NHL takes the lead in supporting equality, on and off the ice
In light of the NHL’s highly publicized support of the “You Can Play” campaign, which includes statements by some of the League’s top players saying they support an open, homophobia-free…
Category Archives: Social Responsibility
Sports’ Role in “Connecting Girls, Inspiring Futures”
Thursday, March 8 is International Women’s Day. “Each year around the world, International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8. Thousands of events occur not just on this day…
BYUtv and Street Soccer USA – a convergence of entrepreneurship
We came across a wonderful story told at BYUtv regarding our friends at Street Soccer USA. In this short (8-minute) but very moving and inspiring piece, we learn about the individuals who…
I Have A Dream – The power of the statement and each individual word
Today we celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. And everyday we celebrate his work, his goals, his dreams. Most people are familiar with Dr. King’s hope for…
Sports’ big seat at the mentorship table
It seems that Charles Barkley is changing his tune when it comes to being a role model. (Shilling for Weight Watchers will do that). I think Charles’s point was always…
“Top 10 Responsible Sports Moments” for 2011
One of the things we love about doing this blog is the regular exposure we get to inspirational, exciting, and thought- and emotion-provoking acts by individuals, organizations, and companies. There…
Is this our brain on sports? Who is protecting our most valuable asset?
The New York Times recently published an excellent, and very disturbing, 3-part series on the life and death of Derek Boogaard, a National Hockey League (NHL) player. Boogaard, who was known as…
Twinned Peace Sport Schools Project Commences its 9th Year
One of the most commonly heard phrases at this time of year when it comes to New Year hopes and wishes is “peace on earth.” Sure, that would be great but understandably,…
HIV/AIDS is not a game but there can be winners
Today is World AIDS Day. First held in 1988, World AIDS Day is held on December 1 each year and is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight…
Thanks for giving – time, money, blood – to those near and far away
On a day now often associated with eating, football, more eating, and more football, there is an understandable tendency to forget what Thanksgiving is all about. However, most people remember…
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