Sports

Members of the Matildas in their jersey.

The Matildas Are Putting Women’s Football On The Map

The Australian women’s football team, known as the Matildas, has brought lasting impacts for women’s sport in Australia following the 2023 Women’s World Cup.…

March 6, 2024

In an article about ping pong in China, two ping pong paddles are superimposed in front of the world, where they hit a ping pong ball back and forth.

How Ping Pong Connected China With the World

Danni Shuai, University of Southern California

Read about the cultural and social implications of table tennis, and how this nation has come to dominate the sport.…

March 27, 2023

Despite Its Flaws, ‘Winning Time’ Is an Overall Enjoyable Experience

Brett Hintz, University of Texas at Austin

The HBO series about the rise of the Lakers Dynasty is a fun and entertaining dramatization based on real-life events.…

May 7, 2022

Various American football helmets lined up on a shelf

Along With Everything Else Wrong With His Infamous Tweet, Adam Schefter Proves Racism Toward Black Athletes Is an Ongoing Issue

Brett Hintz, University of Texas at Austin

Certain sports journalists continue to create a racially charged atmosphere with their disrespectful remarks.…

April 29, 2022

in article about designated hitter rule, a baseball bat and a baseball in front of a clap board

Major League Baseball Finally Implements a Universal Designated Hitter

Brett Hintz, University of Texas at Austin

For some time now, fans have wanted MLB to execute a rule to bring back the excitement of America's favorite pastime.…

April 3, 2022

Baseball Cards Have an Incredibly Illustrious History

Brett Hintz, University of Texas at Austin

The collectibles associated with America's National Pastime has a rich past that originated with tobacco companies.…

March 12, 2022

in an article about football movies, a screenshot from Any Given Sunday

American Football Films You Should Watch

Daniel Reed

Get into the game by viewing some of these classics about the country's favorite sport.…

October 18, 2021

In an article about sports coverage, a photograph of a flat screen TV with ESPN+ on the screen.

Sports Coverage Is Shifting To Fit The Desires Of a New Generation

Zach Spangler, University of Michigan

With game highlights, hot takes and the latest news instantly delivered to our screens, today’s fans seek something far removed from the ESPN talk-shows of old … and for good reason.…

August 28, 2021

A stylized illustration depicts three of the four new Olympics sports: athletes surfing, skateboarding and rock climbing.

The Beautiful Games: The 2020 Olympics’ Four New Sports

Mason Cannon, Columbia University

Climbing, surfing, karate and skateboarding are linked by a common thread: an appeal to the inherent beauty and aesthetic nature of athleticism.…

August 7, 2021

in an article about sports betting, an empty couch with empty cups and an empty cup

Best Online Sports Betting Practices for Newbies

Daniel Reed

Don’t expect to get rich quick.…

March 26, 2021

Steph Curry dunking in an article about NBA All-Star Weekend

NBA All-Star Weekend in Atlanta Ends in a Wild Disaster

Kiera Baity, Kennesaw State University

Georgia residents were all over social media last week encouraging non-locals to stay away, but the long-anticipated basketball festival still resulted in a slew of crime and death.…

March 20, 2021

In an article about sports, a photo of a softball on a dirt field

20 Attainable-to-Ultimate Dream Jobs in Sports

Daniel Reed

Many are looking for the perfect job, the one where it is more like a hobby than a chore. Here is a great place to look — and here are the best of the best.…

March 10, 2021

illustration of sporting equipment in a bubble for an article about overlooked sports

Watch or Play These Overlooked Sports in Your Free Time

Joseph Gorzka III, University of Virginia

The athletic world has offerings for recreational and seasoned players alike that go far beyond football and soccer.…

February 23, 2021

A picture of an F1 racing car going around the track.

F1 Racing Has a Long Way To Go Before It’s Truly Inclusive for Women

Emily Jewett, University of San Diego

While Formula 1 racing has become more welcoming of female fans and female engineers, the sport still needs significant changes to become a genuinely friendly environment.…

October 26, 2020

College football. (Illustration by Eri Iguchi, Minneapolis College of Art and Design)

Because of COVID-19, College Football Looks a Little Different This Fall

Anna Wurm, Texas A&M University

As the coronavirus restrictions in the U.S. begin to lessen, universities are working to start this semester's sports seasons safely.…

October 21, 2020

Novak Djokovic Is the Tennis World’s Most Polarizing Star

Caleb Mullenneaux, St. Olaf College

A disqualification at the U.S. Open marks the end of a difficult summer for the men’s singles world No. 1.…

September 27, 2020

A coach stands on the football field observing her team.

School Sports’ Coaches Need To Acknowledge Eating Disorders

Tess McGrinder, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Some aspects of school sports lend themselves to disordered eating. It's time for these programs to reexamine how they care for the mental and physical health of their athletes.…

September 18, 2020

Professional sports teams strike against their leagues to protest ongoing racial injustice and police brutality in America

Pro Sports Teams Are Using Strikes To Protest Racial Injustice and Police Brutality

Chloe Hamer, Pitzer College

Athletes continue to promote social change, seen especially with the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks.…

September 7, 2020

An illustration of a football player in front of a backdrop of Apple laptops representing all sports teams

Stay Engaged in Sports, Even When You Can’t Compete in Person

Chloe Hamer, Pitzer College

Your season may have been canceled, but that doesn't need to stop you from making strides in both your physical and mental game.…

September 2, 2020

Image of baseball players via MLB instagram in article about sports and COVID-19

Why Are Sports Making a Comeback in the Middle of the Pandemic?

Abigail Adeleke, University of Miami

Leagues are bringing their teams back together even though the virus is still on the rise. Now, an increasing number of athletes are testing positive.…

August 13, 2020

Image by Lorie Shaull (Flicker) in article about women in sports

5 Times Women in Sports Absolutely Crushed It in 2020

Madelyn Haasken, Bemidji State University

Fights for equal pay and a historic, all-female broadcast are just a few of the notable things happening in women's sports this year.…

August 12, 2020

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5 Sports Documentaries To Watch While You Wait for Sports to Return

Madelyn Haasken, Bemidji State University

Whether you're into college football or you're interested in how nature versus nurture impacts athletic ability, there's something here for everyone.…

July 9, 2020