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2: Literature Review John F. Rooney Jr. of Oklahoma State University is the leading sports geographer and his research from 1974 in his book A Geography of American Sport from Cabin Creek to Anaheim is the foundation of sport geography research. In 1974, when Rooney did his research, he determined “The region encompassing Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and spilling over into several adjacent states is truly phenomenal as a player source region” (Rooney, 1974 p. 156). Rooney defined a player being…

The dust has settled, and the Cleveland Cavaliers organization is in a period of reflection and projection. This past Tuesday, the Cavs wrapped-up a whirlwind season that ended with a heartbreaking loss to the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals. No, Cleveland didn’t achieve its ultimate goal of winning the city its first championship in more than 50 years, but the monumental growth the team experienced was an ancillary prize. “We went through an awful lot of growing pains this year, and…

The debate over who holds the title of the NBA’s greatest player of all time - LeBron James or Michael Jordan - has been a hot topic in basketball. LeBron James, dubbed “The Chosen One,” entered the league in the 2003 draft and was immediately burdened with high expectations. Despite some initial hurdles, he not only met but surpassed these expectations, showcasing a level of skill that ignited a debate over whether he might be the greatest player in the history of basketball, a title often…