In The US Open Final, Serena Williams Was Every Woman

"If I didn't define myself for myself, I would be crunched into other people's fantasies for me and eaten alive." - Audre Lorde Naomi Osaka played one of the best games of tennis I have ever seen on Saturday. That sounds hyperbolic, but it's true. In her first grand slam final, the 20 year old... Continue Reading →

September 10, 2018 0

Mesut Özil And The Elephant In The Room

"I am German when we win, but I am an immigrant when we lose" - Mesut Özil Do you know the most racist thing I hear on a semi-regular basis? "When I look at you, I don't see race." Yes, you do. I'm 6'5 (197cm), 18 and a half stone (119kg or 262lbs) and I... Continue Reading →

July 24, 2018 0

France, The World Cup, And The Power Of Representation

This is the first World Cup I have fully invested in since 2002. That year was defined by Ronaldo, the Brazilian great creating a redemption narrative that has been the bedrock of many a great story. It was also defined by his hairstyle, but that is another story for another day. Brazil beat Germany 2-0... Continue Reading →