ESPN reacted to Heisman-winner Johnny Manziel's controversial return to college football with both praise and criticism. What message are they trying to send to viewers, and why is it important culturally as well as financially?
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Conflicted Coverage: ESPN and Johnny Manziel
It’s the Euros, stupid!
A preview of the European Football Championship quarterfinal between Greece and Germany.
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Fantasy Football: Fandom Fail
Fantasy football engenders a complex experience of fandom.
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“Africa’s Heartbreak”? A Report From Malawi
If "Africa" exists, it is only in brief moments, so to pity Africa and feel sorry for "its" loss is to fall into a nasty discursive trap.
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