Letter from the Editor: Common Ground

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It's an interesting time to be part of this industry. In recent months, sport has again realized its platform as an effective channel for social and cultural debate. Whether or not you feel strongly about protests taking place on the sidelines of NFL games — and those at the college and high school levels — it's hard to ignore that this industry finds itself at the epicenter of a politically charged conversation.

From an editorial perspective, we've found it almost impossible to avoid coverage of the national anthem protests. As student-athletes search for their voices amid the cacophony, administrators and athletic directors grapple with how they can use these volatile times as an opportunity to educate. As we've covered these issues in our daily newsletter over the past few months, it's been encouraging to see how even in times of adversity and disagreement people are nevertheless brought closer to understanding through the activities that this industry supports.

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