A handy guide to common sports metaphors

Writers and editors frequently encounter mangled and confusing metaphors in
messages from our executives and co-workers.
it’s your job to correct those metaphors, so you can communicate clearly
with your audience, but when it comes to sports metaphors, some pros can
quickly strike out.
Sports metaphors (or phrases or idioms) are used universally in the
workplace. It’s a rare meeting that goes by without a manager asking, “Who
will quarterback this project?” or someone me