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In the grand scheme of things, that isn't even that much money. But on the other hand, you can't expect governments to fully subsidise private leagues.
December 3, 2025 at 5:37 PM
In the grand scheme of things, that isn't even that much money. But on the other hand, you can't expect governments to fully subsidise private leagues.
I wonder what environmental agencies will do to combat this, and if their actions would be prompted in part by lobbying from tourist agencies.
December 3, 2025 at 5:35 PM
I wonder what environmental agencies will do to combat this, and if their actions would be prompted in part by lobbying from tourist agencies.
In lieu of growing concerns over the negative effects of sporting mega events (such as the Olympics) Los Angeles has made detailed plans in order to ensure that LA 2028 will be the "most sustainable Games ever." This demonstrates society's growing concern over environmental issues related to sport.
How LA 2028 Plans To Create The Most Sustainable Olympics Yet
Braced by a promise to build no new venues, the City of Angels has built a sustainability plan that it hopes will help it top the podium as the greenest Olympics ever.
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December 3, 2025 at 5:34 PM
In lieu of growing concerns over the negative effects of sporting mega events (such as the Olympics) Los Angeles has made detailed plans in order to ensure that LA 2028 will be the "most sustainable Games ever." This demonstrates society's growing concern over environmental issues related to sport.
In addition to attending UFC 309, 314, and 316, President Trump has also declared intentions to host a UFC bout on the White House lawn in 2026 - coincidentally, scheduled for his 80th birthday.
November 26, 2025 at 12:56 AM
In addition to attending UFC 309, 314, and 316, President Trump has also declared intentions to host a UFC bout on the White House lawn in 2026 - coincidentally, scheduled for his 80th birthday.
An example of a politician using sport as a way to popularize himself within his base of support is (convicted felon) Donald Trump, the 45th and 47th President of the United States. Since his election victory in 2024, Trump has made special appearances at several UFC events. youtu.be/eUph2FI9eTU?...
President Donald J. Trump Makes Appearance at UFC 314, April 12, 2025
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November 26, 2025 at 12:51 AM
An example of a politician using sport as a way to popularize himself within his base of support is (convicted felon) Donald Trump, the 45th and 47th President of the United States. Since his election victory in 2024, Trump has made special appearances at several UFC events. youtu.be/eUph2FI9eTU?...
I definitely agree. Sport broadcasting companies should make a larger effort to showcase women's sports, and I think these companies would be quite surprised with how well ratings would hold up. For instance, women's MMA has proved itself to be incredibly popular within North American sports media.
November 21, 2025 at 7:05 PM
I definitely agree. Sport broadcasting companies should make a larger effort to showcase women's sports, and I think these companies would be quite surprised with how well ratings would hold up. For instance, women's MMA has proved itself to be incredibly popular within North American sports media.
In this way, social media can become a tool in which athletes have the ability to control how messages are delivered and perceived.
November 21, 2025 at 1:26 AM
In this way, social media can become a tool in which athletes have the ability to control how messages are delivered and perceived.
Former NBA basketball player Jeremy Lin is well known for using social media (mainly Facebook) as a tool for voicing his advocacy against Anti-Asian sentiments. In a post from 2021, Lin describes racism he experienced while playing basketball, and links his experience to broader societal issues.
After he was called slur on the court, Jeremy Lin highlights surge in anti-Asian hate
"Being a 9 year NBA veteran doesn't protect me from being called 'coronavirus' on the court."
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November 21, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Former NBA basketball player Jeremy Lin is well known for using social media (mainly Facebook) as a tool for voicing his advocacy against Anti-Asian sentiments. In a post from 2021, Lin describes racism he experienced while playing basketball, and links his experience to broader societal issues.
2004's "Malice at the Palace" saw a quasi-criminal conflict between on-the-court players escalate and spill out into the stands. Five fans were charged with assault and given lifetime bans from the NBA, and nine players (most notably Ron Artest and Stephen Jackson) were suspended from play.
How the Malice at the Palace Changed the NBA
The Malice at the Palace altered the course of the NBA on several levels.
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November 6, 2025 at 7:28 PM
2004's "Malice at the Palace" saw a quasi-criminal conflict between on-the-court players escalate and spill out into the stands. Five fans were charged with assault and given lifetime bans from the NBA, and nine players (most notably Ron Artest and Stephen Jackson) were suspended from play.
All things considered, it seems crazy to me that he wasn't punished more severely. Causing a seizure on your opponent is next level stuff, and Thatcher's lucky to have not been hit with a lawsuit. I wonder how outcomes would differ if this type of thing happened in North American soccer.
November 6, 2025 at 4:47 PM
All things considered, it seems crazy to me that he wasn't punished more severely. Causing a seizure on your opponent is next level stuff, and Thatcher's lucky to have not been hit with a lawsuit. I wonder how outcomes would differ if this type of thing happened in North American soccer.
Pretty sure it was game worn, too.
November 6, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Pretty sure it was game worn, too.
This is similar to how Luka Doncic was perceived during his time with the Dallas Mavericks. Despite his incredible skill and talent, he was eventually traded in part due to organizational beliefs that he was not athletic/in shape enough to contribute to winning basketball.
October 30, 2025 at 8:32 PM
This is similar to how Luka Doncic was perceived during his time with the Dallas Mavericks. Despite his incredible skill and talent, he was eventually traded in part due to organizational beliefs that he was not athletic/in shape enough to contribute to winning basketball.
Emerging NBA superstar Victor Wembanyama has captivated fans for his incredibly skilled playstyle, matched with his unique (and advantageous) body metrics. Victor is a positive outlier (therefore deviant) through the fact that no other player in basketball can match his unique physical profile.
