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Hopping into the rabbit debate⏱

The Lap Count • 412 implied HN points • 01 Mar 23
🎾 Sports Running Coaching Events Records Athletes
  1. New Balance Nationals Indoors is a big celebration of excellence in high school track and field with top athletes showcasing their talent.
  2. Madrid race faced challenges but still delivered a thrilling finish with Yared Nuguse taking the win.
  3. Athletics Ireland starting to pay their top coaches marks a positive step towards professionalizing coaching in the sport.

The UFC's Next Media Rights Deal + Netflix Cancels Break Point, Fox Adds Friday Night CFB, And Caitlin Clark Collects Another Trophy

Huddle Up • 16 implied HN points • 11 Mar 24
🎾 Sports Athletes Entertainment Streaming
  1. Netflix canceled the show Break Point due to low popularity, highlighting challenges in tennis and sports content on the platform.
  2. Fox will air college football games on Friday nights, expanding primetime football options and potentially impacting high school football.
  3. The UFC's upcoming media rights deal may involve ESPN, Netflix, Amazon, or Apple TV, showcasing its significant growth and value in the sports broadcasting landscape.
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The franchise tag⏱

The Lap Count • 334 implied HN points • 05 Apr 23
🎾 Sports Contracts Sponsorship Athletes
  1. Athletes can use contract negotiations to increase their value by understanding the market and timing their deals strategically.
  2. Transparency in athlete contracts could lead to increased salaries and create a competitive environment among athletes.
  3. Knowing the worth of fellow athletes' contracts can help negotiate better deals based on performance and market trends.

The NFL Combine Isn't Going Away Anytime Soon

Huddle Up • 16 implied HN points • 28 Feb 24
🎾 Sports NFL Business Media Events Athletes
  1. The NFL Combine remains a significant event in the NFL pre-draft process, starting in 1976 and becoming a key moment for teams to evaluate potential draft picks.
  2. The NFL Combine is a major business opportunity for the league, creating economic impact and serving as a platform for negotiations and sponsorships.
  3. Despite some criticism and calls for its end, the NFL Combine is unlikely to go away soon, as it continues to evolve and grow as a central media and business event for the NFL.

FLASH UPDATE: That was the most memorable distance race ever run at a New Hampshire indoor state championship

Beck of the Pack • 19 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🎾 Sports Running Performance Records Athletes
  1. A highly dramatic distance race took place at a New Hampshire indoor state championship between Lucian Gleiser and Jamie Lano, leading to unexpected results.
  2. The track and road running world is witnessing an increase in fast times, making it challenging to reevaluate what constitutes a world-class performance.
  3. The sport of competitive running is evolving with more athletes breaking records, potentially influenced by factors like advanced footwear and a larger pool of global talent.

Star athletes celebrated at 2023 Murray Bridge Sports Awards

Murray Bridge News • 78 implied HN points • 12 Oct 23
🎾 Sports Athletes Awards Events Community Achievements
  1. Seven local stars were celebrated at the Murray Bridge Sports Awards, showcasing talent from various sports.
  2. Nicky Smith was honored as sports volunteer of the year for her dedication off the court in netball.
  3. Andrew Heard, Janet Smith, and Megan Knight were recognized for their achievements in shooting, weightlifting, and bodybuilding respectively.

Alison Wade's essay on John Babington emphasizes a major problem of coaching abuse: never knowing where the edges of trust end

Beck of the Pack • 157 implied HN points • 21 Feb 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Sexual Abuse Coaching Athletes
  1. Coaching abuse can blur the edges of trust, making it hard to know where to draw the line.
  2. The issue of sexual abuse in coaching is complex, with challenges in identification and communication.
  3. Victims of abuse may struggle with speaking out, highlighting the importance of supporting those who come forward.

Hundred and first

Psychology Onions • 58 implied HN points • 06 Apr 23
🎾 Sports Basketball Athletes Coaches
  1. The post is about Tim Duncan's dominance in the 2003 NBA Western Conference Semifinals.
  2. Tim Duncan showcased his agility, footwork, fundamentals, and quiet confidence in that game.
  3. To see an impressive display, watch Tim Duncan in action during that game.

All Things Go, But Nothing Goes Faster Than Sports Glory Goes

Freddie deBoer • 1 HN point • 19 Feb 24
🎾 Sports Athletes Comparisons Legends Media bias
  1. The concept of 'Greatest of All Time' (GOAT) in sports is flawed because the title keeps changing hands quickly, making the term lose its meaning over time.
  2. Presentism, the bias towards the present, influences sports media to overlook past greats like Bart Starr and Sammy Baugh, focusing only on current players.
  3. Comparing athletes across eras is challenging and often biased due to the obsession with the present and the continuous turnover of 'greatest' titles in sports.

Season 04 - Newsletter 01 —> Athletes, sports teams and turbulent times

Product Hustle Stack Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 19 Feb 24
🎾 Sports Athletes Teams Relationships Career Advice Performance
  1. View yourself as an athlete on a team, not a family member, in the employer-employee relationship.
  2. Look beyond your current company to see what good product management looks like in other organizations.
  3. Build a portfolio of highlights to showcase growth and value, regardless of the circumstances or outlook.