… “How do you measure ‘virulent’ homophobia versus ‘regular’ homophobia?” mused Greg Lewis, a political scientist at Georgia State University who has published several studies on the views of blacks and whites on homosexuality. I chatted with Lewis today about what the polls might tell us about black views on […] Read more »
Pain and pain management in NFL spawn a culture of prescription drug use and abuse
… Court records and interviews reveal that until recently some NFL teams either flouted or were ignorant of Drug Enforcement Agency laws governing the dispensing of painkillers. Moreover, The Washington Post surveyed more than 500 former players about their experiences with drugs in the NFL. One in four said he […] Read more »
Many Fans Think College Sports Programs Break NCAA Rules
March Madness is in full swing, and with all eyes on the road to the Final Four, sports fans nationwide are weighing in on the nature of college sports. More than two-thirds of sports fans nationally — 67% — think it is common practice for college sports programs to break […] Read more »
Few see steroids ruining sports, but most say users should not get in Hall of Fame
Nearly half of all Americans express little concern about professional athletes using steroids or other performance drugs, and more say Lance Armstrong should get credit for his career wins than say his accomplishments should be stripped away, according to a new Washington Post poll. Still, more than two-thirds say Major […] Read more »
Republicans Like Golf, Democrats Prefer Cartoons, TV Research Suggests
It sounds like a cliché, but if the results of a TiVo-based research study are to be believed, registered Republicans are very interested in golf. As for registered Democrats, they seem to be partial to cartoons. And Republicans tend to watch N.C.A.A. basketball, while Democrats prefer the National Basketball Association. […] Read more »
NFL begins new season unscathed from offseason turmoil
The National Football League has faced unwanted scrutiny over the past seven months, ranging from lawsuits from former players over head injuries to a scandal exposing one team’s secret reward program for hard hits on opponents. But as the league opens its regular season Wednesday night, a new Washington Post […] Read more »