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On a sultry summer evening in June, Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson and fellow UFC star Chris Weidman are facing off on the roof of IMG Models across from Madison Square Park. “Never hit with a fist in a street fight,” Thompson says. “You’ll bust up your hand and cut your assailant’s face. You do not want …
The following was compiled by Syracuse student Sam Birdsall, and is part of our Columbia University Sports Podcast (CUSP Show) series. You can hear over 100 episodes here as well. It’s amazing the things you learn when you ask some questions. While many in the sports business and academic fields know Scott Rosner, how many …
Friday night I was taking a few minutes channel surfing when I came upon James Brooks’ award winning iconic film “Terms of Endearment.” The story of a dysfunctional but very human family has a laundry list of stars then and soon to be, and remains a classic. However one thing struck me in the few …
Saving lives through awareness and prevention one test at a time has been the dogged push for over twenty years for veteran MLB personality Ed Randall. A prostate cancer survivor, his “Fans 4 The Cure” Foundation has worked independently from an official designation for Major League Baseball for years raising funds and awareness for prostate …
A few weeks ago at the Sports PR Summit in New York we heard firsthand the brand reinvention of Michael Vick. From All Pro to prison to ow coach and commentator, Vick took is through his story point by point, with the honest and straightforward reality that makes him if not the best, then one …
With most championship titles in North America comes the talk of how this one will help elevate the game to new heights or change the perspective of fans and bring more watching x sport than ever before. The LA Kings titles, and the way they have run their business, has put hockey more front and …
The following summary of a recent CUSP Show podcast was compiled by Syracuse student Sam Birsdall, who is helping us this summer. In today’s day and age, the use of social media is key to any business or individual who wants to spread their messages to their audiences. One fast growing company founded …
In a world that is increasing social media, text first, the value of showing up for things, and actually meeting someone is still and should always be, priority one. Case in point from this past weekend at the Penn Mutual Collegiate Rugby Championships outside Philadelphia, an event I have worked on and seen grow for …
“I’d like to think I’m going to be the best version of myself on the last day of my life. I will never stop being busy.” That quote from comedian Martin Short, as part of a great piece with friend and fellow funnyman Steve Martin on CBS Sunday this past weekend was a great way …
Anyone who is around sports or entertainment knows at least a little about the star power of the Golden State Warriors. Whether Steve Kerr’s team wins the NBA title again this year or not, the household names not just on the court but in the front office, have transcended every area of popular culture, entrepreneurship, …