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Smith and Carlos were a product of their times

Todd Boyd, Special to Page 2

As courageous as Tommie Smith and John Carlos were in 1968, remember that they were also a product of a time of protests.

Story | Conversation | July 21, 2008

Lack of leadership damaging to major sports

Todd Boyd, Special to Page 2

Unlike true leaders, David Stern, Bud Selig and Roger Goodell are hiding from ugly truths.

Story | Conversation | June 17, 2008

Esquire covers commemorate boxing's prime

Todd Boyd, Special to Page 2

The covers of George Lois on Esquire magazine commemorated boxing's heyday.

Story | Conversation | May 07, 2008

When voting for the NBA's MVP, shouldn't the postseason count?

Todd Boyd, Special to Page 2

You can't determine the true NBA MVP if you can't count the postseason in your assessment, writes Todd Boyd.

Story | Conversation | May 01, 2008

The NBA needs to expand beyond the U.S.

Todd Boyd, Special to Page 2

Creating a five-team NBA European division could make basketball the most popular sport in the world, writes Todd Boyd.

Story | Conversation | February 28, 2008

The General truly was one of a kind

Todd Boyd, Special to Page 2

Bob Knight's time had passed, but he still will be missed, writes Todd Boyd. Because he was an American original.

Story | Conversation | February 18, 2008

The holy grail of basketball shoes

Todd Boyd, Special to Page 2

Air Jordans are more than a shoe -- they're a cultural phenomenon. And now that phenomenon may be coming to an end.

Story | Conversation | January 24, 2008

A more sophisticated look at steroids in baseball

Todd Boyd, Special to Page 2

Instead of condemning those named in the Mitchell report, it's time for MLB to adapt to the presence of performance-enhancing drugs.

Story | Conversation | January 03, 2008

Double standards from David Stern

Todd Boyd, Special to Page 2

How can David Stern come down so hard on his players, yet so soft on his referees? Todd Boyd doesn't understand.

Story | Conversation | November 05, 2007

Don't forget how far USC has come

Todd Boyd, Special to Page 2

Some fans might be down on USC, but don't forget what Pete Carroll has done, and don't count the Trojans out this season.

Story | Conversation | October 26, 2007

Why the McNabb backlash?

Todd Boyd, Special to Page 2

Donovan McNabb was ripped for comments about race. Why doesn't this happen to white athletes?

Story | Conversation | October 04, 2007

Interracial relationships remain taboo to some

Todd Boyd, Special to Page 2

If you think uproars and threats over interracial couples are things of the past, think again, writes Page 2's Todd Boyd.

Story | Conversation | August 13, 2007

Stop the hatin', Hank

Todd Boyd, Special to Page 2

Does Hank Aaron have issues with the hip-hop generation? Stop hatin', Hank, and go watch Barry break your record.

Story | Conversation | August 02, 2007

I can't stop rooting for this miserable team

Todd Boyd, Special to Page 2

The Lions are one miserable, terrible franchise, but Todd Boyd can't stop rooting for them.

Story | Conversation | July 24, 2007

Don't consider the Spurs a true dynasty

Todd Boyd, Special to Page 2

This year's Finals were so boring people have lost their senses and started calling the Spurs a dynasty. They're wrong, writes Page 2's Todd Boyd.

Story | Conversation | June 15, 2007