We just had a vote here in New York regarding the building of a new arena for the NHL’s New York Islanders. (Vote for a publicly-financed facility did not pass)….

Take one word that is not so fun, “debt”, another that is somewhat innocuous, “ceiling”, put them together and you have the most annoying phrase of 2011. (C’mon Congress, get…

He is known as one of the best receivers of all time, and one of the most polarizing players as well. Since college, Michael Irvin has garnered people’s attention for…

For good or bad, mostly good I would say, athletes are often looked at his heroes, as role models. They exploits on the field motivate thousands to try harder, to…

We came across an opinion piece that really captures the essence of the sport and development, from the value it has for individuals and communities, to suggestions to ensure that…

There are constant debates about the merits of locking people up, as well as programs or services to make available to those who are indeed incarcerated. Is it all about…

Many of us know about the tragic story of Wes Leonard, a student-athlete at Fennville High School outside of Detroit, who after hitting the game winning shot that ensured his…

The economics of sports at this point are undeniable. Many individuals, teams, leagues, organizations, companies make A LOT of money from the games we play. That type of wealth distribution…

We have written about the health of athletes, with a focus on the conditions of professional football players, and thankfully, the effort to prevent concussions and deal with the post-playing…

Should corporate social responsibility be required? Should corporations have to prove they are doing it and prove its effectiveness? Or should the corporation, much like an individual, decide on its…