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Kade Wisher’s Journey from High School Heartbreak to College Football Redemption
In the fall of 2020, Jesuit High School star running back Kade Wisher stormed the field against Lake Oswego High School in a semi-final playoff matchup. Jesuit found themselves in the same position a year prior, but fell short. With redemption on his mind, Kade wasn’t going to let his high school football career end…
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The NBA All-Star Game: Is It Worth Watching? Worth Playing? Worth Fixing?
Alright, let’s talk about this year’s All-Star game. League officials called it “embarrassing”, Jaylen Brown said “that wasn’t basketball…that was a glorified layup line”, and Luka even claimed that he “is not meant for this game”. And honestly, you don’t have to hear what the players and the rest of the league have to say…
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“The Most Infamous Skip Bayless Takes: A Recap of His Worst Predictions and Hot Takes”
Skip Bayless, the well-known sports commentator, has made a name for himself in the industry with his controversial takes on various topics. However, some of his opinions have been so outrageous that they’ve been met with ridicule and criticism from the public. Let’s all be honest, seeing Skip Bayless hopelessly talk down on the greatest…
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“Winning Your Fantasy League: Gain an Edge with Data Visualization”
In 2022, 68 percent of sports bettors participated in a fantasy league. This is no surprise because of how much fantasy sports add to a fan’s experience. There is nothing like watching your home team win and beating your best mate in fantasy in the same week. One tool that can give you an edge over…
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The Goat of My Generation
LeBron James needs no introduction… He is one of the greatest athletes I have ever had the pleasure to watch. LeBron’s track record is second to none and he has coined the nickname “King James” for a reason. With four rings, four MVP awards, ten Finals appearances, and the most points ever scored in the…
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Slam Dunk Nicknames: The Most Iconic NBA Monikers
In most sports, players can be identified by their jersey as it displays a last name and player number. This is a standard in sports, and many athletes are known by their last names. However, in 2013, the NBA experimented with allowing players to wear jerseys with nicknames instead of their last names. The response…
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Top Colleges For Sports Fans – Where Passion and Tradition Meet
Being a student at the University of Oregon, I understand that college is not just all about academics. Whether you’re an athlete or a fan of sports, attending a college with a strong program and atmosphere can add to the experience. Here are some of the best colleges for sports fans in the United States.…
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Keeping Youth Sports Alive
Playing sports as a kid is something we probably all enjoyed. The memories and life lessons learned as a young child playing soccer or basketball are something that I will carry for the rest of my life. These programs provide children and young adults with opportunities to learn new skills, develop teamwork and leadership abilities,…
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Breaking Down Corporate Social Responsibility
As the current world becomes more and more socially conscious, companies and organizations are being held more accountable for their decisions. Because of this, corporate social responsibility(CSR) is becoming a lot more present in the sports world. There is no doubt that the sports industry platform has the capacity to make a positive impact on…
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“Top Of The Court” – The Top NBA Podcasts for Insider Insights and Entertainment
Podcast content continues to grow more and more every year. Large media corporations and marketers are allocating more money to audio platform budgeting. Studies show that more than 38 percent of the US population queued into a podcast in the last month. There is no exception to this when it comes to the world of basketball. Between…
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The Construction and Legacy of Fandom
First of all, let’s talk about what it means to be a fan. Nowadays it takes millions of dollars every year to run a sports franchise. And you may have guessed it already, but most of this money comes from the fans. Whether it is through broadcasting, merchandise sales, or ticket revenue, fans are the…
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Money Makes the Sports World Go Round
In 2021 the N.C.A.A. (National Collegiate Athletic Association) adopted new regulations allowing student-athletes to profit off of their name, image, and likeness (NIL). With the introduction of NIL deals, the culture within American college and professional sports has taken a swing, but is this a change for better or worse? How does the opportunity for…
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The Social Media Shift In Sports Culture
Social media has had a significant impact on sports media by allowing for more direct communication between athletes, teams, and their fans. According to the 2020 Sprout Social Index, 45% of fans are on social media while actively watching a sporting event. This has also allowed fans to have more access to their favorite athletes…