How Wembanyama’s unique body metrics redefine basketball advantage
Wemby’s height already gives him a big advantage in basketball, but there’s more to it than that.
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October 29, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Emerging NBA superstar Victor Wembanyama has captivated fans for his incredibly skilled playstyle, matched with his unique (and advantageous) body metrics. Victor is a positive outlier (therefore deviant) through the fact that no other player in basketball can match his unique physical profile.
This sucks, especially since Tua hasn't even been in the NFL for very long. I have no clue what needs to be done in order to protect players more in football, but there definitely should be extra measures in place. I wonder how changes to the helmet's structure would affect the sport's public image.
October 29, 2025 at 1:29 AM
This sucks, especially since Tua hasn't even been in the NFL for very long. I have no clue what needs to be done in order to protect players more in football, but there definitely should be extra measures in place. I wonder how changes to the helmet's structure would affect the sport's public image.
From Bo's perspective, missing out on a World Series when baseball has consumed his entire life would be devastating. Understanding this, his overall rationale becomes clear. If he is healthy enough to play baseball, that is what he'll do.
October 28, 2025 at 10:25 PM
From Bo's perspective, missing out on a World Series when baseball has consumed his entire life would be devastating. Understanding this, his overall rationale becomes clear. If he is healthy enough to play baseball, that is what he'll do.
Wow! Before this, I had no clue that the Little League World Series could even include girls. Good for her!
October 16, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Wow! Before this, I had no clue that the Little League World Series could even include girls. Good for her!
Last June, powerlifter Tamara Walcott set an all-time record for women's deadlift. Lifting an astounding 636 lbs, She is challenging the norm that women should participate in "feminine" sports and avoid being portrayed as anything else. barbend.com/powerlifter-...
Powerlifter Tamara Walcott Deadlifts All-Time Women's Raw World Record of 288.5 Kilograms (636 Pounds) | BarBend
Tamara Walcott broke the all-time raw women's deadlift world record by 1.5 kilograms at the 2021 WRPF The Showdown in Kansas City, MO.
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October 14, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Last June, powerlifter Tamara Walcott set an all-time record for women's deadlift. Lifting an astounding 636 lbs, She is challenging the norm that women should participate in "feminine" sports and avoid being portrayed as anything else. barbend.com/powerlifter-...
It shocks me how people can be blatantly racist to someone, 100% aware of what they are saying and the impact that it has on the person they are targeting. Blatant, ignorant hatred should have no place in society, and it puzzles me why some condone it.
October 10, 2025 at 5:29 AM
It shocks me how people can be blatantly racist to someone, 100% aware of what they are saying and the impact that it has on the person they are targeting. Blatant, ignorant hatred should have no place in society, and it puzzles me why some condone it.
Freddie Sasakamoose was the first Cree and treaty-status Indigenous player to play in the NHL. A residential school survivor, he played 11 games with the Chicago Blackhawks before returning home. He was a community leader and hockey icon within his community. share.google/caoTU0oB5MXd...
Frederick George Sasakamoose, Plains Cree (nêhiyawak)
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October 9, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Freddie Sasakamoose was the first Cree and treaty-status Indigenous player to play in the NHL. A residential school survivor, he played 11 games with the Chicago Blackhawks before returning home. He was a community leader and hockey icon within his community. share.google/caoTU0oB5MXd...
For instance, working as a facility manager would lead me to pursue personal sport/recreation outside of my work setting. If I were to work as a program coordinator, I would directly interact with sport/rec programming while working, and how I use my non-work time may change.
October 3, 2025 at 9:58 PM
For instance, working as a facility manager would lead me to pursue personal sport/recreation outside of my work setting. If I were to work as a program coordinator, I would directly interact with sport/rec programming while working, and how I use my non-work time may change.
I'm not really sure what I'll end up doing for a career after my degree. Different career ideas that I've recently considered could impact the way I interact with sport/rec in different ways.
October 3, 2025 at 9:52 PM
I'm not really sure what I'll end up doing for a career after my degree. Different career ideas that I've recently considered could impact the way I interact with sport/rec in different ways.
Lifesaving Society Saskatchewan's "Swim for Life" programming works to educate kids and youth on water safety and swimming skills. This occurs as part of the Society's overall mission to "prevent drowning and water-related injury." www.lifesavingsociety.sk.ca/programs/swi...
September 29, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Lifesaving Society Saskatchewan's "Swim for Life" programming works to educate kids and youth on water safety and swimming skills. This occurs as part of the Society's overall mission to "prevent drowning and water-related injury." www.lifesavingsociety.sk.ca/programs/swi...
Since the league's inception in 1997, the WNBA has never actually made a profit from a season, relying on the NBA to subsidise it's millions of dollars in losses every year. In fact, WNBA players actually recieve a much higher percentage of their league's revenue than NBA players.
September 18, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Since the league's inception in 1997, the WNBA has never actually made a profit from a season, relying on the NBA to subsidise it's millions of dollars in losses every year. In fact, WNBA players actually recieve a much higher percentage of their league's revenue than NBA players.
This article discusses hockey's high participation costs and how that creates economic barriers of entry for immigrants/new Canadians. #conflicttheory #criticalrace www.sportanddev.org/latest/news/...
For ice hockey in Canada, reducing barriers to entry and increasing the visibility of refugees is integral
One of the most popular sports in Canada, ice hockey is witnessing increased conversations about race and diversity. As these conversations grow, a lot more work needs to be done to make refugees feel...
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September 17, 2025 at 2:55 AM
This article discusses hockey's high participation costs and how that creates economic barriers of entry for immigrants/new Canadians. #conflicttheory #criticalrace www.sportanddev.org/latest/news/...