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In the history of sport, there are moments that go far beyond wins, losses, or records. One of the most powerful examples came during the 1968 Summer Olympics, when two American sprinters turned a medal ceremony into a global statement on… Continue Reading →

The gym lights hum softly long before anyone else arrives. The echoes of a single basketball bouncing off hardwood cut through the silence. It’s early—earlier than most students ever see—and yet for college athletes, this is where the day begins…. Continue Reading →

This project gave me the opportunity to connect with a sport professional and gain real insight into the industry. I interviewed Tempestt Brevard, who currently works as a Fiscal Specialist for ODU. Through this conversation, I was able to learn… Continue Reading →

On April 9, 2017, the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Denver Nuggets 106–105 in a thrilling game that came down to the final seconds. The game was played at the Pepsi Center in Denver, and it quickly turned into one of the most memorable… Continue Reading →

For this assignment, I chose Instagram because it is one of the most visual and athlete-driven platforms in sports culture today. Instagram allows users to combine imagery, short-form video, captions, and hashtags to build a consistent identity. The persona I… Continue Reading →

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I would characterize my current “diet” for sport media as being quick, digital, and customized. Nowadays, social media sites like Instagram, TikTok, and X provide the majority of the sports content I watch. Throughout the day, I browse through clips,… Continue Reading →

For this semester-long professional connection assignment, I reached out to Tempestt Brevard, a respected professional within the athletic department at Old Dominion University. As a sport management major and student-athlete, I wanted to connect with someone who understands both the administrative and… Continue Reading →