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The issue of mental health and wellness among athletes of all levels is going to become an increasingly popular topic in the years to come. Once taboo, athletes like Michael Phelps and Kevin Love are part of a growing group that have shown others it is OK to discuss, understand and deal with the mental …
Sometimes the best way to cut through the clutter is to be the trailblazer. No matter how small, being the “first” or “only” always gives you the leg up in the conversation, and in many ways helps be a thought started for others, especially as you integrate your “firsts” into a conversation. Mediocrity sucks. We …
“We are all in the storytelling business – whether we are creating a compelling story or pitching it… we all have platforms now, the athletes have platforms, and that first person perspective is very powerful.” –NBA Executive Vice President of Communications Mike Bass So it was on Wednesday at the Crowne Plaza Times Square, with …
The following originally appeared on Portada… There may be no more political sport than the global game of football, and there may be no more politicized sport in the United States than American football (@NFL). Last week, the global game reminded us that if it is to keep growing here, having the buy-in of the …
Last week an article appeared that the University of Akron was dropping almost 80 degree programs and would be adding “esports” to the curriculum as both a competitive endeavor and as a general student activity. That announcement was followed by the grand finale of the first NBA 2K season, and sadly, with the tragedy …
The following originally appeared on Portada) He is an Olympic wrestling champion, the only Latino athlete to take home gold for the United States in the Beijing Olympics in any sport. The son of undocumented immigrants who worked hard to give him a better life, Henry Cejudo’s (@HenryCejudo) narrative got all that much better last Saturday …
There it was on the side of a phone kiosk in midtown Manhattan this week, a large picture of Olympic swimming star Michael Phelps. Another ad for Speedo or Subway or Under Armour, as we are starting to head into a Summer Olympics cycle again. Nope. It was for a medical services company named Talkspace, …
There has been so much talk and interest around the new “hot” elements of sports business; from the rise of esports to niche streaming services to sports gambling it is always good to take a look back and see what was “hot” for many became what was “not” over time, as a rush to one …
Our recent trip to Alaska was an eye opener for many reasons, not the least of which was the wonder and vastness that America still has to offer people from the lower 48. It is also still a place of great entrepreneurial spirit and probably opportunity for the hardy who can deal with the challenges …
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 …