Deford: Americans Don't Care About Major League Soccer
The curmudgeonly sports commentator is pessimistic about the sport's prospects in the U.S.
Columns
Remembering Legendary NBA Announcer 'Hot Rod' Hundley
Hundley, who died last week at age 80, was one of the first former NBA players whom the Basketball Hall of Fame honored for calling games.
Chapel Hill Shooting Victims Were 'Radiant,' Teacher Says
One of the young students killed in Tuesday's shooting in Chapel Hill, N.C., Yusor Abu-Salha, spoke to StoryCorps last year with her former third-grade teacher.
'Gentleman And Coach' Dean Smith Did What He Believed In
The Hall of Famer led the University of North Carolina to two national titles during his 35-year career coaching basketball. Commentator Frank Deford remembers Smith, who died Saturday.
Deford: It's Hard To Write A Christmas Story About Sport
Linking sports and the Christmas spirit is a true challenge, says commentator Frank Deford. "The idea of sports is to beat the other fellow," he says, "while the idea of Christmas is to be giving."
Helmets Aren't Always Enough To Keep Players Safe
Cricketer Phillip Hughes was wearing a helmet this week when a ball struck and killed him. NPR's Scott Simon wonders if some safety measures also encourage people to take on more risk.
Outside Of The Games, Are Sports Corrupt?
Commentator Frank Deford discusses some recent sports-related scandals, including the abuse of young swimmers by their coaches, and fake classes created for college athletes.
Americana: Hot Dogs, Apple Pie And Football?
Commentator Frank Deford explains why he thinks football has a better claim on being America's national pastime than baseball.
A Candidate With Low Poll Numbers, But High Hopes
Dr. Doug Butzier was the Libertarian candidate for the U.S. Senate in Iowa when he died in a small plane crash this week. NPR's Scott Simon thinks on the hopes even "lost cause" candidates inspire.
Nonprofit NFL Seeks Super Bowl Volunteers, Again
The NFL is looking for 10,000 volunteers for this season's Super Bowl. Commentator Frank Deford thinks other causes are more deserving.