If players get 15 yards for bad behavior, maybe it’s time crowds lost a run or two or an automatic first down for the opposing team. The Opening Scene In the 2025 ALCS, Seattle Mariners vs. Toronto Blue Jays game 5 in Seattle, a Blue Jays batter took a 94-mph fastball square to the knee. … Read more
Cheer hard, respect harder. Team golf doesn’t need to sound like a bar fight. On any given Sunday, golf will humble anyone—even the best in the world. That’s part of the magic: skill, nerve, and respect for the shot. Which is why it grates when a tiny minority of American fans act like they’re at … Read more
“Unwatchable”: Stefan Schauffele to Skip 2025 Ryder Cup Over Fan Behavior Concerns Stefan Schauffele, father and longtime coach of Olympic gold medalist Xander Schauffele, has announced he will not be attending the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black. His reason? A deep concern over what he describes as the escalating toxic behavior of fans at … Read more