It's a well-kept secret that the overwhelming majority of sports writers are liberal.
The author didn't write the article for you and me, but to shine up his resume for a future position at a 'more legitimate' publication.
As far as Trump is related to the sport, when UFC was blacklisted from many arenas, Trump opened his casinos to events early in Zuffa's reign. Whatever you think of him politically, he should be given credit for his contribution to where MMA is today.
And I'm looking forward to the article, by the same writer, about how Bernie Sanders is going to be as horrible.
Ain't gonna fucking happen.