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MCDONALD | Decision to Uphold Ban on Political Demonstrations at Olympics Silences Athletes’ Voices

MCDONALD | Decision to Uphold Ban on Political Demonstrations at Olympics Silences Athletes’ Voices

By Carrie McDonald July 9, 2021

A long history of activism pervades sports. The Olympic Games are certainly no exception to this, despite Rule 50 of the Olympic Charter, which controversially forbids political demonstrations of all...

BARISH | It Is Time for the NFL To Abolish the Franchise Tag

BARISH | It Is Time for the NFL To Abolish the Franchise Tag

By Austin Barish May 6, 2021

Last week, reigning MVP Aaron Rodgers stole headlines from the NFL draft when news broke that he wanted to be traded from the Green Bay Packers. Rodgers’ demand is the latest of a growing player power...

MCDONALD | UEFA Approves Women’s Champions League Financial Plan, Still Falls Short of Equal Pay

MCDONALD | UEFA Approves Women’s Champions League Financial Plan, Still Falls Short of Equal Pay

By Carrie McDonald May 6, 2021

As women’s soccer experiences unprecedented growth, the Union of European Football Associations is creating an improved financial model and competition format for the 2021 to 2025 cycle. Although still...

BALDARI | Big-Market Teams Are Dominating the NBA Headlines. Fans Are Better Off Because of It.

BALDARI | Big-Market Teams Are Dominating the NBA Headlines. Fans Are Better Off Because of It.

By Christian Baldari May 5, 2021

With just a few weeks before what is shaping up to be an unpredictable NBA playoffs, both the media and fans are getting exactly what they wanted: teams from the league’s glamour markets commanding...

PAPPAS | What Happened Last Week? Explaining the Collapse of the Super League

PAPPAS | What Happened Last Week? Explaining the Collapse of the Super League

By Demi Pappas May 3, 2021

The world of international soccer has been in a frenzy following the April 18 press release by 12 of Europe’s leading football clubs announcing a new Super League. From protests from fans to apologies...

CANNAMELA | The WNBA: A Leader for Social Justice Celebrates Its 25th Year

CANNAMELA | The WNBA: A Leader for Social Justice Celebrates Its 25th Year

By Julia Cannamela April 29, 2021

On May 14, the WNBA will enter its 25th season, a historic milestone for the league. While the 2021 season will be special because of the return to a seminormal schedule amid the COVID-19 pandemic, this...

WEXELBLATT | 13-Game Winning Streak Sees Oakland Atop the Strong AL West With Fans Dreaming of 2002

WEXELBLATT | 13-Game Winning Streak Sees Oakland Atop the Strong AL West With Fans Dreaming of 2002

By Jake Wexelblatt April 29, 2021

The hottest team in baseball this April was the Oakland Athletics. The last strong Oakland team was in 2002, the “Moneyball” A’s, in a season that changed baseball forever. The Oakland offense...

SHAH | Departures, Transfers, 1 More Recruit for Men’s Basketball

SHAH | Departures, Transfers, 1 More Recruit for Men’s Basketball

By Saar Shah April 29, 2021

Over a month after winning the Big East Tournament championship, the Georgetown Hoyas have made a number of offseason moves. Seniors who are now Hoya legends have finished their Georgetown careers, key...

BRENNAN | Julius Randle Is the NBA's Most Improved Player; It's Not Close

BRENNAN | Julius Randle Is the NBA’s Most Improved Player; It’s Not Close

By Tim Brennan April 29, 2021

Last season, Julius Randle’s first with the New York Knicks, the former University of Kentucky forward earned an unusual nickname from New Yorkers: Beyblade. If you’ve never heard of it, a Beyblade...

MCDONALD | Celebrating 300 Caps: A Look Back at Carli Lloyd’s Career With the USWNT So Far

MCDONALD | Celebrating 300 Caps: A Look Back at Carli Lloyd’s Career With the USWNT So Far

By Carrie McDonald April 22, 2021

Wearing the captain’s armband, Carli Lloyd stepped out onto the soccer field to represent the United States for the 300th time in the U.S. women’s match against Sweden April 10. A two-time World Cup...

WERDIGER | Should Professional ATP Tennis Players Start Off Their Careers in College?

WERDIGER | Should Professional ATP Tennis Players Start Off Their Careers in College?

By Robbie Werdiger April 22, 2021

Unlike most other professional sports, there is no draft in tennis, and there are no scouts from the Association of Tennis Professionals who can recruit NCAA tennis players. Tennis is an individual sport...

QUILL | Why So Many Transfers?

QUILL | Why So Many Transfers?

By Brendan Quill April 21, 2021

On March 25, sophomore center Qudus Wahab shocked Georgetown men’s basketball fans when he announced his decision to enter the NCAA transfer portal. This decision, coming just days after Georgetown’s...

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