Call it “uncomfortable privilege.” The same sort of complaint that gets college students complimented and coddled just got a highly regarded sports writer canned. The story begins just as every American summer does, on Memorial Day. Memorial Day traditions. Pool openings. Backyard barbecues. Family picnics. And the Indy 500. Lots of famous winners. AJ Foyt, Al Unser, Bobby Unser and Johnny Rutherford. All Americans. This year a non-American won, joining other famous names such as Dario Franchitti and Emerson Fittipaldi. The 2017 race winner was Takuma Sato of Japan. Races such as the Indy 500 are considered all-American sporting events, but the reality is that they are world championships. The golf US Open, despite its name, has been won by a non-American 9 times since 2000. In tennis, the US Open men’s single champion has not been an American since Andy Roddick won in 2003. Memorial Day, aside from the sporting and social events, commemorates those who died...(Read Full Article)