Category Archives: Sports and Society

A Story of Determination: A Conversation with Amie Adcock

One of the great things about athletics is its uncanny ability to inspire and foster remarkable dedication.  Though sometimes are pursuits are shared collectively in a team atmosphere, other times these pursuits are individually held and drive us to make … Continue reading

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Brett’s Stadium Tour: Hinchcliffe Stadium - Paterson, NJ

I had actually planned on devoting an entry for this next stadium later on in the summer/early fall as part of the upcoming football season, however, sometimes events and occurrences dictate when it is appropriate to discuss a particular subject. … Continue reading

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My Favorite “Non-Athletic” Sporting Events

Earlier this evening, as I do every year, I tuned into CBS at 6 p.m. eastern time to watch the annual NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Selection Show.  Wrapping up what is always an incredibly entertaining week of conference championship basketball, the … Continue reading

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Countdown: Best Touchdown Celebrations

Touchdowns are an exciting part of the game of football. So are the celebrations that sometime accompany them. Some are zany, some are silly and some revolutionalize how celebrating is done. Here is a look at the best touchdown celebrations … Continue reading

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NCAA Sanctions: The Fall of the Trojan Empire?

In June of 2010 the NCAA concluded a nearly 4 year investigation into allegations that star athletes at the University of Southern California had violated numerous NCAA rules.  The investigation concluded that Heisman Trophy winner Reggie Bush, among other members … Continue reading

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Failure to Abide by the Honor Code: BYU’s Brandon Davies Dismissed From Basketball Team

The #3-ranked team in College Basketball took a devastating hit to their NCAA Tournament hopes this past week.  Brigham Young has lost star Sophomore center Brandon Davies for the season.  No, not to a season-ending injury and not even for … Continue reading

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Toss Up: 2001 Miami Hurricanes vs. 2001 Carolina Panthers

It has always been a fun and compelling debate over whether the best team in college football one year, could beat the worst NFL team from that same year. I have always adamantly believed that regardless of how good a … Continue reading

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Countdown: Best Looking Basketball Shoes

Fashion is as much a part of sports as the games that are played.  As such, basketball shoes have been admired and collected by both athletes and non-athletes alike.  People have often lined up for hours outside their local Foot … Continue reading

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To Compete or Not to Compete: Joel Northrup’s Dilemma

by Brett Halpern, Esq. This past week, the Iowa High School Wrestling State Championships made national headlines.  Though Iowa is a breeding ground for some of the nation’s finest amateur wrestlers, the leading story emanating from this prestigious event was … Continue reading

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Valentine’s Day Special: A Guide to Bringing a Date to a Sporting Event

by Brett Halpern, Esq. In honor of Valentine’s Day, I thought I would turn my attention to a subject that all male sports fans at one point or another in their lives must deal with:  bringing a date/significant other to … Continue reading

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