As multiple sports continue to expand their leagues in the US, more and more cities have multiple sports to enjoy. It gives the residents (and people across the world) multiple teams to root for. The success of the sports teams not only is an economic booster, but also bring together
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Each continent or country has specific sports that represent them and the cultural landscape of the region. In North America, the four sports leagues that are more popular are referred to as the “Big Four” and are considered the highest level you can reach in the respective sports. The Big
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The NHL trade deadline was on March 21st and since then the players bought and dealt have been able to play multiple games. Now is the time to look back on the trades made by certain teams and see if the right decisions were. The teams have been locked in after
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Those Who Can Do, Teach: Athletes Turned Coaches
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Despite the deadline for the National Hockey League being later than normal this year, moves are already being speculated and made. The NHL Trade deadline date is Monday, March 21st this year. The trade deadline is the last day within the season that teams can trade players. Buyers, normally playoff teams,
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Whitewashed History leads to Racism in Hockey When you look at hockey leagues around the world, most are predominantly white. This goes for the players on the ice and people behind the scenes like coaches and front offices. But this is not how the sport started. The origins of the
The Evolution of Evander Kane: Is he really worth it?
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