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Russia/Ukraine War – Athletes’ War Too?
By Sasha Matar For athletes and fans, sports can be an outlet to decompress from life stressors. Professional sports are supposed to be an outlet for entertainment and friendly competitions (even when it’s competitive). They are also supposed to be a forum where professional athletes can be their truest selves. So how is it that

Sun Belt to Stanley Cup
By Morgan Alessi With the NHL playoffs in full swing, the current Sun Belt Expansion golden child, and Tampa Bay, still in the mix, let’s take a look at the largest NHL expansion strategy to date. In 1987, after the Edmonton Oilers clinched their third Stanley Cup with a game seven win over the Flyers,

The Pros Are Going Abroad
By Jakob Fox Historically, going abroad is common for many US college students, but has not been as much for the pro athletes. As we look ahead in the sports world, it is now time for the pros to take their talent abroad, with more and more teams and leagues making plans to play games

The Shifting Landscape of Team Ownership
By Thomas Calhoun When a professional athlete is looking ahead at life after their career on the field, they are faced with a choice: will they keep working or retire permanently? While the wealth from their player salary over the years may be enough to live comfortably, many athletes are extremely quick to rush back

OPINION: Athletes Should Be On LinkedIn
By Andrew Stallings When it comes to the social networking platform known as LinkedIn, you either fall on one or two sides of the coin: It’s rare that a social platform has had such a house divided, but the brand has been working diligently in the last year to close that gap. How, might you

The ‘Tok is Queen
By Alyssa Turner What was once considered a spin-off rendition of Vine that nobody knew what to do with, TikTok grew exponentially during the height of the pandemic and has claimed its rightful throne above all other social media. Sensor Tower just announced in their Q1 2022 report that TikTok has become the 5th app

The New Main Stream
By Jakob Fox Remember the days not too long ago when you could turn on your regional sports network and know that the game you are trying to watch will be on without any blackouts or subscription sign-ins? It appears that these days are behind us, as we continue to see more leagues take advantage

More Than A Green Jacket
By Thomas Calhoun A tradition unlike any other. Five words that mean nothing to some, but more than anything to others. Famously coined by the great Jim Nantz, this catchphrase carries its weight in gold. The Masters tournament at Augusta National Golf Club is the first of the four major tournaments in the golf season,

The State of Disc Golf
There has been an explosion in disc golf‘s popularity over the last two years, and the sport’s rapid growth has been notable across the globe. New players, leagues, and courses have popped up rapidly, and there has been explosive growth in nearly every sector of participation: casual, competitive, junior, age-sanctioned, and women. The sport’s popularity

5 of the Best NIL Deals throughout March Madness
By Andrew Stallings
March Madness is not over yet! Let’s take a step back from the competition on the hardwood and focus on some of the more recognizable NIL partnerships that have unfolded throughout the last month or so, and what makes them so special.