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)
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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)
An Athlete And A Protestor (OPD: 12/5/14)
It is a slippery slope when one is an athlete and feels the need to express one’s disgust with the happenings that are surrounding you. While there are consequences for expressing one’s feelings publicly, there is lies an opportunity to make a difference in the world. Taking that chance to make a difference can bring… Continue reading An Athlete And A Protestor (OPD: 12/5/14)