Pat RalphinThe Sports ZoneThe fate of journalism and reporting as sports return amid the COVID-19 pandemicThe fate of journalism and reporting as sports return amid the COVID-19 pandemicJul 31, 2020Jul 31, 2020
Pat RalphinThe Sports ZoneThe implementation of the universal DH in MLB shouldn’t be surprising to anyone following baseballThe designated hitter will make its debut in the National League during the shortened 2020 MLB season. But this move was a long time…Jul 18, 2020Jul 18, 2020
Pat RalphinThe Sports ZoneCOVID-19 outbreak among MLS clubs foreshadows risk of team sports returningThe COVID-19 outbreak that has occurred among two MLS clubs should be a warning sign to other professional and college sports teams.Jul 10, 2020Jul 10, 2020
Pat RalphinThe Sports ZoneThe long-lasting legacy of “The Decision”LeBron James changed the NBA free agency landscape forever with “The Decision” in 2010. The legacy of the event can still be felt today.Jul 2, 2020Jul 2, 2020
Pat RalphinThe Sports ZoneA dose of reality over the return of sportsThe return of sports could be good for the nation amid the COVID-19 pandemic. But we can’t act like the threat of the virus no longer…Jun 26, 2020Jun 26, 2020
Pat RalphinThe Sports ZoneMLB’s infighting is only doing more damage to baseball’s popularityMLB is struggling to resume the 2020 season amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but the constant infighting is only doing more damage to the sport.Jun 12, 2020Jun 12, 2020
Pat RalphinThe Sports ZoneDrew Brees, Vic Fangio, and the power of being white in the NFLDrew Brees and Vic Fangio had an opportunity to speak truth to power. Instead, they punted—showing the luxuries of being white in the NFL.Jun 6, 2020Jun 6, 2020
Pat RalphinThe Sports ZoneUnderstanding the legacy of Kobe BryantThe date was March 17, 2006, or St. Patrick’s Day if you look closely enough at the calendar. The location was the now-defunct Continental…Jan 28, 2020Jan 28, 2020
Pat RalphinThe Sports ZoneIntroducing The Sports Zone podcastReaders: There are some major developments with this website. We’ve officially launched The Sports Zone Podcast!Sep 30, 2019Sep 30, 2019
Pat RalphinThe Sports ZoneMystics Must Shoot Better To Force A Game 4When facing the Seattle Storm this year, opponents have had almost no margin of error when trying to beat the team with the best record in…Sep 12, 2018Sep 12, 2018