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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…