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Patrick Hruby

Patrick Hruby

Patrick Hruby is a culture writer for The Washington Times. His work has appeared on ESPN.com, the PostGame, ESPNw, The Guardian UK online, and in The Best American Sports Writing. Contact him at www.patrickhruby.net.

Can America Quit Football?

Can America Quit Football?

An interview with filmmaker Sean Pamphilon about his latest work-in-progress,"The United States of Football"… More »

An Agent's Plan for Fixing College Sports

An Agent's Plan for Fixing College Sports

An interview with Josh Luchs about his new book, which outlines a plan for reforming the NCAA… More »

Basketball Players of the NCAA, Unite!

Basketball Players of the NCAA, Unite!

Why unpaid student-athletes should go on strike for this year's March Madness… More »

The SportsCenter-ization of Political Journalism

The SportsCenter-ization of Political Journalism

Coverage that focuses purely on emotional conflicts and who's winning impoverishes our democracy and obscures the real, important issues at play.… More »

Baseball's Steroid Era Isn't Over

Baseball's Steroid Era Isn't Over

People shouldn't be surprised that the Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun has been accused of using performance-enhancing drugs… More »

Why the NBA Killed the Chris Paul Deal

Why the NBA Killed the Chris Paul Deal

The owners acted against their own economic self-interest in barring the Hornets point guard from joining the Lakers… More »

What the Catholic Church Can Teach Us About the Penn State Scandal

What the Catholic Church Can Teach Us About the Penn State Scandal

A conversation with Jason Berry, an investigative reporter who's written extensively about child molestation charges against the church… More »

Why the NCAA's New Reforms Won't Fix College Sports

Why the NCAA's New Reforms Won't Fix College Sports

The system is doomed, even with the small tweaks president Mark Emmert wants to make… More »

Randy Moss, the NFL's Video-Game Athlete

Randy Moss, the NFL's Video-Game Athlete

As the wide receiver prepares to retire, a reflection on what made him so memorable… More »

Listen, NFL: Settle the Concussions Lawsuit Before It's Too Late

Listen, NFL: Settle the Concussions Lawsuit Before It's Too Late

A group of former players have sued the league for ignoring their brain injuries… More »

Serve and Volley: The Classic Tennis Strategy You Won't See at Wimbledon

Serve and Volley: The Classic Tennis Strategy You Won't See at Wimbledon

Today's players have abandoned the style used by greats like Pete Sampras and John McEnroe… More »

An Open Letter to Lance Armstrong's Lawyers

An Open Letter to Lance Armstrong's Lawyers

They're demanding an on-air apology from "60 Minutes" for the segment on the cyclist's doping allegations. Do they think we're stupid?… More »

A Tale of Two Lance Armstrongs

A Tale of Two Lance Armstrongs

Many fans want to separate the recent doping allegations from his admirable cancer work. Why that's impossible.… More »

Remembering Derek Boogaard, Hockey's Lovable Enforcer

Remembering Derek Boogaard, Hockey's Lovable Enforcer

The former NHL defenseman died last week at the age of 28. A look at the essential, misunderstood role he played on the ice.… More »

8 Ways NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Is Wrong About the Lockout

8 Ways NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Is Wrong About the Lockout

A point-by-point rebuttal of the "Wall Street Journal" op-ed where he predicted Armageddon if the players win out in the league's labor dispute… More »

The Barry Bonds Trial: Was It Worth It?

The Barry Bonds Trial: Was It Worth It?

At the end of the day, what did we—the cash-strapped, debt-choked citizens footing the bill—really get from the $6 million ordeal?… More »

Should College Athletes Get Paid? Ending the Debate, Once and for All

Should College Athletes Get Paid? Ending the Debate, Once and for All

Both sides are passionate. Both are largely well intentioned. And both tend to give short shrift to the obvious.… More »

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