Olds Playing Baseball, Adults Raging At Umpires, And Playing FIFA For Therapy
A coach strolls to the mound, staring the umpire down his entire walk to the dirt. A pitcher awaits him, struggling to find the strike zone. A conversation ensues between…
On 10-Year Olds Playing Baseball, Adults Raging At Umpires, And Playing FIFA For Therapy
Don't Stress The NBA Jersey Sponsorships (Too Much)
A funny thing happened since last month’s official announcement that the NBA owners approved of advertisements on team jerseys in the 2017-18 season. People suddenly became purists. Anyone who had…
Don't Stress The NBA Jersey Sponsorships (Too Much)
