The New York Yankees, for obvious reasons, are sometimes thought to be synonymous with Frank Sinatra, and one of his signature tunes, "That's Life," certainly applies to Rachel Balkovec. All about the roller coaster that is life, Balkovec, just 34, has already experienced the lowest nadirs and the highest apexes. On Monday the news broke that she had just become the first … [Read more...] about Rachel Balkovec: Backstory Makes it Impossible Not to Root for Her
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Activities That Can Help You to Take Your Life in a New and Better Direction
Pixabay CC0 License Everyone loves a good story of someone turning their life around and experiencing that "second wind" after going down would seem like a really bad and unfruitful path. This is a big part of the attraction of many great sports stories, for example – and there is no shortage of tales out there of individuals across a broad range of different disciplines, … [Read more...] about Activities That Can Help You to Take Your Life in a New and Better Direction
Useful Tips For Sports Employees To Balance Their Education And Work Easily
Are you passionate about advancing your career but not sure how you will balance education and work? It can be challenging to achieve a good work-life balance especially when you work at home and also pursue a professional course. However, you need to switch from work to reduce job burnout and stress. Here are useful tips for sports employees to balance their education and work … [Read more...] about Useful Tips For Sports Employees To Balance Their Education And Work Easily
Pro Palestine, Abolish Police Protest Erupts at Northwestern-Iowa
While some dinosaurs still bloviate how "sports and politics don't mix," we all know that concept has fallen by the wayside these days. That said, you still shouldn't run out onto the field of play to get your message out. And if you still do anyways, well, try to make your signs readable to all of your potential audience. A pro Palestine group, reportedly Northwestern … [Read more...] about Pro Palestine, Abolish Police Protest Erupts at Northwestern-Iowa
Flashing Back to Jon Gruden Washington Team Name Debate Take
In the wake of the news surrounding Jon Gruden this week, we felt it might be interesting to flashback to some of the rare past occurrences where he actually did give his take on social issues. It seems pretty crazy right now, doesn't it- a man who seemed to love absolutely everyone and everything, was Mr. positivity as an announcer, is actually a deplorable person on the … [Read more...] about Flashing Back to Jon Gruden Washington Team Name Debate Take
Don’t Give Jay Cutler, Brett Favre Platforms on COVID Issues
Examples number 9,234,678 and 9,234,679 on why we shouldn't look to professional athletes for guidance on serious social issues- Jay Cutler and Brett Favre. The former was in the news yesterday for his losing an endorsement over his anti-mask stance, and his potential run for a school board presidency in his home state of Tennessee. The latter is a top trending term on the … [Read more...] about Don’t Give Jay Cutler, Brett Favre Platforms on COVID Issues
Study Shows Which Football Fans Most Likely to Participate in Boycott NFL Movement
Controversy has plagued the NFL for several years now, following former quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s decision to kneel during the National Anthem in 2016 in protest of police brutality and racial injustice throughout the country. Kaepernick became a free agent after that season and was not re-signed, which many took as a reaction to his political protest. The kneeling … [Read more...] about Study Shows Which Football Fans Most Likely to Participate in Boycott NFL Movement
Meghan Markle Becomes Hero to Italy Fans in Euro 2020 Final
Can't say I saw this one coming, but it is true that the enemy of my enemy is my friend. As you'll recall earlier this year Meghan Markle, who made a Brexit from the British Royal Family, pointed out just how epidemic racism is in the United Kingdom. Markle opened up about the racism that is omni-present within the Palace itself, and as you might have guessed, the royals … [Read more...] about Meghan Markle Becomes Hero to Italy Fans in Euro 2020 Final
Detox Services for You
The use of alcohol, drugs, and medication can quickly become a vicious cycle. Rehab services can help find a solution to this issue. One way out of it is to go to a rehab clinic and undergo detox or withdrawal therapy. It is carried out as inpatient treatment in a clinic or as outpatient treatment. The duration depends on the degree of the disease. … [Read more...] about Detox Services for You
Don’t Let An Accident Overwhelm And Scare You: Use These Few Simple Tips
Being in any kind of an accident can be extremely scary and overwhelming. More often than not, accidents are followed by extensive injuries which not only affect the victim’s body but can often cause mental health to take a hit too. These are some of the most useful and simplest tips a person can prevent an accident from overwhelm and scare them. … [Read more...] about Don’t Let An Accident Overwhelm And Scare You: Use These Few Simple Tips