Pandemic-era entertainment, part 4
“How Bored Are You?” from Serge Ibaka and the Toronto Raptors There are numerous episodes online now. You can check them out on the Raptors… Continue reading Pandemic-era entertainment, part 4
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Pandemic-era entertainment, part 3
Sports podcasters who keep podcasting even though there are no more live sports Expect more podcast recommendations and thank yous… Continue reading Pandemic-era entertainment, part 3
I hope you’re watching the WNBA playoffs
I think (I hope!) I’ve mentioned that I invested in the WNBA League Pass this year. I’ve been taking advantage of it – to follow… Continue reading I hope you’re watching the WNBA playoffs
Sports all year round
I can’t deny that I’m suffering a little NBA withdrawal these summer months, but there’s been lots to keep me occupied in the off-season. It’s… Continue reading Sports all year round
The ongoing evolution of NBA uniforms: the short shorts club
Feature photo credit: Winslow Townson/AP, www.sportsnet.ca/basketball/nba/durant-says-raptors-og-anunoby-among-favourite-nba-rookies It’s more than a week since the Toronto Raptors were swept out of the 2018 NBA playoffs, but things are… Continue reading The ongoing evolution of NBA uniforms: the short shorts club
Interview: Student-Athlete Mental Health Initiative (SAMHI)
Thanks mostly to DeMar DeRozan (Toronto Raptors) and Kevin Love (Cleveland Cavaliers), I’ve been thinking a lot about athletes’ mental health. I want to say… Continue reading Interview: Student-Athlete Mental Health Initiative (SAMHI)
Interview with Taylor Sharp, Producer/Co-Director of HOOPS AFRICA: UBUNTU MATTERS
When I was still teaching, and just starting to get interested in the NBA, I became particularly intrigued by Basketball Without Borders. Forms of globalization, imperialism,… Continue reading Interview with Taylor Sharp, Producer/Co-Director of HOOPS AFRICA: UBUNTU MATTERS
Athletics and academics – interview with Glen Grunwald
Near the end of last month I had the opportunity to interview Glen Grunwald, current Director of Athletics and Recreation at McMaster University, and former… Continue reading Athletics and academics – interview with Glen Grunwald
Ben Simmons: education vs college
Or, against ‘One and Done’ Ever since I posted about Malcolm Brogdon, and maybe even before, I’ve been thinking that my next NBA post should… Continue reading Ben Simmons: education vs college
Who says no to Harvard and the NBA?
The answer to that question is Malcolm Brogdon. Though in the case of the NBA, his answer was more like “not yet” and, eventually, “yes.”… Continue reading Who says no to Harvard and the NBA?