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Industry Profiles September 27, 2026

20 Best Sports Team Mascots in Professional Sports

Twenty standout professional sports mascots selected for personality, local identity, entertainment value, longevity and their ability to connect teams with fans.

15 Sport Management Research Topics for Students and Researchers

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Academic Insight September 27, 2026

15 Sport Management Research Topics for Students and Researchers

Fifteen current sport management research topics updated for September 2026, with practical questions, methods and recent industry data to help narrow a student project.

10 Biggest Sports Media Companies Shaping How Fans Watch in 2026

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Industry Profiles September 27, 2026

10 Biggest Sports Media Companies Shaping How Fans Watch in 2026

A September 2026 look at 10 major sports media companies and platforms shaping NBA, MLB, NHL, NFL, WNBA and streaming distribution.

Performance-Enhancing Drugs in Sport: Examples, Risks and Anti-Doping Rules

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Athletes September 27, 2026

Performance-Enhancing Drugs in Sport: Examples, Risks and Anti-Doping Rules

A current, non-instructional guide to performance-enhancing drugs and methods in sport, aligned with the 2026 WADA Prohibited List and anti-doping basics.

What Is an Athletic Trainer? Duties, Salary, Education and Career Outlook

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Player Side of Sport September 27, 2026

What Is an Athletic Trainer? Duties, Salary, Education and Career Outlook

What athletic trainers do, how the U.S. credential differs from personal training, and what the latest BLS and Canadian Job Bank pay data shows…

Career-Ending Sports Injuries: What Ted Lasso’s Alice Chilton Gets Right

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Life After Sport September 27, 2026

Career-Ending Sports Injuries: What Ted Lasso’s Alice Chilton Gets Right

Ted Lasso’s Alice Chilton provides a timely starting point for a look at real-life career-ending sports injuries, famous examples, recovery and life after sport.

When Did Sports Resume After COVID-19? A Major Pro Sports Timeline

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Crisis Management September 27, 2026

When Did Sports Resume After COVID-19? A Major Pro Sports Timeline

A retrospective timeline of how major North American professional sports leagues returned after the COVID-19 shutdowns of 2020.

10 Influential Women in Sports Business Shaping the Industry in 2026

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Gender in Sport September 27, 2026

10 Influential Women in Sports Business Shaping the Industry in 2026

Ten influential women whose leadership in leagues, ownership, operations and innovation is helping shape the sports business landscape in 2026.

Greatest Black Baseball Players of All Time: 15 Legends Who Changed the Game

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Diversity September 27, 2026

Greatest Black Baseball Players of All Time: 15 Legends Who Changed the Game

Fifteen Black baseball legends whose performance, influence and place in baseball history changed the sport across the Negro Leagues and Major League Baseball.

North American Pro Sports Teams Named After Birds: Complete Guide

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Industry Profiles September 27, 2026

North American Pro Sports Teams Named After Birds: Complete Guide

A current league-by-league guide to 14 North American professional sports teams with bird-related names, including the PWHL’s Vancouver Goldeneyes.

Athletes and Mental Health: How Sports Is Changing the Conversation

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Trends September 27, 2026

Athletes and Mental Health: How Sports Is Changing the Conversation

Athletes are changing the mental-health conversation in sport, while NCAA policy and new 2026 data show why access to care, online abuse and team…

Above The Noise: DeMar DeRozan Announces Memoir Book

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Player Side May 9, 2024

Above The Noise: DeMar DeRozan Announces Memoir Book

DeMar DeRozan, the Chicago Bulls' standout and a renowned figure in professional basketball, has taken a bold step off the court and into the…

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Athletes November 29, 2020

Huddle Up! with Matias Bueno

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Career Advice November 18, 2020

Success is a Choice

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Career Advice November 18, 2020

Living Sport Podcast

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Sport Marketing November 18, 2020

Sports Marketing Huddle

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Gender in Sport November 18, 2020

Girl At The Game

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Sport Psychology November 18, 2020

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April 29, 2024

Owners of the Texas Rangers

You landed here in search of an answer to the question of who are the owners of the Texas Rangers. In the dynamic world…

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Industry Profiles April 17, 2024

Gradey Dick’s Mom

The answer to who is rising NBA star of the Toronto Raptors, Gradey Dick's mother is simple. Enter Carmen Dick. Carmen Dick (Jaspers) is…

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Diversity April 11, 2024

First Jewish NBA Player

Has there ever been a Jewish basketball player in the NBA? Yes, there has been and there are currently a few. But never a…

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December 9, 2023

Why Is Shohei Ohtani So Popular?

For those not deeply immersed in baseball fandom, the apparent query arises: What makes Shohei Ohtani so widely popular? Shohei Ohtani, the Japanese sensation,…

Why Did The Seattle Mariners Stock Team Store With Blue Jays Merchandise?

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July 20, 2023

Why Did The Seattle Mariners Stock Team Store With Blue Jays Merchandise?

"Seattle Mariners' Store: Get your Toronto Blue Jays merchandise! Limited time offer. Support your team and grab yours now. Shop today!" That would be…

In The NHL, Why Some Teams Represent A City But Others Represent An Entire State

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Industry Profiles September 28, 2022

In The NHL, Why Some Teams Represent A City But Others Represent An Entire State

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Career Guide

July 20, 2023

Member Services Coordinator

In the world of sport and recreational facilities, a Member Services Coordinator plays a crucial role in fostering a positive and inclusive environment for…

Career Guide

July 19, 2023

Communications Manager

In the fast-paced and competitive world of sport, effective communication plays a pivotal role in promoting events, managing brand reputation, and engaging with fans…

Career Guide

July 17, 2023

What is an Account Executive in Sport?

Sports have evolved far beyond mere entertainment; they are now a global industry with immense economic significance. At the heart of this industry lies…

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