The Last Sportswriters of New York
Briefly

Phil Mushnick, a longtime sports columnist for the New York Post, shows no signs of slowing down at 72. Even while enjoying a warm January day in Boca Raton, he critiques the current state of sports media and culture. Known for his controversial views in his 'Equal Time' column, he blasts figures like NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and ESPN's Stephen A. Smith. Alongside fellow veteran writers, Mushnick and his peers navigate a transformed media landscape, with younger, less experienced reporters dominating locker rooms and social media.
His critiques remain sharp, targeting everything from predatory gambling to the hypocrisy in sports leadership, proving that he is still deeply engaged with the issues.
Mushnick describes his heritage as a third-generation Staten Island Jew, humorously noting, 'I always say my ancestors came over on the ferry'.
Despite his relaxed environment in Boca Raton, Mushnick's criticisms of sports culture indicate that he is not mellowing with age, remaining vigilant and outspoken.
The New York Post's sports section, anchored by veteran writers like Mushnick, is facing a vastly changed landscape as they compete with younger reporters and digital media.
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