Brandon Dwyer, who only had 6 points throughout the duration of his collegiate basketball career, has a following of 1.4 million on TikTok and 532,000 on Instagram. Historically, athletes have needed traditional media such as TV or magazines, or major brand deals with household names such as Gatorade or Nike to build a brand. With […]
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The reigning Superbowl champions were sold just yesterday. The Kholsa Family, who also have shares within the San Francisco 49ers franchise, have agreed to purchase the Seattle Seahawks for $9.612 billion. Even though there has been a sale agreement between the two parties, the transaction will have to be approved by NFL owners. In 1997,
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By: Liana Rhodes Every few years, the world watches another country spend billions of pounds hosting a sporting event. Stadiums are built, transport systems are upgraded and opening ceremonies become global spectacles. Governments often describe these events as investments that will generate tourism, create jobs and leave a lasting legacy. Yet the economic evidence tells
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By: Eleanor Parsinen Received a 5 on the AP Research Grading Scale Abstract: This study utilizes a quantitative, nonexperimental correlational design to investigate the relationship between roster polarization, defined as the combined salary cap percentage of a team’s top three highest-paid players, and both competitive performance (season win percentage) and fiscal outcomes (team revenue) from
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A process that has seemed never-ending, the Bears still have not found a home for their future stadium. Since 2021, the Bears have been searching for a new home in anticipation of the near departure from Soldier Field. The team initially placed a bid on the former Arlington International Racecourse, yet they have found no
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No matter what league, sports drafts introduce a young group of players that will eventually represent the next generations of play. In the eight different analyses of the 2019 and 2020 drafts among Major League Baseball (MLB), the National Football League (NFL), the National Basketball Association (NBA), and the National Hockey League (NHL), there were
Just a few days ago, the 2026 NFL Draft ended. Every player who was drafted will begin on their rookie contracts, which last 4 years for most draftees, with the exception of 1st round draft picks who sign a 5th year extension. When those cheap, inexpensive contracts expire, teams must decide whether or not their
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Just a few days ago, the 2026 NFL Draft ended. Every player who was drafted will begin on their rookie contracts, which last 4 years for most draftees, with the exception of 1st round draft picks who sign a 5th year extension. When those cheap, inexpensive contracts expire, teams must decide whether or not their
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Traditionally, men’s sports leagues tend to be run by men as well. In the NFL, 22.9% of Vice President roles are held by women, and in the MLB, 23.6% of Vice President roles or higher are held by women. There is no data that states the percentage of executive roles that are held by women
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In just one day, the first round of the NFL Draft will begin. Here are the positional needs and prospects for each team, in order of their current draft position (12:00 P.M. EST). 1) Las Vegas Raiders Primary Needs: QB, WR, OL Top Prospect: Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana (Anticipated 1st Round Selection) 2) New York
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