Welcome to week three hundred and fifty-one of the Sports Doing Good newsletter. This week’s 10 stories include: Chris Nikic, You Are an Ironman. And Your Journey Is Remarkable. (New York Times) Marlins make…

Welcome to week three hundred and forty-seven of the Sports Doing Good newsletter. This week’s 10 stories include: London Marathon launches virtual mini event to get children active (Sport Industry Group) How Did the…

Welcome to week three hundred and forty-five of the Sports Doing Good newsletter. This week’s 10 stories include:   The Olympian That Stood Up To A $170 Billion Global Brand, Forced Change, And Got Paid…

Welcome to week three hundred and forty-three of the Sports Doing Good newsletter. This week’s 10 stories include:   Hollywood stars and ex-USWNT players unite to bring NWSL team to Los Angeles (ESPN) Thorpe’s scandal-tainted…

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…

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,…

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…

We have written before about recognition of certain causes, e.g. Breat Cancer Awareness, that entail a dedicated period of heightened attention (in that case, October). We have applauded those efforts…

In my Sports Law class at Farmingdale State College we just spent a few days talking about discrimination (gender, age, disability, etc.) One of the overriding policy points that came…

I was watching some Australian Rules Football late last night – hey, I needed something to watch! – and was taken with the event taking place. I think it was…