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The NFL, Prank Calls, & the Desire to go Viral
Jax Ulbrich, Shedeur Sanders, and what happens when a billion-dollar league and viral trend exploitation meet
Omar Zahran
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Seven Podcast Interviews that Reinforced the Importance of Inclusion in Sports Fandom
An initial podcast concept evolved into a meaningful exploration of the fan experience for women, non-binary individuals, and marginalized communities
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Jana El Alfy: A Champion for Arabs
The Huskies’ center is providing Arab fans something many of us have never had: representation in the game of basketball
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Albany Firebirds, Billings Outlaws, & the Importance of Rivalries
Two of the AF1’s best teams have a budding animosity for one another, and that is great for the league
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Detroit, Grit, & the Importance of City Culture with Our Teams
The resurgence of the Detroit Pistons shows us why city culture and identity still matter in sports
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The Striking Similarities Between Arena Football and Basketball
Scoring, individual matchups, and the speed that make two sports that seem very different at first glance very similar to one another
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Cinderella Teams & the Ides of March Madness
We are seeing what happens when David has his sling taken away before facing Goliath
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The Complicated Relationship Between Adidas & Arabs
The tale of a brand that captivated Arabs but has also let us down over the years
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The Importance and Strategy of Kicking in Arena Football One
With so many ways to score points, it might be time to rethink the way kicking is approached in Arena Football One
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Sports Journalism & the Descent Into Celebrity
ESPN, Stephen A. Smith, and the prioritization of notoriety over substance
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A Rollercoaster Debut: Arena Football One Delivers on Action & Drama
After two franchises folded before the league kicked off doubts have risen, but the quality on the field shows us that we should probably stick around
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An Ode to Jimmy McGinty and "The Replacements"
In memory of the great Gene Hackman, whose performance in a silly football movie from 2000 continues to inspire me to this day