The Sports Report
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The AFC Isn’t Just a Conference – It’s a Fight for Survival.
Big-time respect to David Johnson of Smyrna High School for dropping a serious football breakdown with his piece, “The AFC Isn’t Just a Conference. It’s a Fight for Survival.” David is still in high school and already writing with the depth, structure, and analytical mindset you’d expect from seasoned analysts, breaking down the AFC’s shifting…
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Tennessee Youth Selected to Represent State at 5 Star Nation All American Games
A group of seven-year-old football players from Tennessee will take the national stage later this month, representing Tennessee at the 5 Star Nation Youth All-American Games in Daytona Beach, Florida. The event brings together elite youth talent from across the country and provides young athletes with a rare opportunity to compete, learn, and be recognized
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Jordan Torunarigha Follows in His Father’s Footsteps with Super Eagles Debut
Jordan Torunarigha Follows in His Father’s Footsteps with Super Eagles Debut By Confidence Chibueze Jordan Torunarigha’s family was in the stands on Saturday during the Super Eagles’ final training session, as the Gent defender prepares to make his national team debut for the Super Eagles on Sunday against Sao Tome and Principe. Jordan, who represented
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Could Lane Kiffin Be Headed to the NFL? Colin Cowherd Thinks So.
Could Lane Kiffin Be Headed to the NFL? Colin Cowherd Thinks So When Colin Cowherd offers an opinion, it tends to spark debate. During a recent episode of The Herd Live, Cowherd suggested that Lane Kiffin, the offensive mastermind behind Ole Miss’s success, deserves serious consideration for an NFL job. He even hinted that the
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The Rise of Women’s Sports: A New Era of Popularity and Power
The Rise of Women’s Sports: A New Era of Popularity and Power By Marzell Davis Women’s sports are having a moment that’s been decades in the making. From packed arenas in women’s basketball to record-breaking TV ratings in soccer, it’s clear that the landscape of sports is changing fast. What used to be seen as
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How Year-Round Training Impacts College Athletes
The Hidden Strain: How Year-Round Training Impacts College Athletes Marzell Davis The phrase “student-athlete” often paints a picture of a balanced schedule in the morning, afternoon practice, and weekend games. Today’s college athletes live in a 24/7 cycle of training, competition, and recovery that leaves little time for anything else. The Never-Ending Calendar For football
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Get the Lobster Out: Looking Ahead to the NASCAR Round of Twelve
Get the Lobster Out: Looking Ahead to the NASCAR Round of Twelve Peyton Martin | NILvana Sports As the NASCAR Championship looms around the corner, the Round of Twelve is what stands between these drivers and the semifinal round on October 12th. With four drivers below the cut line, the following three races are imperative
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Breaking Into Sports Sales and Management
Lessons from Michael Chwalek: Breaking Into Sports Sales and Management Olivia Watkins | NILvana Sports When people think about working in sports, the spotlight often falls on the athletes. But behind every successful athletic program are professionals who keep things running, from ticket sales to fan experience. Michael Chwalek, Athletic Ticket Sales Manager at Eastern
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Joshua Shoemaker: Finding Your “Why” in Sports Operations
Joshua Shoemaker: Finding Your “Why” in Sports Operations Olivia Watkins | NILvana Sports Working in sports is often seen as exciting and glamorous, but the reality is much more demanding — and rewarding in different ways. Joshua Shoemaker, Director of Operations for Women’s Lacrosse at the University of Southern California, offered a detailed look into
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Insights from Eric Kagdis: Learning What It Really Takes to Work in Sports
Insights from Eric Kagdis: Learning What It Really Takes to Work in Sports Olivia Watkins | NILvana Sports The sports industry is one that many students want to break into, but it’s not always as glamorous as it looks from the outside. I had the chance to talk with Eric Kagdis, Account and Operations Executive