The Oakland A’s are looking to leave Oakland for Vegas, after failing to extort more money from the city

By Ken Reed

Originally published by Troy Media

It appears John Fisher, owner of the Oakland A’s, is going to move his MLB franchise to Las Vegas. The A’s have struck a deal to […]

And WBC can be even better in ’26

By Ken Reed

Originally published by Troy Media

I watched the entire Japan vs. USA World Baseball Classic (WBC) championship game, and it was one of the best baseball games I’ve seen in terms of intensity, drama and pure fun. Shohei Ohtani vs. Mike Trout […]

It needs to be actively policed in order to protect consumers

By Ken Reed

Originally published by Troy Media

I’m a proponent of legalized sports gambling. I think it’s a better alternative than the shady sports gambling world we’ve had for decades.

That said, I am strongly against the excessive – and, in […]

Boulder Daily Camera

Guest Opinion
By Ken Reed

I’m no football hater. I truly enjoy watching the game. However, I am deeply concerned about the undeniable dangers of the game — especially for our children who are playing before their brains are fully developed.

The disturbing scene that played out when Bills safety Damar […]

Brain injuries dropped after Dartmouth eliminated tackling during practices

By Ken Reed

Originally published by Troy Media

Dartmouth coach Buddy Teevens made the bold move 12 years ago to eliminate live tackling during all practices. It was a gamble because neither he nor anyone else knew if Dartmouth could still be competitive on […]

Stop acting as PR agents for the sports leagues

By Ken Reed

Originally published by Troy Media

The mainstream sports media continues to avoid any serious examination of important social, cultural and economic issues in SportsWorld.

Any reporting on sports policy issues is typically done at a very superficial level. At best, […]

May even be destined to become an Olympic sport one day

By Ken Reed

Originally published by Troy Media

Pickleball, kind of a combination of tennis and ping pong, is the fastest-growing sport in the United States. The state of Washington, in fact, has declared it the state sport.

Based on different reports, […]

High schools need to find the money to fund a full-time athletic trainer who is nearby for practices and games

Here are a few psychological risks parents should look for

By Ken Reed

Originally published by Troy Media

When people ask me what I think about youth sports today, I often say there’s “too much adult in youth sports.” When adults are heavily involved in youth sports, ego-and-greed-based decisions and activities are […]

Students with daily activity requirements are physically and emotionally healthier and perform better academically

By Ken Reed

Originally published by Troy Media

Josh Fullan is the executive director of Maximum City, a national education and engagement organization based in Toronto. He recently wrote a compelling opinion piece on the need for more […]