Essays
Each episode opens with a written argument. They are published here in full, and they are meant to be quoted.
August 11, 2026 · 7 min
The participant economy
Sport is capitalized as entertainment. Most of the money is spent by people who never appear on a broadcast.By Brian Miguel
August 4, 2026 · 6 min
Eight to eighty
The athletic identity now runs the length of a life. Almost nothing has been built for its middle.By Damian D'Souza