As we enter the 28th week of deflategate, the NFL once again can’t seem to get out of the way of itself. This time, committing a reprehensible act against all-time great.
Women Do Not Fit Into One Box
There’s been a lot to praise in the world of women’s sports this summer. Yet, people still have trouble viewing females as athletes. This week, the Sports Dump looks at the nuanced world of femininity and the women leading the way to breaking the mold.
A Father, Son, and the Ocean
For Hawaiian Wai Sallas, surfing and life are intertwined. He tried to share that experience with his son, and found that life and surfing can sometimes be fickle.
Milwaukee Is Being Held Hostage–And History Says They’ll Pay the Ransom
History repeats itself in Milwaukee while history is made on the pitch by Team USA, in another edition of the Sports Dump. — Seattle still feels the agony. Like a recently amputated limb, the phantom pains come every fall and winter and linger to the summer. There’s no mistaking the absence. Even now, eight years…
The US Women’s World Cup Champs Are Not An Inspiration to Women
Since the Americans took home the crown at the Women’s World Cup in Canada, there have been a steady mantra of how inspirational the US team are for young girls. They are much more than that.
Sports Explained: Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest
A True American doesn’t wake up and put on his stars and stripes underwear and waltz around the house without consequences. A real patriot puts it all on the line for America. Joey Chestnut is that American as we dive into another edition of Sports Explained: Nathan’s Fmaous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest.
A Red Card In The Name of Equality
Once again, the eyes of the world have turned to the sport of soccer. As Japan and America fight in the World Cup Final on July 5th, we see signs of progress and back steps in this edition of the Friday Sports Dump.
The Decision II: The Torment is LeBron
Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James will probably resign with his hometown team, but as the city will tell you, nothing is guaranteed in the Cleveland.
US Soccer’s Dads
As the US Women’s National Team attempts to win its third World Cup, a trio of dads do their part to help the US’s Soccer Moms chase their dreams.
It’s Hard To Love this Country
New NBA and NHL champs were crowned this week and the U.S. Women’ National Team moved on to the knockout rounds. Sometimes however, sports takes a backseat to more pressing topics. In this week’s edition of the Friday Sports Dump, we go to Charleston, South Carolina.
Domestic Violence is Gender Blind: A Lesson Learned From Hope
United States Women’s Soccer Goalkeeper Hope Solo’s alleged actions of domestic violence elicits an imbalanced reaction compared to violence against women.
Why?
Sports Explained: The Women’s World Cup
From M&Ms to Michael Jordan, GMP’s Sports Explained series slide tackles, the Women’s World Cup.
What Would You Do With Only Eight Days With Your Child?
Cleveland Browns Punter Andy Lee had 8 days with his daughter and it changed his life. Meanwhile, the NFL continues to mettle with its fluid version of the “integrity of the league” in this edition of the Friday Sports Dump. — To say the NFL had a bad season last year would be an understatement.…
GMP Sports World Cup Playlist
Wai Salas curates the perfect playlist to get you pumped for The World Cup!
The Beginner’s Guide to the Women’s World Cup
The Women’s World Cup is here. Are you ready to be a true American and cheer on the Red, White, and Blue? Wai Sallas has you covered with The Beginner’s Guide to the Women’s World Cup.
Teams in Cleveland Send a Message of Hope
One day we will look back at this week as progress for human equality. While there’s some who refuse to step forward, professional teams in Cleveland step up for children in need.