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More Money, More Problems
By Billy Fallon As sports have evolved, especially baseball, the increase in spending on teams has typically led to an imbalance of talent and a better record for those who choose to spend endless amounts of money. However, this year should serve as a cautionary tale to those who try to spend big in the…
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Germany’s Historic Triumph: Dennis Schröder Named FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 TISSOT MVP
By Ryan Chan On September 10th, 2023, Germany achieved a milestone by winning their ever FIBA Basketball World Cup championship against Team Serbia. In the final game against Team Serbia, Dennis Schröder, the standout point guard, showcased his skills with an impressive performance of 28 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists. Johannes Voigtmann also stood…
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NFL Week 1 Game of the Week
By Buck Coquillette It’s finally Week 1. Fans have been waiting months for NFL football to be back and we have a great slate of games to kick it off. This week, ISJ’s Game of the Week is the New York Jets vs. The Buffalo Bills. Both teams have a lot to prove and it…
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The War on the Piste
By Samuel Kobi “Ping,” you just got a notification. Is it Snapchat or Instagram? A text from your friend asking you to hang out after you finish practice? No, absolutely not! It is Air Alert (Повітряна тривога) letting you know that there is an imminent Russian missile approaching your neighborhood. Almost all Ukrainians, including fencer…
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Tom Brady’s Phase II Career Will Likely Make Him a Billionaire
By Zac Cornell Love him or hate him, Tom Brady is undoubtedly the best quarterback in history and his retirement from the NFL is a major loss to the league. However with the close of his football career, many more doors are opening, and while Brady has already launched a number of business ventures, endless…
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Shedeur Sanders – Making the Most of New NCAA NIL Rules
By Zac Cornell His dad may be legendary Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, but Jackson State University’s freshman star quarterback Shedeur Sanders is making his own history on and off the field. Taking advantage of the NCAA’s new name, image, and likeness rules, Sanders has already secured an extraordinary lineup of brand endorsements. In September…
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Interview with Sam Light, Director of Sponsorship Consulting at Momentum Worldwide, Eagles “Moneyball”
By Zac Cornell Sam Light works at Momentum Worldwide, which is the preeminent agency for brands who want to create experiences and connect with partners. The award-winning company specializes in three areas, experiential, sponsorships, and shopping, which Sam thankfully explains and elaborates on below during our interview. Sam is the Director of Sponsorship Consulting which…
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Interview with David Jaffin, Co-Founder of Grit Player Services
By Zac Cornell Grit Player Services is a company that offers a trailblazing personalized service for athletes. They describe themselves as “athlete advocates” and their business is to help athletes build their personal brands based on their unique interests and passions. Grit Player works with athletes to shape their social media presence and business development…
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Interview with Dave Rothenberg, ESPN Radio Host and Podcast Host
By Zac Cornell Many people think being a sports reporter is the ultimate career – you get to watch and talk about sports for a living! Well according to long time radio sports reporter Dave Rothenberg, it is a dream job – but not for everyone. Dave, who grew up on Long Island, New York,…
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Interview with US Olympics and Syracuse Basketball Coach Jim Boeheim
By Zac Cornell Jim Boeheim is the Hall of Fame coach for Syracuse University’s men’s basketball, having led the team for the past 44 years. Syracuse has made it to the postseason 41 times during his tenure and has entered the NCAA Tournament 34 times, with five teams making it to the Final Four. In…
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