Youth sports are now pay to play
Yet without paying extra, it seems players get neglected and have a lesser chance of playing in higher levels of competition.
Tag: Sports
Seahawks shock the NFL by clinching the number one seed.
Controversial moves in the off season have seemed to pay off
Wemby is redefining basketball
The San Antonio Spurs star is a 7’5” big man who has the handles of a guard, the shooting of a forward, and elite rim protection at 21 years old
Baller League UK: Where soccer legends meet influencers in a not so average league
Baller League UK have been an internet sensation after integrating many interesting twists into the six-aside indoor soccer league
Marc-Andre Fleury’s enduring legacy
Fleury cements his place alongside the greats.
Antony rediscovers his confidence after going on loan to Real Betis
Antony’s stunning performances have made him a fan favorite upon his arrival after many underwhelming seasons at Manchester United.
Multiple Canadian Hockey players sexually assaulted a woman and the league paid her not to talk
In the aftermath, significant sponsors have withdrawn their support.
High school students invest time and effort into athletics but persistently overestimate their chances of going pro
Half a million American high school students play basketball each year. A little over 50 will make it to the NBA.
The dark side of figure skating: Team Tutberidze and doping
The push towards high-difficulty quadruple jumps may be involved in use of banned substances.
New Car designs in this year’s Formula One has lead to unexpected and exciting upsets on the track
After new rules and revised regulations, the current Formula One season is anticipated to be much more entertaining. Cars will be able to follow each other much closer than before.
Enes Kanter Freedom criticizes China for Uyghur concentration camps. China blacks out Boston Celtics in response
Freedom calls the sportswear brand, Nike, and the player, Lebron James a hypocrite for not speaking about the issue.
If you are an athlete without superstitions, you are putting yourself at a disadvantage
Pre-game rituals and superstitions are doing more than bringing athletes good luck.
Recent public statements from Carey Price and Naomi Osaka are more open to share mental health illness. That’s a good thing.
35 percent of athletes suffer from a mental health disorder. Carey Price and Naomi Osaka are a part of that 35 percent both suffering from some sort of anxiety and more.
Lakers Coach Ty Yanko is assisting Burnaby players in achieving their goals in lacrosse
“I have this motivation to help the next generation of Burnaby players,” Yanko says.
The price Tokyo would pay if the Olympics are cancelled
There are costs to the nation, costs to the people and costs to the athletes.
Will the new XFL finally find success?
After their failed debut in 2001, the league is back with changes.
Saudi Arabia is using huge sporting events to burnish its image. Critics call it “Sportswashing”
Some athletes and organizations are pocketing big fees. Others are quietly staying away.
The hotly anticipated rematch between Andy Ruiz vs Anthony Joshua was a spectacle
Here is everything you need to know about the past, present and potential future between the two fighters.
Extracurricular advantage: How students in non-school activities get ahead
Extracurricular activities have proven to help people prepare for their future.
The NCAA is allowing athletes to make money from their name, likeness and image
Now that this rule is effective, how will it alter college sports?
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