Eventually, monetization becomes exploitation. Customer/consumer loyalty can be tested; but only to a certain point. There is nothing wrong with being a capitalist, and trying to make as much money as you can, but when that is all you care about...eventually you get cooked. You have seen that with both the sport of college football and the Republican Party/MAGA cult. Most … [Read more...] about Midterm Results, Anger About Decline of College Football Mirrors Each Other
Social Issues
Protect College Sports Act Doesn’t Really Do Anything for the Athletes Themselves
The Protect College Sports Act is a really hot topic, and almost everybody seems to have an opinion. Its goal is to create a uniform national standard for college athletics, stabilizing rules around Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals, transfers, and revenue sharing. The bill passed the U.S. Senate about a month ago, in a 77–22 bipartisan vote, and it awaits action in the … [Read more...] about Protect College Sports Act Doesn’t Really Do Anything for the Athletes Themselves
Oluchi Okananwa: Maryland Star Fights for Athletes Rights, Opposes Protect College Sports Act
Maryland Terrapins guard Oluchi Okananwa started her career at college basketball's biggest brand name, Duke. The 5'10" slashing guard is an outstanding offensive rebounder and an excellent on-ball defender. Like Philadelphia 76ers superstar Jaylen Brown, she plays with great two-way versatility on the wing. Okananwa is a consensus projection to go top 10, maybe top even 8 … [Read more...] about Oluchi Okananwa: Maryland Star Fights for Athletes Rights, Opposes Protect College Sports Act
Team Bus to Courtroom: How a DWI Arrest Can Derail a Pro Athlete’s Season and Contract
A player wakes up in the back of a squad car at 3 a.m., a mile from a nightclub. The booking photo is moving on social media before sunrise. By the time the team's PR staff sees it, sports radio has the story, the sponsor's compliance officer has forwarded the link internally, and the league office has an inbox item flagged for review. The arrest is the easy part to see. … [Read more...] about Team Bus to Courtroom: How a DWI Arrest Can Derail a Pro Athlete’s Season and Contract
Why Micro-Retirement Is the New Career Trend Among Millennials
Millennials spent years hearing that success meant staying on track. Study, work, climb, buy, save and rest later. Now many are asking a different question: what if later is too far away? That is where micro-retirement comes in. A micro-retirement is not quitting life or abandoning ambition. It is a planned break from work, often lasting a few weeks or months. Some people … [Read more...] about Why Micro-Retirement Is the New Career Trend Among Millennials
How Sports Can Help Children with Facial Differences Build Confidence
Every child deserves the chance to feel confident, included, and proud of who they are. For children with facial differences, everyday situations can sometimes bring extra challenges, from curious questions to feeling self-conscious in unfamiliar environments. Sports can provide a positive and supportive space where children are valued for their effort, teamwork, and personal … [Read more...] about How Sports Can Help Children with Facial Differences Build Confidence
Indy 500 Takes Nationalism Up to Jingoism, and Beyond
With the 110th running of the Indy 500 coming up on Sunday, we re-publish this piece from the 102nd running of the Indy 500, in 2018. Enjoy! You know what patriotism is. You're familiar with nationalism. But you might not know what the term is for when patriotism and nationalism combine, get put on steroids and multiplied to the 10th power. That is a phenomenon known as … [Read more...] about Indy 500 Takes Nationalism Up to Jingoism, and Beyond
Most Memorable Merica, MAGA Shirts Seen at Indianapolis 500
Editor's note: as it's Indy 500 week, we're re-running this piece, originally from 2017, on MAGA propaganda present at the race track. As has been well documented, especially so on this site, the patriotism gets ramped up to jingoism and then some at the Indianapolis 500 every year. Actually take that jingoism and square it, no wait, take it to the tenth power. In other … [Read more...] about Most Memorable Merica, MAGA Shirts Seen at Indianapolis 500
Dwyane Wade Expresses the Meaning of MLK Day
As today is MLK Day, the annual holiday that honors the late, great Dr. Martin Luther King, we revisit a past article, on Dwyane Wade from MLK weekend 2017 that embraces the spirit of what this day stands for. Chicago Bulls star Dwyane Wade addressed the crowd tonight prior to his team's contest against the New Orleans Pelicans. On this Martin Luther King Day weekend, Wade … [Read more...] about Dwyane Wade Expresses the Meaning of MLK Day
The Historical Link Between Satchel Paige and Martin Luther King
As today is MLK Day, the annual holiday that honors the late, great Dr. Martin Luther King, we revisit a past article, on Satchel Paige that embraces the spirit of what this day stands for. On Aug 29, 2013, the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King’s "I have a dream" speech, Keith Olbermann shared his thoughts on the connection between Dr. King’s oratory, his own … [Read more...] about The Historical Link Between Satchel Paige and Martin Luther King