Content Aggregation and Highlight Culture in Sports: The Rise of Instant Reactions
In an age of on demand data, the way that we get our sports news has changed to prioritize speed over accuracy and nuance. But is this...
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Omar Zahran
Jul 22, 2023
Beyond the Pitch: The Impact of Megan Rapinoe
As her career draws to a close, the soccer icon leaves memories of magnificence on the field and meaningful change off of it The FIFA...
Omar Zahran
Jul 19, 2023
The Adapt or Die Proposition of the Running Back in the NFL
Teams are continuing to refuse to pay running backs, leading many to think that NFL teams are killing the position. But is it death or...
Omar Zahran
Jul 15, 2023
The Changing Landscape: The Future of Sports Journalism in the Age of AI and Fan-Led Content
The fabled New York Times sports desk is no more, causing many to proclaim doom and gloom for sports journalism. But in many ways, this...
Nick Andre
Jul 14, 2023
The New Look Rockets: Diving Into Their Off-Season Transactions
Last season, the Houston Rockets were known as a toxic organization from top to bottom. With the mixture of immaturity as well as bad...
Omar Zahran
Jul 12, 2023
Obi Toppin and the Alignment of Timing in the NBA
The former lottery pick is out of New York and is now a Pacer. And for the first time in his career, is in the right situation at the...
Omar Zahran
Jul 9, 2023
The Case for Bringing the NBA Back to Seattle
The Sonics have been gone for 15 years. But in their departure, the city still has a thriving basketball culture. As the NBA eyes...
Omar Zahran
Jul 5, 2023
Derrick Rose's Long & Winding Path Back to Memphis
Savior. Icon. Cautionary tale. Mentor. Rose’s journey back to Memphis has been arduous and unpredictable, but he hopes to end his story...
Omar Zahran
Jul 1, 2023
Balancing Act: The Golden State Warriors' Struggle to Build for the Future and Maintain Success
Golden State tried to balance development and winning and couldn’t do it, begging the question if it is even possible to build for the...
Bwn Radio
Jun 28, 2023
Why Jimmy Butler Submitted His Legacy During Playoff Run With Heat
Let's face facts, the Miami Heat surprised a lot of the NBA this year as they made their run to the NBA Finals. With the team upsetting...
Omar Zahran
Jun 27, 2023
Mercy Rules in Professional Sports: Competition vs Entertainment
Blowouts are inevitable in sports, but comebacks are also having a renaissance. A moment to consider the potential of mercy rules in...
Omar Zahran
Jun 25, 2023
The Battle Between Loyalty and Legacy: Damian Lillard and the Perils of Ring Culture in the NBA
As the future of the Blazer point guard remains unknown, the conversation over his loyalty to the franchise that has drafted him has...
Omar Zahran
Jun 20, 2023
The Sixth Man Legacy: Lou Williams and the Art of Thriving as a Bench Player
Williams has called it a career, leaving behind a legacy as one of the best reserve players we have ever seen and redefining the role of...
Omar Zahran
Jun 18, 2023
The Next Denver: Examining the Potential Champions Among NBA's Title-less Teams
After the Nuggets championship win, 10 NBA teams remain without a title. Which team will be the next to end their drought? The Denver...
Omar Zahran
Jun 15, 2023
The Messi Effect: How Lionel Messi's Arrival in the MLS is Changing the Game
A legend arrives in America, and with him the potential revolution of a league and the way we look at contract negotiations Living in...
Sean Matt
Jun 14, 2023
Patience a Virtue; Perhaps
Well, this ride we have all been on has not been worth the price of admission or the sense of accomplishment for being the required...
Omar Zahran
Jun 10, 2023
The Cautionary Tale of Lonzo Ball
A father's ambition, a son's dreams, and the price of trusting the wrong people in the NBA business landscape When the Los Angeles Laker...
Kenneth Cotterill
Jun 6, 2023
NHL Playoff Hockey Lost Its Flare In 2022-23
As a Western Canadian hockey fan, this year has felt like something is missing. No not because I am some delusional Jets or Oilers fan...
Omar Zahran
Jun 5, 2023
The Power of Ted Lasso: How a TV Show Became the Face of Soccer in America
Comedy, soccer, mental health, activism, and relatability. Reminiscing on the show that allowed American viewers to finally fall in love...
Football&Chill Podcast
Jun 4, 2023
Worst to First: An Underdog Story
It seems like every year, a team that finished last in their division in one season rises from the proverbial ashes the following season...
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