Study of N.B.A. Sees Racial Bias in Calling Fouls

An academic study of the National Basketball Association, whose playoffs continue tonight, suggests that a racial bias found in other parts of American society has existed on the basketball court as well. Full Story »

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Sadie Ridge
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by Sadie Ridge - Oct. 1, 2008

This is an interesting article and represents good journalism. Maybe the league needs a player population that better represents the country as a whole. I'm sure we would see far more Mexican, Spanish, and Asian players. For years I loved the NBA. I especially loved the Boston Celtics and was a huge fan. But fouls (fair or unfair), or more accurately, the constant calling of fouls finally turned me off, I don't watch it anymore. Not even the playoffs. I just don't care. Maybe if the game wasn't plagued with fouls it would have a better flow and faster pace. Women's college basketball is more of a cleaner, fundamental, and faster game...I like it.

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