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The Hidden Layer of Sport
From the outside, this layer of sport is almost invisible. But from within, one thing becomes clear very quickly: match manipulation is not rare. It exists in plain sight, but few notice it.
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A New Identity for the Chicago Sky
Just hours into the first day of free agency, it was announced that Angel Reese was traded from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream in exchange for the Dream’s 2027 and 2028 first-round picks (WNBA, 2026). Reese had expressed frustrations with the Sky franchise in an interview with the […]
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Sport Has To Be Fun
Most, if not all, sports are still games at their core. That matters. Before trophies, scholarships, contracts, or status, sport should be fun first, especially for the players. It should not matter whether you are in the World Cup final or in a pickup game at the neighborhood court. We […]
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How Wearable Fitness Trackers Are Changing Athlete Performance and Recovery
Wearable fitness trackers have become a staple in everyday wear, but more noticeably in professional sports, promising real-time insights into performance, recovery, and injury risk. Before the development of wearable trackers, coaches had to monitor athletes on the field to make conclusions about their performance and overall well-being. Today, some […]
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The Overlooked Dimension of Performance in Women’s Sport: The Menstrual Cycle
Sometimes one’s period shows up right before a match or during a training session with full main character energy and suddenly everything feels just a little more overwhelming than it should. And this often times reflects a shared reality for many female athletes, not just an isolated experience. Research shows […]
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How Does Leadership and Organizational Culture Shape Success, Performance, and the Long-Term Wellbeing of Athletes?
Across every level of sport, from recreational sports to professional organizations, leadership and organizational culture dictate how teams operate, athletes are treated and perform, and how organizations respond to success, pressure, and adversity. For decades, many organizations, leaders, coaches, support staff, athletes, and fans have celebrated performance while overlooking the […]
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Embracing the Journey of Self-Development in Sports
In the fast paced and competitive realm of sports, the focus is often on developing athletes, strategies,and teams to achieve peak performance. However, an area that demands equal attention, yet isfrequently overlooked, is the self-development of individuals within this dynamic environment. Theconcept of developing self transcends the mere acquisition of […]
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Investing in the Growth of Coaches and Staff: The Key to Sustained Organizational Success
In the dynamic world of sports, the development of coaches and staff is as crucial as the training ofathletes. It is an investment that not only enhances the capabilities and effectiveness of the team butalso contributes to the sustained success of the organization. What are the strategies and benefits of […]
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Identifying Opportunities for Collaboration and Teamwork in Sports Coaching
Collaboration and teamwork are indispensable in the world of sports coaching. An organization wheremembers function harmoniously as a team can effectively leverage individual strengths, mitigateweaknesses, and achieve collective success. As John C. Maxwell famously said, “Teamwork makes thedream work” (2002). This quote underscores the power of collaboration and the integral […]
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The Prevalence of Eating Disorders in Young Athletes
Disordered eating is defined as potentially harmful and disruptive eating behaviours. This can include behaviors such as abnormal dieting, increased attention to food intake, and weight watching. Disordered eating can sometimes, not always, develop into Eating Disorders (ED) (Mancine et al., 2020). This is a subgroup of diagnosable psychiatric disorders […]
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The WNBA at a Crossroads: What the Labor Talks Reveal About Women’s Sports
The WNBA is facing a critical moment. Negotiations over the league’s collective bargaining agreement (CBA) remain stalled, with players pushing for fair pay, better benefits, and improved working conditions. Sophie Cunningham recently called the league the “laughing stock of sports,” reflecting the frustration of players pushing for equity in a […]
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Synergizing Leadership Styles for a More Effective Coaching Team
Diverse leadership styles can create a dynamic, efficient coaching team when adequately managed.Research shows that a one-size-fits-all approach to leadership is insufficient; the best leaders adapt their styles to their teams’ needs (Northouse, 2018). However, it is also essential that the coaching team’s leadership styles align cohesively to benefit the […]
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Gronk’s Legacy
Nine seasons, three Super Bowls, three rings. Rob Gronkowski was an exhilarating player and a lively character on the field, bringing pride to all Patriots fans. He wants to show how once a Patriot, always a Patriot. Gronk signed a one-day contract with the Patriots on November 12, 2025. He […]
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Inside Ferrari’s 2025 Struggles: Lessons on Leadership, Accountability, and Trust in Formula 1
The Scuderia Ferrari Formula 1 team carries one of the richest histories in motorsport. With legendary drivers such as Nikki Lauda, Michael Schumacher, Sebastian Vettel, and now in 2025, Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc. Ferrari has been defined by iconic drivers and championship-winning moments. Yet, in recent years, this legacy […]
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College Sports: Bringing Community Together
Crowds. Tailgates. Never-ending amounts of people waiting behind stadium doors. Ready for a day of chants, screams, scoffs, grunts, and tears (sadness or joy). College sports contain everlasting emotions, generational pride, a drive to win, and a hunger not to lose. These sports never fail to unleash the competitive spirit […]
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The Reality of Youth Burnout
It’s no secret that youth are specializing in sports at younger and younger ages. Parents have a dream —a defined future, if you will —that has their son or daughter playing collegiate or professional sports. Although there is nothing inherently wrong with dreams, there is something amiss with ignoring the […]
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Papaya Rules: A tale of Friendship, Rivalry, and Mclaren Team Orders
McLaren’s Lando Norris now leads the Formula 1 World Drivers Championship by one point, following a dominant run at the Mexican Grand Prix. McLaren has dominated much of the season, winning 13 races and clinching the Constructors’ Championship in Singapore. With only four races remaining, McLaren drivers Lando Norris and […]
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Barcelona’s Resurgence: A Coaching Case Study in Team Success
FC Barcelona’s 2024/2025 season, the first under Hansi Flick’s coaching, is undoubtedly a symbol for the impact great coaching can have on a struggling team. The beginning of the 2024/2025 season was marked with great uncertainty from a once-dominant team. Specifically, several players who were expected to leave at the […]
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Leadership Mindset
Let’s talk leadership. When you think of the leaders in your life, who comes to mind? What attributes do they have? Do you count on them? Will you take their advice? Can you trust them with your success? Why do you want them to lead you? Every sports team is […]
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The Dynamic Relationship of Sports and Politics
Historically, politics and sports have had a reciprocal impact on one another. Whether sports are used to comment on or raise awareness of a political issue, or a political issue is influencing the way sports are viewed, it is essential to understand the dynamic relationship between the two. On Tuesday, […]
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When the Caution Isn’t Enough: Rethinking Safety and Mental Health in Motorsport
The Honda Indy Toronto is an 11-turn, 1.786-mile street circuit in Toronto, boasting incredible racing action. In 2024, the Honda Indy race raised questions surrounding safety protocols and the steps taken following an incident to prevent injury. With 13 laps to the checkered flag, Pato O’Ward, driving the Number 5 […]
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Women’s Basketball: A New Era
We all know the big names in basketball: LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Steph Curry, Kobe Bryant, and Shaquille O’Neal. When you think of basketball, you think of these legends that shaped the history and culture of this great sport. As you may or may not have noticed, there are no […]
