Category: Sports

Banks expressed his regret for his vulgar comments on Instagram Live Deonte Banks, the first-round draft pick of the New York Giants, issued an apology on Monday for his profane rant against the Washington Commanders on Instagram Live. Banks, who grew up in Maryland and played college football at the University of Maryland, was upset that the Commanders passed on him in the NFL draft and selected cornerback Emmanuel Forbes…

Everton supporters are preparing to stage a series of protests before and during their game against Manchester United on Sunday, in response to the 10-point deduction imposed on their club by the Premier League. Everton hit with harsh penalty for breaching finance rules The Toffees were found guilty of breaking the profit and sustainability rules, which limit the losses that clubs can make over a three-year period. The Premier League…

The term ‘funflation’ has been coined to describe the phenomenon of rising prices for entertainment and leisure activities, such as going to concerts, museums, theme parks, and sporting events. In 2023, the average ticket price for a sporting event in the US increased by 25%, according to the Team Marketing Report. This is much higher than the general inflation rate of 8.5%, which is already the highest since 1981. What…

TV sports are one of the most popular and profitable forms of entertainment in the world. Millions of fans tune in to watch their favorite teams and athletes compete in various leagues and tournaments. TV sports also attract huge investments from advertisers, sponsors, and broadcasters who want to reach a large and loyal audience. However, TV sports are not immune to the challenges and changes that are affecting the media…

Marcus Rashford is not only a star on the pitch, but also a champion of social causes off it. The Manchester United and England forward has been leading the campaign to end child food poverty in the UK, and has also been vocal about the need to tackle climate change and promote sustainability. His efforts have earned him widespread praise and recognition, as well as inspiring other sports stars to…

What is Special Olympics? Special Olympics is a global movement that provides opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities to participate in sports and physical activities. The aim is to promote inclusion, acceptance, and empowerment for these individuals and their families. Special Olympics was founded in 1968 by Eunice Kennedy Shriver, and has grown to include more than six million athletes and unified partners in over 190 countries. South Coast Region…

Seton Catholic High School in Vancouver, Washington, has a unique approach to building its football team. The school encourages athletes from other sports to join the football program, creating a diverse and talented roster of players. The Benefits of Multi-Sport Athletes Seton Catholic’s football coach, Pete Wahlheim, believes that having multi-sport athletes on his team has many benefits. He says that playing different sports helps develop different skills, such as…

Tulane University announced on Monday that it has hired David Harris as its new director of athletics, effective Jan. 3, 2023. Harris will replace Troy Dannen, who left Tulane in October to become the AD at Washington. Harris brings experience and success from UNI Harris comes to Tulane from the University of Northern Iowa, where he served as the AD since 2016. During his tenure at UNI, Harris oversaw a…

World Athletics Council bans transgender women from female events The World Athletics Council has announced that transgender women who have gone through male puberty will not be allowed to compete in the female category at international events. The decision was made on the basis of “the overarching need to protect the female category”, according to the president of World Athletics, Sebastian Coe. The council also voted to reduce the maximum…

The year 2023 has been marked by high inflation rates, affecting the prices of various goods and services. However, one sector that has seen a particularly sharp increase is the entertainment industry, where live events such as concerts, sports, and museums are becoming more expensive than ever. This phenomenon, dubbed as ‘funflation’, is driven by several factors, such as pent-up demand, limited supply, rising costs, and changing consumer preferences. Pent-up…