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Government in Sport April 21, 2019

The Full Legalization of Sports Betting in Canada Could Be Coming to Reality

Sports betting in its fullest form could be coming to Canada very soon! We explore the who, what, where, when, why, and how this…

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Academic Insight April 20, 2019

Volunteer in Sport to Land Your Dream Job

Do you dream of landing a job in the sport industry?  You’re not alone.  With so much competition, it can be hard to break…

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Gender in Sport April 19, 2019

Morgan Campbell’s Sports Prism: The Intersection of Sport and Society

Sport fans are addicted to sports. There is little else in the world that influences people to wear a group’s or organization’s logo on…

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Government in Sport April 18, 2019

Ontario’s New Plan for Sport Under a New Government

When Doug Ford was elected in June of 2018, many expected changes to how the provincial government overseas sport. After all, a new government,…

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Academic Insight April 17, 2019

The Reverse Socialization of Sport Fans – Do Children Influence Their Parents Fandom?

If you were to take a survey of 100 people and ask them how they came to be fans of their favourite sports teams,…

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Academic Insight April 17, 2019

Why Sport Management Professionals MUST Learn Financial Management

Whether you want to be a plumber, a hair dresser, a social worker, or a sports manager, it’s important to understand the basics of…

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Academic Insight April 16, 2019

Who’s in Charge of Professional Athletes?

This is a very broad ranging question for professional athletes who have agreed to contracts. In some cases, the rules are clear as to…

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Innovations April 16, 2019

What Ever Happened to the Markham Arena for Big Time Events?

No, we're not talking about the Markham Centennial Centre or the Markham PanAm Centre in Markham, Ontario, Canada. We're talking about what was supposed…

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Innovations April 16, 2019

Dress Codes in Golf Getting Blurry

The game of golf is one of the oldest sports in the world. In fact, the modern game of golf originated in 15th century…

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Academic Insight April 15, 2019

Pro Sport Athletes Connecting with Fans Through Digital Media

Many professional sport athletes are using digital media to connect with their fans in a way that they never did before. This article explores…

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Academic Insight April 13, 2019

How to Stand Out: A Crowded Professional Sport Saturday in Toronto

It’s going to be a day full of expectations in Toronto, Canada today as four major professional sports teams will all begin action starting…

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Industry Profiles April 12, 2019

Raptors Play-by Play Analyst Eric Smith: “Don’t Sweat the BIG Stuff”

For Toronto Raptors fans, Eric Smith is a familiar, neutralizing and harmonious voice. For decades, he has covered “Canada’s team” for Rogers Media Incorporated.…

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