A long trip home to do what is right
Mobolaji Akiode was an standout player for the Fordham University women’s basketball team from 1999-2003. After her playing days for the Rams were over, Akiode played for the Nigerian National…
Category Archives: Social Responsibility
E60: Amputee Soccer and the healing of a nation
“E:60” is ESPN’s first prime-time newsmagazine featuring profiles, investigations and cutting-edge stories on emerging and established sports. The featured reporters are Jeremy Schaap, Lisa Salters, Tom Farrey, Rachel Nichols and…
Going long for Haiti
We have not forgotten about Haiti and neither has Indianapolis wide receiver Pierre Garçon. We were not able to connect with Pierre for our update on Haiti relief efforts but…
Let them play! Let them play!
All across the country there have been stories of sports programs in local communities and at junior/senior high schools being cut because of rampant budget shortfalls. It is startling in…
"Sport Solidarity for Haiti" Update
Our friends at Peace and Sport just published an excellent outline of its and its partners efforts in Haiti (“Sport Solidarity for Haiti” Update). “On 8 March, we launched a…
People, donations big and small – it's all about impact
Ndamukong Suh is 6’4″, and weighs more than 300 pounds. Drafted last night with the 2nd overall pick in the 2010 NFL draft, he was one of the most decorated…
Expert-based partnership
The OLANGO CHALLENGE, a fund raising event for the benefit of the children of Olango. The event also highlights the importance of having a clean marine environment, raises awareness on…
The NFL's best investment – the health of the players
Tonight is the beginning of one of the National Football League’s (NFL) signature events, The Draft. That’s right, having names called, young men walk up, and talking heads spew information…
Athletes Go Green
Not the Boston Celtics, Michigan State Spartans, nor the New York Jets (though all 3 are invited to participate!) We are talking about Earth Day and all athletes and fans…
Growing a beard? Sounds good to me!
The National Hockey League (NHL) playoffs began last week and in addition to goals, hard hits, the occasional high-sticking, we are guaranteed to see…facial hair. What? Beard-a-thon ® is the…
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