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Topic: Chris Borland

(AP/Tony Avelar)

Football and right-wing denial

Steve Almond
New England Patriots safety Rodney Harrison (37) takes down Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Reggie Wayne (AP/Charles Krupa)

This is morally reprehensible

Steve Almond
Roger Goodell speaks at a news conference to address domestic violence issues and the NFL's Personal Conduct Policy, in New York, September 19, 2014. (Reuters/Mike Segar)

"It gets really disgusting"

Elias Isquith