Category Archives: Social Responsibility

Somehow finding the time – Rhodes Scholars – Part I

Last week 32 American men and women were selected as Rhodes Scholars (full bios can be see at 2009_RS Winners_Bios_for_Website).  It is an amazing honor that both acknowledges the great…

Breaking through tackles and a whole lot more

Much has been written about Nnamdi Asomugha, a star player for the NFL’s Oakland Raiders – yes, the Raiders do have some good players – because of his talents on…

Sports, Business, and Philanthropy event – NYC

The third annual Sports, Business & Philanthropy luncheon will be taking place on December 8th in New York City.  Organized by All Stars Helping Kids, highlights of the event will…

The power, prestige and impact of retired athletes

While there was talk of legendary driver Michael Schumacher returning to F1 action this year, he is officially retired, having had one of the most impressive careers of any athlete…

Building the next generation of changemakers

There are A LOT of young people who want to work in sports. They can be found, of course, in sports management programs from the undergraduate to doctoral levels, and…

Head of the family, head of the team

Research in the world of economic development has discussed the power of women and the impact of their own economic and social growth and the positive impact it has on…

3rd Peace and Sport International Forum starts today

We wish the good folks at Peace and Sport the best of luck with this amazing event. You can read more about it in the press release copied below. Also…

An Olympian who would not be denied

(71 years married may be more impressive than anything else Gretel Bergmann/Margaret Lambert has done!) It is nice to see that this pioneering athlete will be duly recognized. Hopefully Gretel…

Alianza de Fútbol – entrepreneurship scores

The following article from Hispanic Market Weekly covers the efforts of two entrepreneurs who have recognized an opportunity to leverage existing assets – the plethora of independent Hispanic soccer leagues…

How much for a Flying Tomato?

Our friends at Sport and dev* had this recent item about Shaun White, the world champion snowboarder and skateboarder (showoff :-)). Shaun partnered with one of my favorite organizations, Right…