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Taking a Knee: How Colin Kaepernick Sparked a National Conversation

One activist moment in sports that stands out is when Colin Kaepernick took a knee during the national anthem in 2016. He did this to bring attention to police brutality and racial injustice. At first it didn’t get a ton… Continue Reading →

Mike Trout and the Fight to Stay on the Field

The crack of the bat still sounds the same when Mike Trout connects. For years, that sound has meant one thing in baseball. Whether it was a random regular season game or a big moment, people expected something to happen… Continue Reading →

Giants beat the Cubs 9-5 due to late spark in the Giants lineup.

The San Francisco Giants made a strong late push to beat the Chicago Cubs 9 to 5 in a spring training game on March 8. The game stayed competitive for most of the afternoon. However, a few big hits from… Continue Reading →

Social Media Persona – Maverick Stallings

This is one of my favorite photos I have, I like it because it allows me to show my love for God through my sport. The slang “Took Err” was one we used when we won a game, this picture… Continue Reading →

My Sport Media Diet: Then, Now, and What’s Next

The way I follow sports has definitely changed over the last five years. Back then, I mostly watched games on TV and caught highlights later on ESPN. It was pretty straightforward. If a game was on, I watched it. If… Continue Reading →

Making the Connection: Learning from Leadership in ODU Athletics

The sports industry is not just about what happens on the field. A lot of it depends on relationships, communication, and how well organizations connect with their audience. For this assignment, I wanted to reach out to someone within ODU… Continue Reading →

Hello world!

Welcome to Old Dominion University – WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging! This blog was created using WordPress as part of my Sports Journal! I set it up as a space to reflect… Continue Reading →

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