Category Archives: Sports
Ethics Hero Emeritus: Jackie Robinson (1919-1972)
A strong argument could be made that the most significant event that occurred on April 15 took place in 1947, in Brooklyn, New York, whenJackie Robinson ran out to his position at first base as a member of the Brooklyn Dodgers, and became the first African- American to play baseball in the Major Leagues since the earliest years of the game. Continue reading
Filed under Character, Ethics Heroes, History, Race, Sports, U.S. Society
Were The Marlins Right To Suspend Ozzie Guillen for Loving Fidel Castro?
It is unethical to harm an employer by not recognizing that you have a duty not to embarrass the organization, or make customers wonder about the organization’s competence and judgment to hire a jerk like you in such a prominent position. That’s what Ozzie Guillen did. Continue reading
Unethical Advertising Slogan of the Month: Reebok
An athletic equipment company recommends cheating. Continue reading
Ethics Hero: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell
The NFL’s Commissioner did the right thing. I didn’t think he’d have the guts. I was wrong. Continue reading
Filed under Ethics Heroes, Sports, Arts & Entertainment, Leadership
One Small Step For Honesty, Integrity and Freedom of Expression, One Small Defeat for Really Dumb Political Correctness
It’s a small victory, but worth having nonetheless. Continue reading
Filed under Business & Commercial, Sports, U.S. Society
Self-Promotion Department
In case you want to actually hear me talk… Continue reading
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Sports
Role Model Ethics: A Spring Training Drama in One Act
A Boston Red Sox player teaches a kid something that might make a big difference in his life. Continue reading
Filed under Character, Etiquette and manners, Sports
Taking A Stand On Privacy, As Ethics Alarms Go Silent
The privacy ethics alarms aren’t ringing any more, so it’s time for the law to step in. Continue reading
The NFL, Battling Its Own Sick Culture
An unfolding bounties scandals shows that the NFL culture of violence is unethical and sick, and it remains to be seen if the illness can be cured and allow the NFL to maintain the qualities that make pro football America’s most popular and profitable sport. Continue reading
