As Sports Media Cheers On Athlete Boycotts, Fans Will Walk Away
Humanity is entertained by competition of all kinds. The pandemic has shown sports fans will find a new way to cheer and chant and boo.
The NHL Reboot Is Sports’ Only Covid Success Story
The National Hockey League has found a way to make sports in the Covid time feel real.
President Trump Declares National Emergency Over Wuhan Virus
Trump declared a national emergency over the Wuhan virus Friday, invoking the Stafford Act to release additional resources to combat the outbreak.
NCAA Cancels March Madness Over Wuhan Virus
This cancelation marks the first time in history the NCAA basketball tournament has not taken place since its inception.
NHL, MLS Join NBA In Spring Season Suspension
The NHL and MLS both announced they would be following suit with the NBA’s Wednesday decision to suspend spring seasons over the Wuhan virus outbreak.
A Zamboni Driver’s Moment In The NHL Spotlight Inspires Ordinary People To Keep Dreaming
Stories of people like Dave Ayres, a 42-year-old Zamboni driver-turned-hockey legend, encourage us ordinary people that anyone can excel against all odds.
Hockey Legend Don Cherry Fired For Demanding That Canadian Immigrants Support Their Troops
Don Cherry has never been known for his ability to gracefully articulate himself. Part of his charm has always been his matter-of-fact, rough-around-the-edges delivery — until one comment got him fired.
A Girl’s Guide To The NHL All-Star Game This Saturday
At first, I didn’t understand why my husband spent so much time watching hockey. Then he told me something profound: sports are soap operas for men.
Why The Philadelphia Flyers’ Hideous New Mascot Perfectly Embodies Sports Fans
No, Gritty is not toxic masculinity incarnate. He is sports fandom incarnate. And that’s what makes him the perfect mascot.
Tragic Crash Involving Canadian Hockey Players Touches Bruins-Leafs Series Game
On a normal night the Bruins would’ve probably stolen this game away. But this wasn’t a normal night.
ESPN Tells Hosts To Get More Political, Then Replaces Black Conservative Who Got Political
ESPN asked their hosts to get more political. When Sage Steele, a black, conservative-leaning host, did just that, they replaced her.
Women Hockey Players Shouldn’t Earn What The Men Do Until Their Audiences Are Equal
The underlying reasons male and female athletes are paid differently are the same as the reasons female models are paid more than male models.