One of the recipients of a 2009 Rhodes Scholarship is Tyler Spencer. We featured Tyler and his Grassroots Hoyas effort in a story on Aug. 21, 2009.  Grassroots Hoyas is…

Jonathan Clegg at the Wall Street Journal writes about the evolution of the game of rugby and the commercial potential of this evolution. What ruby sevens also offers, much like…

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…

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…

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…

This is a nice effort by the MLB’s Minnesota Twins that brings the team out into the community, celebrates its history, and raises money for various charitable causes. You can…

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…

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…

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…

Please take a few minutes to get a peek at the upcoming film starring Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon, directed by Clint Eastwood. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqKjVo-9qso] Earlier this year, ESPN awarded the…