Athlete Activism in the Era of Social Media We have long recognized the power of sport to create an environment and mindset for positive social change. Many great leaders like Nelson Mandela have used sport as a pathway to unite fractured communities, to empower youth, and to create peace in times of turmoil. While sport…
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The United States International University Sports Federation (USIUSF) has named Delise S. O’Meally as the Chef de Mission/Head of Delegation for the 2017 Summer World University Games. USIUSF is a United States Olympic Committee recognized organization comprised of joint membership of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), National Junior…
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Like anyone who kn ew him, read him, watched him or listened to him, I feel a great sense of loss with the passing of Frank Deford. He was one of the media’s biggest social consciences and always spoke the truth about what was right and wrong about sport in America and around the world.…
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I have been blessed in my lifetime to meet some inspiring and heroic people. In 1981, I met one of those people in my life. As a new member of the New England Patriots, on my first day I walked into my new locker room and right away saw a nametag over a locker that…
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Monday, May 9, 2016, evening Ann and I attended Opening Ceremonies of the Invictus Games at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports in Orlando. It was the best sports event I have ever attended. If you don’t know what the Invictus Games are, they are bringing together 550 wounded warriors from 14 countries to compete in adaptive…
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Dan Guerrero, UCLA Director of Athletics and member of the NCAS Board of Directors, had the honor of delivering the dedication speech for the UCLA “Jackie Robinson Athletics & Recreation Complex.” Read Dan’s speech below and view the Jackie Robinson Tribute video at: [button title=”Jackie Robinson Tribute” link=”http://www.uclabruins.com/mediaPortal/player.dbml?id=3556491″] [button title=”Rachel Robinson Comes Home to UCLA” link=”http://www.uclabruins.com/mediaPortal/player.dbml?id=3561395″] JACKIE…
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It has been widely discussed in the past week of the fallout from Lebron James’ decision to return to Cleveland. A game-changer. An economic steroid. A chance to prove you can go home again. Not only will this dynamic move change the NBA landscape as a whole, Lebron has the opportunity to influence change. True…
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In the midst of the World Cup, the NBA and NHL Finals, and the US Open, the Edward O’Bannon vs. National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) trial is capturing the public’s attention. Federal Judge Claudia Wilken may be the most influential person in college sport at this time as she will help decide the fate of the…
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The 2014 Giant Steps Award Winners have been named click here to see more…
Awards are given in the categories Courageous Student-Athletes, Civic Leaders, Coaches, Community Organizations, Barrier Breakers, Heroes Among Us and other individuals who exemplify the ideals of National STUDENT-Athlete Day and using sport as a vehicle for positive social change. CALL FOR NOMINATIONS! Deadline for the 2014 Giant Steps Award nominations is Thursday, February 20, 2014…
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