(This post can be found in its entirety at the University of San Diego’s Kroc School Blog) — (This post can be found in its entirety at the University of San Diego’s Kroc School Blog) Late 2016, I’m in Bristol, Connecticut, on the campus of ESPN. I’m sitting at work and contemplating whether the work I am doing is meaningless. Donald Trump has won the Presidency, which only…

As the death of more Black lives continues by the hands of white oppression, you must now ask yourself the question: Where do I stand? — There is so much history of this racist violence, that simply to bring one person to justice is not going to disturb the whole racist edifice. — Dr Angela Davis The rules of participation have changed. As we sit here in June of the year 2020, my community grieves, emphatically…

In what arguably could be the wildest free agency summer ever (yes including “the decision”), 2019 has not failed to disappoint. 40% of… — In what arguably could be the wildest free agency summer ever (yes including “the decision”), 2019 has not failed to disappoint. 40% of the NBA was eligible for free agency in some form and didn’t fail to disappoint (unless you’re the Knicks). Woj vs Shams, all of NBA Twitter on…

By: Aaron J. Pellot — By: Aaron J. Pellot We’re still in the midst of the 2019 NBA playoffs, but that hasn’t stopped anyone from entering the 2019 free agency conversation. Some of these conversations started long before the season began, as the NBA has shown its capability to drive conversation 365 days a year. While everyone, including myself…

When false idols show their true colors — Kanye West has been on a roll lately. Recently returning to twitter, the pop culture world has watched Kanye tweet about his shoes, give semi-spiritual advice [???], and talk about the massive amount of music he’s helping release in the coming months. Last Sunday, we saw Kanye tweet his support…

On January 14, 2018, Babe.net produced an article, presenting the story of a young woman “Grace”, who had gone out on a date with Aziz… — On January 14, 2018, Babe.net produced an article, presenting the story of a young woman “Grace”, who had gone out on a date with Aziz Ansari, which turned out horrible for the young woman. Some of the reactions to the article were to direct all anger towards Ansari. Some anger…

LaVar Ball really doesn’t need a thorough introduction. The father of three pro-basketball sons, rose to fame in 2016, and is now a… — LaVar Ball really doesn’t need a thorough introduction. The father of three pro-basketball sons, rose to fame in 2016, and is now a household name for any NBA fan in the country. LaVar, with his Ric Flair-esque bravado, relishes being somewhat of an enigma, without a care in the world…

Week three in the NFL saw over 100 NFL players sit, kneel, skip, or find a way to protest, during the national anthem. The rise in protests… — Week three in the NFL saw over 100 NFL players sit, kneel, skip, or find a way to protest, during the national anthem. The rise in protests come as a backlash against President Trump’s, “son of a bitch” comments, directed at mostly black protesters, while at a campaign rally in…

I have written about this subject of activism in sports before, so this topic certainly isn’t new. “Before” was back in 2015, safe to say… — I have written about this subject of activism in sports before, so this topic certainly isn’t new. “Before” was back in 2015, safe to say, things certainly have changed. In the last two years, it’s been stated more and more how major sports media outlets have a “liberal bias” and…