Bob Cooper

Bob Cooper is a lifelong Stanford football and 49ers fan and a Bay Area-based sports and travel writer.

Sports

How tribal gaming has changed over time and impacts tribes today

The exterior of WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Oklahoma.

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Environment

Bikeable neighborhoods in not-so-bike-friendly cities

A man in a plaid shirt and shorts riding a bicycle.

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Football

Seeing yellow: The data behind penalties in the NFL

Referee Land Clark calls a penalty during a game between the New York Jets and Buffalo Bills.

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Sports

English clubs send the most players to the World Cup—here are the next most popular countries

England's Raheem Sterling scoring a goal as seen through the goal net

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Travel

10 of the most spectacular casinos around the world

Monte Carlo Casino in Monaco

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Sports

15 notable farewell tours in sports history

Cal Ripken, Jr., tips his helmet to the crowd

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Sports

Top-earning men's tennis players of all time

Roger Federer at Wimbledon 2022

Business & Economy

The airlines with the most delays

Passengers seated in the airport terminal waiting for their flights during Christmastime.

Sports

The past, present, and future of sports cards

An array of baseball cards spread out on a table

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Sports

From Fenway to Lambeau: The oldest sports venue in each state with major league teams

View of Empty Fenway Park

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