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Aug. 24, 2024

2024 Olympics: The Twilight Squad

The 2024 Paris Olympics have concluded which featured manyrising stars. All the many faces from different countriescompeting for their rightful place in Olympic galore. For TeamUSA Men’s basketball, this meant more than anything. Twilightsuper…

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Aug. 9, 2024

2008 Olympics: The Lighting Bolt Strikes

We’ve witnessed world class athletes become legends overnight inevery sport. On the international stage of Olympic competition, oneman became faster than the speed of light. Jamaican sprinter Usain Boltcaptivated fans with his electric speed. …

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Aug. 6, 2024

“Making Your Mental Health a Priority: Clyde Edwards-Helaire”

Being an NFL athlete and playing at the highest level comes with aprice. Players are put on pedestals and expected to achieve greatnessevery year. Fans invest time and energy into their teams, players andbuild around what’s ahead. For Edwards-…

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Aug. 5, 2024

“2008 Olympics: The Redeem Team”

One must fail to succeed… For Team USA Men’s basketball in 2008,there was “redemption” involved. The road to gold was going to betough; no shortcuts would be acceptable in many eyes of fans. Tounderstand how Team USA managed…

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Aug. 1, 2024

“Wilma Rudolph: Racing Against the Odds”

If you were told there was no chance of walking or competing inathletics, how would it affect you? In a time where unknown curesdidn’t have advanced medicine and science, Wilma Rudolph defined allof this and more. Born prematurely at 4.5 pound…

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July 27, 2024

“2008 Olympics: The Greatest Show in Water.”

In sports, legends are made during Olympic competition. How one man became anational story and must see television. US swimmer Michael Phelps captured theviewership of Beijing in 2008. A young man whose rise during internationalcompetition had every…

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July 25, 2024

“1992 Olympics: The Dream Team”

One of the greatest USA Men’s basketball team’s ever assembled tookthe world by storm enroute to Gold in 1992. Future Hall of Famers,rising stars and the quest to remove the stench of losing in 1988. This isthe story of how “The Dr…

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July 23, 2024

“1984 Los Angeles Olympics: A New Innovation.”

Welcome to Los Angeles, California; where Hollywood stars reside,famous athletes and a host of many venues to soak in. Back in themoment of truth, LA was hosting the Summer Games. How moderntechnology changed the landscape of viewership and leaving …

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July 22, 2024

“1968 Olympics: An Iconic Backlash”

October 16 th , 1968 was one of the more iconic pictures in Olympichistory. During the medal ceremony in Olympic Stadium in Mexico City,three men who had competed in the 200-meter relay race stood on thepodium. Two African American athletes Tommie S…

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July 20, 2024

“Undisputed: The Last Dance of Skip Bayless.”

What a year of events legendary sports media personality Skip Baylesshas endured. From the fallout with NFL Hall of Famer and debatepartner Shannon Sharpe to now the news of his final show slated forlater this summer. If you’ve been living und…

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July 19, 2024

“The Curious Case of Jaylen Brown”

Boston Celtics superstar guard Jaylen Brown has emerged as one of thetop players in the league. Winning the Larry Bird East Finals MVP andBill Russell Finals MVP in the same postseason. A young man whosevoice and platform has grew in ways many playe…

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July 17, 2024

“The Free Agency of Kobe Bryant”

If you’d told Lakers fans franchise superstar Kobe Bryant would requesta trade, none of the fans would believe one ounce. What if I told you itnearly happened back in Summer 2007? One of the biggest “what if”trades in NBA history t…

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July 15, 2024

“The Process is Over, Time to Apply Pressure.”

If you’re going to be a great player in this league, a lot of responsibilityfalls on your shoulders. For Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid,fans don’t want to hear “Trust the Process.” That ship sailed five yearsafter s…

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July 12, 2024

“The Unfair Criticism of Bronny James”

Another day, more shade thrown at Los Angeles Lakers rookie BronnyJames. We’re not even a couple games into NBA Summer League andhow hypocritical the national sports media is of James Jr. I never seenthis much hate towards a nineteen-year old …

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July 9, 2024

“Los Angeles Catastrophic Failure”

Oh my, the irony of how a team’s misery keeps on writing itself. Ahh, how funny itmust be to giveaway your future for a “present” that NEVER existed. Ladies andgentlemen, boys, and girls of all ages; gather around as I tell you a s…

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July 2, 2024

Bronny James: The Fresh Prince of Los Angeles

In a perfect world, nobody would’ve thought it’d happen for BronnyJames. A first and last name which carries a historical legacy with greatresponsibility. All of which came with backlash when his name wascalled Friday afternoon during th…

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July 1, 2024

When The Game Humbles You

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic completed his first trip to theNBA Finals. In defeat, the Mavs were gentlemen’s swept by eventualchampion Boston Celtics in five games. With this loss, Doncic mustenter a familiar crossroads. Even the all…

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June 22, 2024

“Final Destination: JJ Redick Has Arrived”

Oh, the irony and shade that’s been thrown over a few weeks since former NBAplayer and ESPN lead commentator JJ Redick was linked to the Lakers headcoaching job. How many journalists out there all became “sources” and itbackfired? …

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June 21, 2024

“Boston Celtics: 2024 NBA Champions”

Another NBA season has concluded with a champion; as the Boston Celticscapture their eighteen title to go in the rafters. Defeating the Dallas Mavericks infive games with a 106-88 win with confetti and champagne bottles afterwards.Through the agony …

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June 17, 2024

"Remembering Jerry West"

Remembering Jerry West One of the NBA’s pioneers and greatest executives to ever walk onbasketball courts and assemble teams to dominance has passed away atthe age of 86. Jerry West aka “Mr. Clutch,” “The Logo” was a q…

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June 4, 2024

“Boston Celtics vs Dallas Mavericks: The Finals Preview”

“Boston Celtics vs Dallas Mavericks: The Finals Preview” Welcome to the 2024 NBA Finals Preview, we’ve had an exciting postseason filledwith new faces who shined the brightest. This is the final round where a championwill be crown…

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May 30, 2024

“Stop Comparing Ant-Man to MJ”

“Stop Comparing Ant-Man to MJ” In our lifetime, all-world athletes come and go like sunsets. All-time great playerswho change viewership of sports with different tactics. Garnering astronomicalratings for networks and the league itself.…

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May 29, 2024

“Remembering Bill Walton”

“Remembering Bill Walton” One of the more unique NBA players and broadcasters of our lifetime, whosepersonality was very vibrant and cultural. Bill Walton, NBA Hall of Famer and twotime champion passed away at the age of 71. After a lon…

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May 25, 2024

“Making Your Mental Health a Priority: Kyrie Irving”

“Making Your Mental Health a Priority: Kyrie Irving” “Mental toughness doesn’t guarantee you’ll win, but playing without itpretty much guarantees you won’t.” Tim Grover One of the NBA’s best point gu…

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