Headlines for February, 2009

Debating MMA Part III: What About the Kids?

In ”Debating MMA Part I”, MMA writer Okori and I discussed whether the rules of Mixed Martial Arts were barbaric toward the fighters. In Part II, we discussed what it says about society. Finally, as part of our original long email exchange, we also discussed the recent popularity and explosion of children MMA camps. Parents telling kids to “stop fighting?” Get with the new [read more...]

Knicks: Marbury Free, Hughes Boos, & Great Nate!

10 Quick Knick Thoughts: Writing purely as a fan on this one — please indulge me: 1) Stephon Marbury has reached a buyout with the Knicks. I’m glad to see the Knicks finally do the right thing. The Knicks can’t be blamed for keeping him through the trade deadline just in case some two-year contracts materialized for his expiring one. I just [read more...]

Debating MMA Part 2: Statement on Society?

In ”Debating MMA Part I”, MMA writer Okori and I discussed whether the rules of Mixed Martial Arts were barbaric toward the fighters. While an important issue, my primary objection to MMA is the effect on the viewers. Think about it in the extreme. When we conjure up Roman Gladiators, are we merely judging the cruelty of ancient Roman government? Or are we merely [read more...]

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