Category Archives: Teams, Leagues

A Good BUZZKILL

I thought our college basketball series was over but we are happy to see it is not. The following comes from Davidson University and its men’s basketball team. The team…

Brewers benchmarking…and getting better

Each and every team in the four major sports leagues in the U.S. – NBA, NFL, MLB, and NHL – has a community page at their website detailing their work…

NBA in Africa and vice versa

There have been some great players from Africa who have graced the hardwood of the NBA and many college arenas. Two that come to mind, of course, are Hakeem  Olajuwon…

Don Meyer and Herb Magee

Two long-time college basketball coaches each reached milestones for wins at the college level. Don Meyer and Herb Magee may not be well-known on the national level but it seems…

Starting early to prevent damage later

We have covered the issue of athlete safety multiple times, including looking specifically at concussions in football (the U.S. version my int’l friends). The long-term impact can be harsh, and…

A Family of Acronyms working together

Last week the U.S. Fund for UNICEF sent out a press release that expressed its gratitude to so many from the world of sports who have given so generously to…

A true silver (medal) lining

I never watch ice hockey. (Or field hockey for that matter.) Nothing against the sport, just never played it and don’t have a vested interest in the players or teams…

1Goal is all it takes – Part I

Over the next few months, a global development initiative will have a  decidedly sports-oriented push. In 2000, governments around the world pledged to achieve “Education for All” by 2015. While…

Race for the Green

From yesterday’s “green” stories involving soccer, probably one of the most environmentally friendly sports, we take a sharp right turn – past the nuclear power plant and with the coal…

NBA All-Star Weekend. A time to REALLY party and do some community service

Between the bevy of sponsored events – T-Mobile Rookie Challenge, GEICO H.O.R.S.E., Haier Shooting Stars, Taco Bell Skills Challenge, Foot-Locker 3-point contest, and Sprite Slam Dunk (wow, that was exhausting…