February 27, 2026 at 06:47AM
Stop Ruining American Hockey’s Olympic Victory with Politics
A Wall Street Journal opinion piece argues that sports writers focus more on athletes’ political views than on their athletic excellence, accusing media coverage of politicizing American hockey’s Olympic success. The author contends that moral and political commentary distracts from the athletes’ performances and achievements on the ice. The piece calls for a shift back to celebrating athletic prowess without amplifying political discourse around the players.