Category Archives: Teams, Leagues

Study that will help those from the past, present and in the future

The tagline for this blog is The Bright Side of the World of Sports. Concussions don’t really belong on that “side” but the study and treatment of concussions and their…

Gym class still important

When it comes down to it, you can basically summarize much of what needs to be addressed in the U.S. and other countries by the following statement: (truly one of…

Barclays and Nets – already working together

We have highlighted before Barclays efforts in the UK (Barclays Spaces for Sports). Below, you will see more work from the company, this time with its naming rights partner, the…

CHELSEA AND HELP A LONDON CHILD TEAM UP

The focus here is on the team and not its owner, Roman Abramovich (he has donated money to philanthropic efforts but he is in the news mostly for his lavish…

Super effort for Super Bowl XLV

Though it is about 15 months away, Super Bowl XLV, taking place in the Dallas Cowboys’ wondrous new facility, is already doing things “Texas Big” by announcing a volunteer campaign…

NBA Legends Summit

This is one helluva of an alumni association. Congratulations to the guys for putting on the Summit and for providing ongoing support to its members and the game of basketball….

Knowing your history and creating a legacy

“A kid from UCLA, one of the O’Bannon brothers, once said, ‘We really owe you,’ ” Lloyd said, “I said, ‘You don’t owe me, but you owe the people coming behind…

Chicago Bulls College Prep opens on city's west side

From the Chicago Bulls website. To learn more about the team’s effort in the community, please visit http://www.nba.com/bulls/community/community_index.html. September 14, 2009 – On Monday, the Chicago Bulls, along with Chairman…

LPGA players, P&G, and a tangible donation

Just like their brethren on the men’s tour, professional female golfers and their tour, the LPGA, have a stellar record when it comes to individual and group contributions to a…

A 21-year winning streak – Kay Yow

Jim Valvano is the college basketball figure most associated with the fight against cancer. However, his peer at NC State, women’s coach Kay Yow, is not one to be overlooked…by…