As I mentioned previously, it makes a difference when writers feel strongly about what they're writing.
For that, I think Sherman Alexie's "Sixty-One Things I learned During the Sonics Trial." Is one of the most powerful essays I've seen in ages. I'm not really a basketball fan, but I was quickly drawn in. I do follow baseball, and can certainly understand feeling very strongly about your team.
Go read it.
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Have you read anything else by Alexie? He's fantastic (and one of the few "Pacific Northwest authors" I've truly grown to love.
My favorite couplet from his piece is:
13. When I think of Howard Schultz, I hear Jewel singing, "Who will say-aay-aave your soul?"
14. More than anything else, I hate Howard Schultz for making me think of Jewel.
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