If you are a sports fan and if you like opportunities to earn some extra money, here comes the devil in disguise–sports betting. In simple terms, sports betting is a form of gambling centered around different athletic events. Bets can be placed upon who wins or loses a match, game statistics, or the number of […]
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Following the Free Agents
Even when the stadiums are quiet, the teams keep themselves busy when the players are in the offseason. It is time to grab the best players and start training for the upcoming season. Don’t be confused by the title of free agent–these players are far from free to teams in the league. Free agents are […]
The Iran Conflict Threatens Western Sports Middle East Expansions?
The sports industries within the United States and much of the Western world have been pushing their globalization efforts hard in recent years. The NFL and Formula 1 are the biggest examples of this, branching out towards international audiences more now than ever before. These efforts have been a successful venture, but recent global conflicts […]
Breaking Out The Brackets
March is officially upon us. Spring is right around the corner, the temperatures no longer keep us cuddled up in bed all day, the snow is finally not piling onto our front yards, and college basketball is about to have its shining moment. March Madness, the NCAA Division 1 single-elimination tournament, will begin on March […]
Can We Shorten The Financial Divide In Sports?
Sports have been a uniting force for many communities within the United States and across the world. But there has been an obvious obstacle hindering certain parts of communities from truly embracing themselves within the wider industry, especially if they wanted to go professional. Money is the biggest divider between potential and professional athletes. While […]
Breaking Records in Milan
Every four years, in a different, beautiful city each time, the world joins together to celebrate our favorite Winter-sports athletes. The Winter Olympics is a time for competition, recognition, and breaking records time and time again. Not only are we able to watch the world’s top winter athletes compete on one of the highest stages, […]
Why Is The Figure Skating Toxic Culture Often Overlooked?
Figure skating is frequently one of the few star events at the Winter Olympics; it is the perfect blend of athleticism and grace that captivates audiences with tricks that other dancing sports simply can’t do. That said, amongst that beauty lies an industry that is just as corrupt and toxic as any other major sporting […]
Is Sports Betting Too Lucrative For The Industry To Let It Go?
If anyone were to look at the sports industry within the United States, they would be quick to find the prevalence of sports betting within its economy. Whether it’s online or on TV, advertisements for a variety of sports betting platforms are everywhere. The recent sports betting Super Bowl ad has fully cemented itself as […]
What’s Next for the Patriots?
I apologize in advance for all the New Englanders, but it has been two days since the Patriots faced a devastating loss in the Super Bowl. Despite a record-breaking season, and honorable performances from many players across each game, the Patriots could not take home the Lombardi trophy this year. However, when it comes to […]
Watching Football For Dummies
The biggest football game of the year is upon us. Not only does this bring excitement for our favorite team, anger towards the one we are hoping to lose, and enough chicken wings to feed a small country–it brings a sense of confusion and anxiety to those who know little to nothing about the sport. […]
A New Englander’s Dream: Patriots in the Super Bowl
In 2000, the New England Patriots met two individuals who together would change the team as a whole–Tom Brady and Bill Belichick. Together, the duo went on to appear in eleven Super Bowls in less than two decades, and took home the Lombardi trophy in six of these appearances. New England was the home of […]
Preparing for the Celebrations.. Or the Defeats
The end of January and beginning of February often is perceived as the dead of winter, the end of the holiday season, and dreams of summer and warmer weather. For your football fanatic friends, it is one of the most exciting times of year. With the AFC and NFC championship games approaching Sunday, January 25 […]
