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Still kicking: October falls (no, not the band)

My poor neglected blog… I’m back teaching this fall – and enjoying it immensely! – but it hasn’t left me with much time or mental… Continue reading Still kicking: October falls (no, not the band)

PUBLISHED ON October 10, 2018BY laurawiebein Life (the Universe and Everything)
autumn, basketball, fall, halloween, Leprous, NBA, October, transit

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

PUBLISHED ON July 25, 2018July 25, 2018BY laurawiebein Entertainment, Sports
basketball, CFL, FIBA, FNFA, football, NBA, New York Liberty, Norfolk County, soccer, TiCats, Tiger-Cats, WNBA

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

PUBLISHED ON May 14, 2018May 14, 2018BY laurawiebein Entertainment, Society & Culture, Sports
basketball, fashion, NBA, style, uniforms

Recommended listening – podcasts (winter 2018)

I listen to a lot of podcasts. At this particular stage in my life, I think I listen to more podcasts than anyone else I… Continue reading Recommended listening – podcasts (winter 2018)

PUBLISHED ON March 20, 2018BY laurawiebein Education, Entertainment, Life (the Universe and Everything), Society & Culture
advertising, architecture, basketball, cities, design, history, music, NBA, podcasts, radio, science, slavery, sports, sustainability

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

PUBLISHED ON March 12, 2018March 12, 2018BY laurawiebein Entertainment, Society & Culture, Sports, Travel
Africa, basketball, culture, documentary, film, global, international, NBA, society

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

PUBLISHED ON December 15, 2017December 15, 2017BY laurawiebein Education, Entertainment, Society & Culture, Sports
basketball, Ben Simmons, college, education, NBA

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?

PUBLISHED ON November 27, 2017November 28, 2017BY laurawiebein Education, Entertainment, Society & Culture, Sports
basketball, charity, college, education, Malcolm Brogdon, Milwaukee Bucks, NBA

College, or the NBA?

Our household’s TIFF experience this year, as I mentioned in my last post, included a screening of the basketball documentary The Carter Effect. I enjoyed the… Continue reading College, or the NBA?

PUBLISHED ON October 4, 2017October 4, 2017BY laurawiebein Education, Sports
basketball, college, college basketball, degrees, diplomas, NBA, The Carter Effect, Toronto raptors, university, Vince Carter

Sports with a cause

Last weekend we made our annual trek to TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival) and for the second year running we watched a basketball documentary. Last… Continue reading Sports with a cause

PUBLISHED ON September 22, 2017September 22, 2017BY laurawiebein Sports
basketball, charity, documentary, fundraising, good deeds, NBA, TIFF, Vince Carter