Alex Putterman

Alex Putterman is a writer based in Boston. His work has appeared in Vice Sports and The Comeback, and on MLB.com.

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  1. The NCAA Is Facing a Crossroads

    The college-sports body must decide whether to double down on its amateurism rules—or to use an ongoing FBI probe as a chance to soften its stance on players making money.

    The UMBC Retrievers forward Daniel Akin (30) shoots the ball against Kansas State Wildcats forward Levi Stockard III (34) during the first half in the second round of the 2018 NCAA Tournament at Spectrum Center
    Reuters / USA Today Sports
  2. Looking Beyond Chief Wahoo

    The Cleveland Indians will stop wearing the controversial logo on their uniforms next year. What’s next for Native American–inspired imagery and names in the sports world?

    The Cleveland Indians celebrate their victory over the Chicago White Sox
    Patrick Gorski / USA Today Sports / Reuters