In recent years, people have started paying more attention to the wage disparity between males and females in the workplace. This has been a topic of concern for many years, but it’s becoming an even more crucial issue as society continues to change. Recently, people...
Thanks to social networks like Facebook and Twitter, sports is being watched, discussed, scrutinized, and studied 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year. A perfect example of this is the Thanksgiving holiday. While the NFL has televised a couple of...
It is hard to believe, but Title IX was passed by Congress and then signed into law on June 23, 1972, 46 years ago, by President Richard Nixon. It was part of the Education Amendments of 1972 and stipulated that any federally-funded educational activity or...
For the longest time, sports in America were largely seen as a discipline reserved almost exclusively for men. While women could find prominence in the Olympics and particularly in more culturally “feminized” competitions like gymnastics, men...
Student-athletes may primarily be known for their athletic prowess and contributing to successful sports programs at signature schools. However, not nearly as much attention is paid to whether or not they are able to graduate with degrees once their tenure at...
John Isner’s career in tennis has been an incredibly varied and celebratory one. Coming of the heels of one of his best years yet, it feels like a better moment than ever to reflect on the promising career Isner has been grateful to have. It wasn’t...
Will Smith’s movie “Concussion” made the public more aware of the dangers of concussions, which could lead to the development of chronic traumatic encephalopathy. People commonly associate traumatic brain injuries with boxing or football. However,...
Making the cut for an NFL team is a very difficult task. Football is one of the most physical and mentally challenging sports there is. Not many can handle the grind of a regular season, and there are plenty of others who do not possess the stamina and skill to...
Gymnastics in the United States has had a rough few years. In an industry that has created a culture of ignoring the sexual abuse of their athletes, it’s high time for a change. However, are its leaders equipped to create such a change? A Turning Point...
Women’s cricket is finally coming into its own. That’s not only great for the women who play the sport today. It bodes well for the future of the sport around the world. Tristan Lavalette has provided insightful analysis of the momentum the...
