It is encouraging to see the recent burst of attention given to the issue of concussions in football. Somewhat like with steroids, it was an issue brushed aside at the…

The Peace and Sport Awards Reward the Best Initiatives for Reconciliation through Sport In front of an audience of over 400 high-profile personalities from sport, politics, business and civil life…

http://www.cricketforchange.org.uk/news/fast_start_for_walsh_foundation Fast start for The Courtney Walsh Foundation and C4C Nov 25, 2009 Following the news last week that a party from Cricket for Change staff had made their way…

Last month Robert Enke, a top-level professional soccer player in Germany committed suicide at age 32. The story was shocking in part to many because Enke seemed to have the…

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…