NPR's Scott Simon and sportswriter Howard Bryant discuss Major League Baseball and a presidential push to reverse time.

SIMON: Howard Bryant - his book, "Rickey: The Life And Legend Of An American Original." Thanks so much for being with us, and talk to you soon. BRYANT: No, my pleasure, Scott. Thank you.

Howard Bryant, an ESPN baseball writer and the author of three books, was arrested Saturday in Buckland, Massachusetts, and charged with “domestic assault and battery, assault and battery on … ...

ESPN reporter Howard Bryant pleaded not guilty Monday in a Massachusetts courtroom following his arrest for allegedly assaulting his estranged wife and a police officer, The Republican reported.

Howard Bryant, most recently a senior writer for ESPN, is joining Meadowlark Media as a contributor. He'll focus on content development.

Boston.com spoke with Howard Bryant of Meadowlark Media about how athletes’ use of their platform to speak out about societal issues is changing sports and the way we view the people that play them.

HOWARD BRYANT: Yeah. and I think one of the biggest problems that I have with it, and it's one of the themes of a couple of the essays in the book, is what we're asking of the athlete.

ESPN.com senior writer Howard Bryant offered his thoughts on sports, politics, and race in America. He was interviewed by author and former NBA player Etan Thomas.

Howard Bryant of Meadowlark Media joins us. Howard, thanks so much. HOWARD BRYANT: Good morning, Scott. How are you? SIMON: Well, I'm in better condition than the Boston Celtics, and I rarely get ...