Super Bowl

The owner of the Miami Dolphins is Stephen M. Ross, was born May 10, 1940, in Detroit, Michigan. He is married to Kara Gaffney. He has four children Jennifer Ross, Kimberly Ross, Avery (step child), drew (stepchild). He was a tax Attorney at coopers & lybrand in Detroit, in 1968. His business was also big on real estate they had multi-million dollar contracts in multiple large cities he was the chairman of the company and makes the deals with all of the property owners and all real…

From the beginning Aaron Hernandez was destined to be a great football player. He had all the athletic skill in the world and had the physical size to back it up. He had made a name for himself since his high school days, breaking and setting state records, and then in college he boasted that he would eventually make it into the NFL. That day did come but in a matter of seconds Aaron Hernandez threw that privilege all away; one bad decision has now altered his life path. He had gone from a $40…

The Bite Fight One of the craziest sporting events to have ever occurred was what some might call insane, scary, frightening, and shocking. This event that has triggered so many sports fans has made them question the ethics of this sport and of the people involved in it. This iconic moment in sports history shall forever be known as the bite fight. The bite fight was a boxing match in 1997 against Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield. Wayne Martin, was one of the people to have been able to…

Living in the United States, boys between the ages of eight through eighteen have more than likely played or been exposed to football at some point in their life. Football is such a popular sport in America that it even has its own day of the week where millions tune into watch. But what if the average American became more aware of the health risks that come along with playing football? In the book Concussion by Jeanne Marie, the reader learns the important role Dr. Omalu has when former…

The event that I visited over Thanksgiving break was the Detroit Lions Thanksgiving Day game. It was my first time going and I was extremely excited to participate in such a big event. The Thanksgiving Day game in Detroit is different than the other football games that are played at Ford Field. There is a different amount of emotion from the fans and the game creates a larger spectacle than usual. The fans create an atmosphere that is louder and more vibrant because it is a tradition for many…

In his years in the showbiz industry, Channing Tatum has been used to share some things with the public ever since becoming one of Hollywood’s most bankable and recognizable figures. However, for “War Dog: A Soldier’s Best Friend,” Tatum and his team of producers put the spotlight on three war veterans who share their respective stories and memories about their canine companions. Tatum knew about his desire to produce the said documentary, which will air in time for Veterans Day on HBO, yet he…

“Win from Within,” the theme of what some people consider to be one of Gatorade’s best commercials. The commercial was first aired February 25th during All Star Weekend in 2012. All-Star Weekend, also known as the “All-Star Break”, is week of festivities, contests, and an All-Star Game. All-Star weekend is a week in February, in the middle of the regular season, to give all of the players a week to relax. Gatorade, the “ultimate” sports drink, is known for having the leading professional…

Under Armour was created by former University of Maryland football player Kevin Plank, in 1996. The company started with a simple plan to make a more advanced T-shirt that not only provided compression, but got perspiration off your skin rather than absorb it. The plan was for the shirt to also regulate temperature between hot and cold, and enhance performance. “Under Armour is the originator of performance apparel - gear engineered to keep athletes cool, dry and light throughout the course of a…

Kia Kaha: Meaning to be forever strong on the field, so that you will be forever strong off the field. This phrase is the Highland High School rugby team’s motto. The Highland rugby team were champions who have 419 wins, 10 losses and 19 USA national championships. The coach, Larry Gelwix, mentored his players to be champions on the field as well as off the field. A movie was made based off of the Highland High School’s rugby team’s story. The movie Forever Strong states, “often, the stories of…

In the debate over whether success in sports comes from physical prowess or mental agility, Sanneh , the author of “What Could Be Better Than A Touchdown” and Heinrich, the author of Why We Run have similar views, with both authors supporting the idea that mental agility and physical prowess are equally important in sports. Mental strength and agility are just as important as physical prowess in sports. The article “What could be better than a Touchdown” shows that in every sport it is…