"I say this jokingly but part of me kind of believes it," NFL legend Ricky Williams said during our recent exclusive interview. "I think part of the reason I won the Heisman trophy was to be able to do this (promote the benefits of cannabis). The Heisman trophy in and of itself is wonderful, we celebrated my 25th anniversary (of winning it) this past December." … [Read more...] about Ricky Williams Reveals Real Reason He Won the Heisman (Exclusive)
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Talking Weed with Ryne Sandberg from a Dispensary (Exclusive)
As tomorrow is the 40th anniversary of the Ryne Sandberg game, and with it, Ryne Sandberg Day featuring the unveiling of the Ryne Sandberg statue, we felt the need to re-publish this exclusive with my all-time favorite Cubs player, from May, 2021. How strange is 2021? It's weird enough that Chicago Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg, one of the greatest second basemen of all time, … [Read more...] about Talking Weed with Ryne Sandberg from a Dispensary (Exclusive)
Development of Youth Sports: Trends and Challenges in Training Future Champions
Learn about the latest trends and challenges in the development of youth sports, how to raise future champions, and what aspects need special attention. … [Read more...] about Development of Youth Sports: Trends and Challenges in Training Future Champions
Chicago Fire FC, MLS Wear Special Juneteenth Kits
Major League Soccer announced “The Seeds We Plant. The Flowers We Share, ” an edition of their annual Juneteenth initiatives, inspired by Black artist Gianni Lee. The Juneteenth initiatives are a collab between the MLS, the clubs themselves, and Black Players for Change (BPC) – an independent organization of Black MLS players, coaches, and staff. “The recognition of … [Read more...] about Chicago Fire FC, MLS Wear Special Juneteenth Kits
Photos, Videos of Notre Dame Football at Juneteenth Rally
As today is the Juneteenth holiday, we're re-posting this article from 2020, covering the Juneteenth rally and demonstration staged by the Notre Dame football team that year. This is not the first time that the Notre Dame community and the Notre Dame football team fought against the ugly forces of hate and intolerance that exist in our society. … [Read more...] about Photos, Videos of Notre Dame Football at Juneteenth Rally
Star Spangled Banner Should be for International Sporting Events Only
Editor's Note: originally ran in the summer of 2020, and we have now updated it in certain places, and re-publishing for Memorial Day weekend. Political Marketing was my favorite class when I was in graduate school, and many lessons learned from that course stick with me to this day. I selected jingoism, extremist patriotism and all things marketing of the red, white and blue … [Read more...] about Star Spangled Banner Should be for International Sporting Events Only
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
Indy 500 Takes Nationalism Up to Jingoism, and Beyond
With the 107th Indy 500 coming up on Sunday, we re-publish this piece from the 102nd running of the Indy 500. 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 jingoism. … [Read more...] about Indy 500 Takes Nationalism Up to Jingoism, and Beyond