Anthony L. Fisher
Anthony L. Fisher is a journalist and filmmaker in New York with work also appearing at Vox, The Daily Beast, Reason, New York Daily News, Huffington Post, Newsweek, CNN, Fox News Channel, Sundance Channel, and Comedy Central. He also wrote and directed the feature film Sidewalk Traffic, available on major VOD platforms.
Latest articles by Anthony L. Fisher
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The fraudulent myth of Big Papi
opinion How David Ortiz gets away with being a jerk
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Hungary's version of 'the Miracle on Ice' is called 'Blood in the Water'
The Explainer This water polo match between Hungary and the Soviet Union had real stakes — and real blood
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Is LeBron James the NBA's greatest loser?
The Explainer He's one of the best NBA players ever. He also has a pretty dismal record in the NBA Finals.
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Why you should be watching the NHL playoffs — even if you think you hate hockey
The Explainer Falling in love with the NHL playoffs is easy. But first, you have to watch.
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The greatest Super Bowl halftime show ever
feature It didn't have a nip slip. It didn't have a flailing shark. It had Prince playing real instruments.
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Stop fawning over the Warriors. The Spurs are way more impressive.
opinion The all-time single-season wins record is nice and all, but call us in a couple of decades
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The joy of March Madness bracketology
feature Here's to the Cinderellas, the goats, the bracket-busters and buzzer-beaters
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I'm a Yankees fan who really hates the Yankees right now
feature Their contempt of the vast majority of their fanbase is outrageous
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Cam Newton coined an absolutely brilliant turn of phrase
feature On the linguistic merits of "butt-tight"
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A bandwagon fan's guide to the NFL playoffs
feature Here's who to cheer or jeer if your team isn't in the Super Bowl hunt
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Kobe Bryant, and the sad spectacle of sports gods turning mortal
feature Don't cry for the Black Mamba. He's still having a better finale than most.
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Why I love baseball's Hot Stove Season
opinion It's something to talk about, nay, obsess about, while there's no baseball being played
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The agony and the agony of being a New York Jets fan
opinion To love the Jets is to love spectacular and ignominious failure
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