When thinking of the University of Oregon, people tend to think of two thing: Number one being, “What uniforms are they wearing today?” and number two. “NIKE.” For the longest time, Nike has been at the top of sportswear industry, signing all the major athletes to rock their brand and leaving their competition far behind […]
A lot of athletes have been becoming more vocal in terms of social issues and standing up for things they believe in. This has created the conversation of whether or not athletes should use their platforms to make social and political statements and how it affects the league and teams as a whole. Stephen Curry […]
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On Saturday, November 24th, NFL Linebacker Reuben Foster was arrested on suspicion of domestic battery. The San Francisco 49ers promptly cut Foster from their team the following day. Then on Tuesday, November 27th, the Washington Redskins surprised the league with a questionable transaction, acquiring Foster from waivers. The Redskins were the only team that made […]
LeBron James is not President Donald Trump’s biggest fan. In fact, LBJ criticized Trump back in February because he, “really [doesn’t] give a (expletive) about the people.” In response to LBJ, Fox News host Laura Ingraham fired back saying, “it’s always unwise to seek political advice from someone who gets paid $100 million a […]
What should an NBA top ranked team handle crisis when two of the stars go off on each other? Who should have the ball when score is tied in last few seconds on Golden State Warriors? Golden State Warriors, a basketball team locates in San Francisco, Calif., have won multiple times NBA championships in past […]
A lot can be said about the Washington Wizards. Perennial playoff team that has not made it past the second round, a roster full of talent including stars John Wall and Bradley Beal, and now are looking at a lottery season as one of the worst teams in the NBA. The Wizards currently sit at […]
Every year the NFL schedules numerous games to be played internationally as a way for the NFL to connect with their international fans who are unable to typically attend NFL games. This year the NFL scheduled three games overseas in London, and one game in Mexico. The international game in Mexico features the two most prominent teams […]
The NFL has always been a what-have-you-done-for-me-lately league where prior success does not always lead to job security for the future. However there are a few cases currently that some organization have ignored this mantra and kept ineffective players and coaches for far too long and it’s time to let go of the past in […]
At the beginning of the 2017-2018 NBA season, Nike took over as the primary apparel provider for all 30 franchises within the league. This generated buzz because Nike has earned a reputation for their creative designs and more flashy style. Anyone who watches the Oregon Ducks can see why this reputation has developed. This year, […]
