It’s not too common, for most newspapers, to editorialize about sports.
They might congratulate a local team that’s won a big championship, or weigh in on some ethical dilemma such as the use of performance-enhancing substances in baseball or track, but sports is generally a bit light for the opinion page.
In communites such as Sweet Home, though, athletics often mean a lot to local folks. They may be part of the community’s identity and…