Honoring DM on MLK, Jr. day

Congratulations to one Dikembe Mutombo, for being honored as the latest recipient of the John Thompson Legacy of a Dream Award.  Dikembe will receive the award today in honor of…

Saturday Summary – Compilation of this week’s stories (Jan. 11-15)

January 11 The strategic value of environmental sustainability in sport Referencing of article by Dale Neuburger, Director, TSE United States, regarding the growing importance of environmental issues and policy, for…

Saturday Summary – Compilation of this week's stories (Jan. 4 – 9)

We are starting this week with something that will hopefully make it easier to catch up on any story or stories you missed in the past week. Since we did…

Pepsi Refresh Project – submit your ideas!

According to the Refresh Project website – http://refresheverything.com – “We’re looking for people, businesses, and non-profits with ideas that will have a positive impact. Look around your community and think…

Walter Iooss – a sampling of legendary work

We have featured a few times images capturing pro athletes in action and grassroots activities. There may be no better photographer from that world that Walter Iooss, Jr. Sports Illustrated…

Two minute warning – Who Gives? campaign ends tomorrow

Tomorrow is the last day to get in your donations in for the Athletes for Hope sponsored “Who Gives? Racing for a Cause” campaign. You can learn more about the…

Relief efforts in Haiti – Your knowledge counts

For many of you who live and breathe the world of sports and development, who have programs all around the U.S. and around the world, the conditions in Haiti before…

The situation in Haiti – the world of sports helping

The stories coming in of those with a connection to the world of sports making early contributions to relief efforts are not surprising, but that does not mean they should…

The situation in Haiti

In light of the major earthquake and subsequent damage in Haiti, most news outlets have been pointing viewers, readers, and listeners to their websites to find good, reputable places to…

Lending an ear and a hand – the power of mentoring

January is National Mentoring Month. I’ve been incredibly fortunate to have had great mentors – family, friends, fellow alums, people who did not know me but took time out to…