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What is Rule 40 in the Olympics?

The impact of the Coronavirus and pandemic cancelled sports for a long time, including the 2020 Summer Olympics. With the rebrand to the 2021 Summer Olympics, the games will finally be played, and everyone will be able to watch some of the best athletes in the world compete against each other for a gold medal.

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Sports in Underserved Communities

As the world returns to normalcy following perhaps one of the most impactful events in recent history, we begin to see kids returning to sports and fans rushing back to stadiums. Sports are one of the most constructive outlets for any child growing up. It teaches valuable life lessons such as skill-building, teamwork, and humility.

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How Athletes Are Winning Off the Field

Athletes are influencers of societal and cultural issues and have a unique power to enact change. Whether it be a specific cause, current issue, or culture in general, the opportunity to create a transformation and “do good” and in turn “look good” is tremendous. The public regards their favorite athletes as role models and looks

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CBD in Sports: Health Benefits & Why Athletes Use Cannabidiol

The balance between health and performance will always be a challenge for athletes at every level of competition. Athletes are constantly under pressure from coaches, fans, and organizational members to be in peak condition at all times. Many athletes turn to performance-enhancing drugs as a way to live up to these expectations. However, the long-term health

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OPINION: Brand Values and Messaging Must Be Backed Up By Action

The concept of brand identity has long been at the forefront of modern marketing practice. The most successful brands in today’s market differentiate themselves from competitors by clearly identifying and holding to a set of established values. A company’s ability to maintain success and customer loyalty is often defined by how well it sticks to

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The New Way of Partnerships

Brands and companies have been partnering with athletes for as long as I can remember. A partnership is a way for the fans of these athletes to associate themselves with a product or a brand. This will hopefully generate more interaction with the brand’s website or even generate more sales. Typically, these partnership deals involve a

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In the Zone: How Your Mind Helps Your Body

The concept of mindfulness has taken on a mind of its own. The trendy buzzword is getting a lot of buzz in the fields of psychology and education and most recently, the world of sports. The practice of mindfulness might just be what you need to gain the extra edge you seek. The difference between

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The Importance of Asians in Sports

When people think of professional athletes, many marvel at the ideas of superstars such as Lebron James, Tom Brady, and Serena Williams. However, as with any industry representation matters. When the opportunity arises for an Asian athlete to gain widespread mainstream attention and social media virality, those athletes must set an example for the billions

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Esports Betting: Market Growth, Risks & Regulatory Challenges

Gambling in eSports has gotten out of control and could get even worse without proper regulations. There are two forms of eSports betting: cash betting on professional eSports games and skin betting. The first gambling companies to enter into eSports already had a foothold in the traditional sports industry. After noticing the exponential rise in

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