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BARISH | Evaluating the New 17-Game NFL Season

BARISH | Evaluating the New 17-Game NFL Season

By Austin Barish September 1, 2021

As sports fans, few things are more exciting than debating the dominance of players throughout different eras of the game. Whether it be the classic debate of Michael Jordan versus LeBron James, or an...

MCDONALD | Simone Biles Reaffirms GOAT Status Regardless of Medal Count

MCDONALD | Simone Biles Reaffirms GOAT Status Regardless of Medal Count

By Carrie McDonald August 8, 2021

Moments after only completing one and a half rotations on her planned two-and-a-half twisting vault, U.S. Olympic medalist Simone Biles shockingly withdrew from the artistic gymnastics all-around team...

BALDARI | Forget About the Gold Cup. The USMNT Still Has a Long Way To Go.

BALDARI | Forget About the Gold Cup. The USMNT Still Has a Long Way To Go.

By Christian Baldari August 5, 2021

The U.S. men’s national soccer team has enjoyed a prosperous summer, winning the inaugural CONCACAF Nations League in June and performing strongly at the Gold Cup in July. Yet these triumphs will mean...

MCDONALD | Refugee Olympic Team Sends Powerful Message of Inclusion in Return to Tokyo

MCDONALD | Refugee Olympic Team Sends Powerful Message of Inclusion in Return to Tokyo

By Carrie McDonald July 28, 2021

At the 2016 Olympics in Rio, 10 athletes, united not by nation but by refugee status, competed together as the first-ever Refugee Olympic Team. They inspired the world with their resilience and raised...

BALDARI | The Downfalls of EURO 2020 could serve as a lesson for the 2026 World Cup

BALDARI | The Downfalls of EURO 2020 could serve as a lesson for the 2026 World Cup

By Christian Baldari July 23, 2021

Held across 11 countries, the certainly unique format of the UEFA EURO 2020 soccer tournament had its shortcomings, from which future tournament organizers can glean valuable lessons.  The tournament...

BRENNAN | Ty Lue Deserves Your Respect

BRENNAN | Ty Lue Deserves Your Respect

By Tim Brennan July 9, 2021

Last week, the Utah Jazz took a 2-0 series lead on the Los Angeles Clippers. In the previous series, Luka Dončić put the Dallas Mavericks up 2-0 against Los Angeles. In both series, Los Angeles came...

MCDONALD | Decision to Uphold Ban on Political Demonstrations at Olympics Silences Athletes’ Voices

MCDONALD | Decision to Uphold Ban on Political Demonstrations at Olympics Silences Athletes’ Voices

By Carrie McDonald July 9, 2021

A long history of activism pervades sports. The Olympic Games are certainly no exception to this, despite Rule 50 of the Olympic Charter, which controversially forbids political demonstrations of all...

BARISH | It Is Time for the NFL To Abolish the Franchise Tag

BARISH | It Is Time for the NFL To Abolish the Franchise Tag

By Austin Barish May 6, 2021

Last week, reigning MVP Aaron Rodgers stole headlines from the NFL draft when news broke that he wanted to be traded from the Green Bay Packers. Rodgers’ demand is the latest of a growing player power...

MCDONALD | UEFA Approves Women’s Champions League Financial Plan, Still Falls Short of Equal Pay

MCDONALD | UEFA Approves Women’s Champions League Financial Plan, Still Falls Short of Equal Pay

By Carrie McDonald May 6, 2021

As women’s soccer experiences unprecedented growth, the Union of European Football Associations is creating an improved financial model and competition format for the 2021 to 2025 cycle. Although still...

BALDARI | Big-Market Teams Are Dominating the NBA Headlines. Fans Are Better Off Because of It.

BALDARI | Big-Market Teams Are Dominating the NBA Headlines. Fans Are Better Off Because of It.

By Christian Baldari May 5, 2021

With just a few weeks before what is shaping up to be an unpredictable NBA playoffs, both the media and fans are getting exactly what they wanted: teams from the league’s glamour markets commanding...

PAPPAS | What Happened Last Week? Explaining the Collapse of the Super League

PAPPAS | What Happened Last Week? Explaining the Collapse of the Super League

By Demi Pappas May 3, 2021

The world of international soccer has been in a frenzy following the April 18 press release by 12 of Europe’s leading football clubs announcing a new Super League. From protests from fans to apologies...

CANNAMELA | The WNBA: A Leader for Social Justice Celebrates Its 25th Year

CANNAMELA | The WNBA: A Leader for Social Justice Celebrates Its 25th Year

By Julia Cannamela April 29, 2021

On May 14, the WNBA will enter its 25th season, a historic milestone for the league. While the 2021 season will be special because of the return to a seminormal schedule amid the COVID-19 pandemic, this...

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