Basketball icon talks about the growth of the sport and ongoing contributions to the community
Alonzo Mourning Reflects on the NBA’s Evolution Since His Retirement Since Alonzo Mourning’s retirement in 2009, the landscape of the National Basketball Association has transformed significantly. Mourning started his professional journey in 1992, a time when Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls dominated the league. By the time he stepped away, players in his position […]
Manhattan residents are heading to New Jersey to try out this popular sport
For Jay Sawhney, a dedicated racquet sports enthusiast residing on the Upper West Side of New York, his passion for racquet sports led him to explore options in New Jersey. “I live in the city, but Cresskill is just a quick drive away,” he shared. “Honestly, the experience makes the traffic worthwhile.” What kind of […]
Chess Boxing Becoming More Popular as a Legitimate Sport
It appears that “chessboxing” is not merely a concept, but rather an emerging sport gaining popularity in the United States. In chessboxing, players alternate between a three-minute round of boxing and a chess match. After boxing gloves come off, they transition to the chessboard for a period, before returning to the ring for more sparring. […]
The World Cup adopts flexible ticket pricing like rock stars — but it will harm the global sport.
Dynamic Pricing for World Cup Tickets FIFA, the international governing body for football, has revealed that tickets for the upcoming World Cup in 2026—co-hosted by Mexico and Canada—will use dynamic pricing. This approach means that ticket prices can change based on demand. For example, a premium seat for the final on July 19 at MetLife […]
Brad Pitt’s F1 film is bringing in funding for the sport
Formula 1 Anticipates Success with Upcoming Film Formula 1 is looking forward to the release of F1: Movie, hoping it resonates with a new generation of fans. The sport’s ownership group and the ten participating teams have already begun to notice positive impacts from the film’s growing popularity. Liberty Media, which owns F1, released its […]
This HBCU conference continues to aim for women’s flag football to become a varsity sport.
Durham, North Carolina – Established in 1912, the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) holds the distinction of being the oldest athletics conference among Black colleges and universities. Recently, the CIAA gathered its teams at a hotel in the North Carolina Research Triangle for Media Day, which was an occasion to preview the upcoming football season […]
Established Media Criticizes Efforts to Undermine America’s Favorite Sport
The two established journalists may have created a sport that seems even less engaging and less lucrative than women’s professional basketball: it’s women’s professional baseball. Kaitlyn Tiffany and Ellen Cushing, writers for Atlantic, recently participated in an “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) session on Reddit, a platform for discussing Major League Baseball (MLB). During this, one […]
Mark Penn discusses the rise of Sport Beach as the leading destination at Cannes Lions.
Cannes Lions and the Buzz of Sports Beach This year, the hottest gathering at the Cannes Lions took place at Sports Beach, hosted by Stagwell. For the third consecutive year, a mix of sports, fan engagement, and marketing activities made their way back to the Cannes International Creativity Festival, marking Stagwell’s debut as the “official […]
Annika Sorenstam discusses Paige Spiranac and other golf influencers who are promoting the sport.
Influencers Taking Golf by the Storm The LPGA Tour features a lineup of remarkable athletes, including Nelly Korda, Rose Zhang, Lydia Ko, and Jeeno Thitikul. Yet, many casual golf fans might not recognize those names. Instead, they might connect more with personalities like Paige Spiranac, Grace Charis, and Tisha Allin, who have made a name […]
Chase Johnson, the sole Black competitor in the US Open, aims to develop the sport through APGA.
Chase Johnson: A Rising Star at the US Open Oakmont, Pa. — If you’re on the lookout for an under-the-radar player at this week’s US Open, Chase Johnson might be a solid choice. Competing on the Advocates Professional Golf Association (APGA) Tour, which is dedicated to providing opportunities for minority golfers, Johnson managed to enter […]