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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Jimmie Bise Jr
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by Jimmie Bise Jr - Oct. 1, 2008

I was impressed by how carefully and precisely the paper presented the story. It would have been very easy for the story to slant one way or the other and it really didn't. It's an interesting story if you're a basketball fan (and I am!). It might also gain some traction in other circles of life as well. This story provides a very good starting point for those who might want to learn more.

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