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Oct 05, 2023
With aligned missions to leverage the power of sport to drive positive change, Global Sport Institute at ASU and Green Sports Alliance team up to launch the sport + sustainability venture challenge.
Ivy League cancels all winter sports, spring sports to tentatively begin in March 2021
Aug 30, 2022
As COVID-19 cases continue to surge across the United States, the Ivy League announced that it will cancel all winter sports practices and competitions on Thursday afternoon.
NFL Diversity Hiring Plan Draws Warning of Unintended Consequences
Aug 30, 2022
Dr. Kenneth Shropshire responds to the NFL's newest diversity hiring proposal that awards third-round draft picks.
L'Équipe: L'ombre Kapernick
Aug 30, 2022
"Black lives matter." Kenneth Shropshire, head of the Global Sport Institute at Arizona State University finds "this truly spectacular public stance" for an NFL that has so long sought to stay out of politics.
ASU completes $50 million in recent facilities upgrades
Aug 30, 2022
When the east sideline of Sun Devil Stadium was rebuilt last year, an area under the upper-seating section with beautiful views of the Hayden butte was left unfinished. The space is now home to the Global Sport Institute.
Penn State-Maryland matchup a showcase of Big Ten's diversity
Aug 30, 2022
According to a study from the Global Sport Institute at Arizona State University Maryland's hire is notable because at least 77% of offensive coordinators hired throughout college football over the past 10 years were white.
Global Sport Institute 2019-2020 Annual Report
Aug 30, 2022
Throughout the 2019-2020 academic year, the Global Sport Institute has exceeded all expectations in this new era of virtual collaboration and communication.
Will Cam Newton's race become an issue in Boston if the Patriots don't win?
Aug 30, 2022
Cam Newton faces heightened pressure from the history of racism in New England.
Why do Black college football coaches seldom get second chances?
Aug 30, 2022
There have been 54 non-interim Black head coaches ever in major-college football, all since 1979. More than any other reason, this low number is why Black head coaches rarely get second chances – because there aren’t many who even got first chances.
Mental Health Resources
Aug 30, 2022
Mental health issues are a real, but treatable illness, and you are not alone. If you are having thoughts of hurting yourself or need someone to talk to, please take action now by calling 1-800-273-8255 or by visiting suicidepreventionlifeline.org.
Why is the new NBA season starting so soon after the last one?
Aug 30, 2022
The NBA prepares for a truncated season in December— and in some markets, teams will actually get to play in front of fans. So what are the economic arguments behind the league’s scheduling?