
Columns by Marc Appleman
Stories behind the games. Ideas beyond the headlines.
Personal stories and perspective from four decades in sports, media and business.
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12 pieces · July–September 2026

The Two Best Months in Sports
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The Next Question
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What Will the NFL Look Like in 2036?
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The Outer Courts
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A Father, A Son and Another Act
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I Never Imagined Where SPORT Would Take Me
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AI’s Most Human Opportunity May Be Caregiving
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The Evolution of Sports Media: My Front-Row Seat to Four Decades of Change
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A Wonderful Wait in Line
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Four Generations, One Game
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