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 […]
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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 […]
Does Flopping Contribute to the Downfall of Sports Integrity?
Flopping is a common act in sports that has existed for several years now. Even some of our favorite players have been guilty of committing the not-so-honorable act. It is rare to sit through an entire game where not a single person takes an exaggerated blow or a dramatic fall to the ground. Flopping has […]
The Rise of Women in Sports
From hardly being included in the conversation, to filling jobs that have been primarily dominated by men, women are rising in the sports industry quicker than ever. There are more and more women in all aspects of the industry–from broadcasting, journalism, photography, and even refereeing. Not only does this create more diversity in the sports […]
The Super Bowl: A Sports Fan’s Christmas
The second Sunday in February every year marks every football fanatic’s favorite holiday: The Super Bowl. The top two teams from the NFL fight for the Lombardi trophy, in hopes to bring home both the title and worldwide recognition. Not only is this a major sports event, but it somehow finds its way into the […]
Are College Players Coming Close to the Same Salaries as Professionals?
Since July 2025, universities have been allowed to pay their athletes for their performance. Prior to this, players could only earn money through third party endorsements, such as sponsorships by brands. College athletes train heavily and deserve to be paid for their performance, but we are starting to see salaries almost as high as athletes […]
Is Sports Betting Threatening the Integrity of Games?
Ever since sports betting has been legalized in several states across the country, it has been a massive hit, earning millions of dollars each month for online betting sites such as DraftKings and FanDuel. They offer a way to potentially earn money while watching your favorite sports team compete. Unfortunately, the temptation of profit has […]
Are Sports Leagues Doing Enough to Protect Their Players?
Sports have been part of our society for centuries, with athletes competing against each other to win the game and prove that they are better than the others. However, as the times have changed, so have the motivations and circumstances around sports. Now, leagues are concerned with how much money they can make from each […]
Is Technology Removing the Human Element from Sports?
Sports have been a constant that exists in every culture across the planet. They serve as ways to show off the physical and mental prowess of the members of our society and as a healthy way to entertain the players and audiences. As society has advanced, technology has been integrated into many sports and has […]
Should Referees Be Held Publicly Accountable for Bad Calls?
Referees are the necessary judges of sports to keep all participants in a game playing by the rules. The majority of the time, referees are a beneficial influence on the integrity of professional games, which is more important than ever, given the legalization and increasing popularity of sports betting across the United States. However, what […]
