The Sexualization Of Athletes (OPD: 2015)

A couple of weeks ago, Mark Lazarus, an executive for NBC Sports, stated he wished the guys playing in the Stanley Cup would shave off their beards. Mind you, growing a beard during the Stanley Cup playoffs has been a tradition since the 1980s. But in Lazarus’ words, “Let’s get their faces out there. Let’s… Continue reading The Sexualization Of Athletes (OPD: 2015)

Strike Out For Soccer (OPD: 06/03/16)

Earlier today, Judge Sharon Johnson Coleman issued a ruling stating that the U.S. Women’s National Team could not strike due to a clause in previous agreements with the its governing body. Give credit to the U.S. Soccer Federation. The Federation argued a strike could cause the USWNT to withdraw from the Olympics and thereby injure… Continue reading Strike Out For Soccer (OPD: 06/03/16)