In her book, Age Is Just A Number, Dara Torres expresses the thought that one can still compete on a highly competitive level well past what most people consider an athlete to be past his prime. Depending upon the sport, prime for an athlete ranges from 25-30 years old. However, Torres shattered that notion when… Continue reading Never Too Old To Play (OPD: 2016
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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)
Forget The Bling (OPD: 05/02/16)
Okay, rookie, you made the team. You may feel like you struck it rich. In a sense, you have but you need to tamper the need to spend so forget the bling. Does bling project an air of financial stability? Yeah, maybe but it’s more important to have a solid financial basis. So, skip the… Continue reading Forget The Bling (OPD: 05/02/16)