Anthony Varriano
The Circus Surrounding Baseball in St. Paul
Don't be surprised if the Saints' Entertainment All-Stars steal the show at the 2019 American Association All-Star Game at CHS Field in St. Paul.
MLB’s Baddest Man being Injured is Bad for Baseball
With Tim Anderson out four to six weeks, baseball's baddest man might not be who you think, and that might be bad for baseball.
MLB Attendance is Down, but the St. Paul Saints have a Solution
What Major League Baseball can learn from the Independent League team with the highest and most consistent attendance.
The Duke Fan Who Can’t Enjoy Zion Williamson
How empathy for victims of unfair labor practices affect this fan's consumption of sports.
When Professional Hockey is Your Side Hustle
How women's professional hockey players for the Minnesota Whitecaps manage to chase championship dreams while chasing kids and working full-time gigs.
How Shoehei Ohtani and Kyler Murray Make 2023 Year of the GOATs
It’s Saturday, October 28th, 2023—Game 7 of the World Series. Starting on the mound is baseball’s best pitcher—and hitter. He’s pitching to the reigning MVP—of the NFL.
Imagining Environmentally Friendlier NHL Arenas
How Minnesota's U.S. Bank Stadium provides a blueprint for building environmentally friendlier NHL arenas.
The NHL All-Star Jerseys Are a Pandering Ploy, but Buy One Anyway
The NHL is appealing to fans' environmental concerns for a profit, both financially and reputably, from selling eco-friendly, All-Star jerseys made of recycled plastics. Why you should buy the shirt but not the bullshit.
An Environmentally Friendlier NBA
An investigation into the climate costs of NBA air travel and how to make the regular season schedule environmentally friendlier.
Why FBS was Slow to Follow FCS to the College Football Playoff Promised Land
A messy start to the sport's history and mindless tradition that resulted is why FBS was slow to follow FCS to the college football playoff promised land.