Tag: featured
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Naomi Osaka Took a Hiatus from Tennis But Wins Off the Court
By Zac Cornell On July 10th Naomi Osaka attended the 2021 ESPYS, receiving the award for Best Female athlete of the year. This was the first ESPYS that Osaka has attended and she appeared on stage, despite acknowledging that she was nervous, to thank ESPN, supporters, and her fans. She also referenced that “this year…
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Chris Bosh Book Recommendations:
By Zac Cornell 11 time NBA All-star Chris Bosh is an avid reader and author of Letters To A Young Athlete which will be released June 1, 2021. Here are some of the basketball legend’s favorite books related to sports: The Winner Within by Pat Riley Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela…
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Kobe Bryant Inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame
By Zac Cornell On Saturday, May 15th, Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan, and Kevin Garnett were inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame. Bryant, who passed away in January 2020, was an NBA legend on the court and a role model for many young athletes around the world. His award was presented by his role model,…
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Kyrie Irving Launches Consulting Firm To Cater to Underrepresented Entrepreneurs
By Zac Cornell Like many other superstar athletes who are using their platform and financial power to help traditionally underserved communities, Kyrie Irving has announced the launch of his new consulting firm, KAI Eleven Consulting, that will coach and mentor black and women-owned businesses. Partnering with the co-founders of venture capital firm Lockstep Ventures Michael…
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Why college athletes should be able to profit from their likeness
By Kyle Block In the United States millions of fans spend time watching college sports whenever available. Whether watching to support a local team, to support one’s alma mater, or to watch highly skilled competition there is always an audience and money to be made through collegiate sports. While billions of dollars in revenue come…
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NFL Mock Draft
By William Fallon Jacksonville Jaguars: Trevor Lawrence This seems like the most sure-fire pick in a very long time. Lawrence is looked at as the best quarterback prospect since Andrew Luck and he has the film to back it up. He tore it up at Clemson leading them to a national championship and making the…
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Shaq Pays For Stranger’s Engagement Ring. “I’m Just Trying To Make People Smile.”
By Zac Cornell NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal proves once again why he is such a beloved role model. The super successful sportscaster and businessman admits that he commits random acts of kindness every day to help make people happy. One lucky recipient of his generosity was a young man who was in Zales jewelry store…
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Interview with Champion Professional Tennis Player Aaron Krickstein
By Zac Cornell Aaron Krickstein is an American professional tennis player who competed on the ATP tour from 1983-1996. Krickstein, who is from Detroit, Michigan, reached his career apex as the world’s number 6 player. His nickname, “Marathon Man,” alluded to his competitive stamina to make comebacks when trailing behind. He had 10 career wins…
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Our favorite sports-themed entertainment
By Zac Cornell TV: The Last Dance Tiger Icarus ESPN 30 for 30s All American Friday Night Lights Real Sports with Bryant Gumble Movies: Jerry Maguire Miracle The Blind Side Friday Night Lights Moneyball Bend It Like Beckham 42 Rudy Hoosiers Hoop Dreams Space Jam Remember The Titans Rocky Thunderstruck The WaterBoy Creed
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How video game skills can get you ahead in life
By Zac Cornell If you’re interested in learning how E-sports skills will translate into valuable qualities in the real world, watch this TedTalk!
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