Even though football fans travel to North America to watch their favorite team compete in the FIFA World Cup, those that find themselves in the United States of America indulge in the cultural oddities. Many are purchasing items that are banned overseas, such as melatonin, whitening strips, and EOS Lotions. Europeans, especially, are shocked by […]
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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: Liana Rhodes When I was younger, swimming was simply something I did after school. I never spent much time thinking about how unusual that opportunity was. It was only as I got older, and spoke to more girls from different backgrounds, that I realized many had never been given the same chance. When discussions
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Even though the beginning of summer marks a period of rest and relaxation for many, the sports world remains just as hectic. Here are the biggest sports news updates for the current day: NBA Finals After the San Antonio Spurs won their 7-game series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, they progressed to the Finals where
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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
While the NHL playoffs are coming to a close, the draft, which takes place from June 26th to 27th, draws closer. Teams draft based on value, meaning the elite players tend to leave in the first round; however, how much of a correlation does draft position have with future NHL pay? To assess this, the
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While the NHL playoffs are in full swing, the draft, which takes place from June 26th to 27th, draws closer. Teams draft based on value, meaning the elite players tend to leave in the first round; however, how much of a correlation does draft position have with future NHL pay? To assess this, the 2019
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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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With the introduction of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) in college sports, athletes have had the opportunity to make a profit. Gaining revenue from different commercial and community activities, some athletes make millions of dollars per year from brand deals, merchandise sales, public appearances, and more. One would assume that the most popular collegiate athletes
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