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You may have read about the controversy over Major League Baseball’s new uniforms. If you’ve missed it, the controversy is about the material – apparently, it is so thin that you can see through it, so that what you see is whatever the player is wearing under the uniform. Since the uniforms will be worn…
Read MoreAt a NHL hockey game last week the players waited for the opening whistle, and then rather than begin a hockey game, they began a fight. We think that’s childish. On the other hand, consider all the great positives that have come from women’s basketball this year. We have read story after story of good…
Read MoreAthletes for a Better World (ABW) is thrilled to announce the top 10 male and female finalists for the prestigious Vincent J. Dooley Scholarships! These exceptional student-athletes represent the very best of Georgia High School athletics, excelling in their chosen sports and demonstrating outstanding character, teamwork, leadership and commitment to their communities. The Vincent J.…
Read MoreWe know we’re in the month of madness. The University of Houston had a 10 point lead with only 1:24 to go. Somehow they lost it, and found themselves in overtime. In overtime they found themselves without four of their five starters who had all fouled out – including their All-America point guard and Big 12 Player of…
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Athletes For A Better World Announces Recipients of the 2024 Coach Wooden Citizenship Cup [Atlanta, GA] — Athletes For A Better World is thrilled to announce the distinguished winners of the 2024 Coach Wooden Citizenship Cup. This prestigious award, named in honor of the legendary Coach John Wooden, recognizes individuals who epitomize the highest standards…
Read MoreThere has been a lot of discussion about the Oscars – who would win what? Some people think Hollywood is always praising itself, giving out awards in so many categories that it is all just an exercise in self-congratulating. What do you think about giving out awards? Should a young kid get a reward just…
Read MoreThe Kansas City Chiefs won the Super Bowl but came in 31st out of 32 teams in the players’ assessment of the teams’ total environment (for details go to NFLPA.com). The purpose of the survey is a positive one: “to highlight positive clubs, identify areas that could use improvement, and highlight best practices and standards.” …
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Athletes For A Better World and Theta Delta Chi fraternity are partnering for the 2nd annual Hobart and William Smith Color Run, taking place on May 3, 2024 at 2:30 pm. Athletes For A Better World and Theta Delta Chi aim to promote positive values through sports. Both organizations aim to make a positive impact…
Read MoreCaitlin Clark is the most important sports story of the year because she is the highest scorer in the history of women’s college basketball. In addition to that are her incredible numbers in assists and rebounds. But what kind of person and teammate is she? In what ways do you think she most exemplifies the…
Read MoreA week ago that loveable Sesame Street character Elmo asked his over 450,000 followers on X “Just checking in! How’s everyone doing?” To his surprise he was inundated with a lot of answers, and almost all were not good. It turns out many people are unhappy, sad, depressed and generally miserable because of the situation in Ukraine, Gaza,…
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