Tiger Finds Forgiveness at the Masters Golf Tournament

Tiger Finds Forgiveness at the Masters Golf Tournament

Humility Leads to Healing By Todd A. Smith           The tragic fall from grace of Tiger Woods can be summed up in one word, arrogance. … Magazine Topics: Celebrity Athletics Andre Johnson Fight Blown Out of Proportion Releasing Wonderlic Test Scores Epitome of Unethical Journalism MLB Exec Gives

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LeBron Says Racism in Sports Reason for Backlash

LeBron Says Racism in Sports Reason for Backlash

Racism Rears its Ugly Head By Todd A. Smith             When LeBron James made his much-anticipated “decision” on ESPN this summer, many critics blasted the… Magazine Topics: Celebrity Athletes and Social Issues BYU Sports Should Be Commended for Basketball Suspension Jalen Rose Off-Base Labeling Grant Hill an

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Jalen Rose Off-Base Labeling Grant Hill an Uncle Tom

Jalen Rose Off-Base Labeling Grant Hill an Uncle Tom

Please Wake Up By Todd A. Smith             Early Spike Lee movies became famous for their weird endings.  In 1988’s School Daze, Laurence Fishburne, weary… Magazine Topics: Celebrity Athletes and Social Issues LeBron Says Racism in Sports Reason for Backlash BYU Sports Should Be Commended for Basketball

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BYU Sports Should Be Commended for Basketball Suspension

BYU Sports Should Be Commended for Basketball Suspension

No Double Standard for BYU Sports By Todd A. Smith             I applaud the Brigham Young University (BYU) sports program for its recent suspension of… Magazine Topics: Sports NCAA Basketball Black Texas A&M Athletes Create Safe Space With BLUEprint NASCAR International Competition What Can Be Done to

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Athletes as Role Models: Is it a Good Idea?

Athletes as Role Models: Is it a Good Idea?

  Public Eye Does Not Equal Perfection By Todd A. Smith           The recent deaths of former NFL co-MVP Steve McNair and pop icon Michael… Magazine Topics: Celebrity Athletes and Political Issues LeBron James Takes ‘L’ With China Comments Despite Stellar Track Record on Issues Mikey Williams

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Andre Johnson Fight Blown Out of Proportion

Andre Johnson Fight Blown Out of Proportion

Parents Do Your Job By Todd A. Smith           I’m tired of it.  Every time a public figure behaves in a non-perfect manner, adults are… Magazine Topics: Michael Crabtree News Usually Off Field for Enigmatic Receiver Are Same People Trying to Remove History By Calling it CRT

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Tiger Woods Coverage Shows Lack of Celebrity Privacy

Tiger Woods Coverage Shows Lack of Celebrity Privacy

A Declawed Tiger By Todd A. Smith           We have always been a society obsessed with celebrity culture.  We fantasize about being a movie star… Magazine Topics: Opinion Celebrity Athletics Hollywood Culture Athletes and Social Issues Entertainment Industry Media Athletes and Political Issues Entertainers and Social Issues

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The Double Standard in Court of Public Opinion

The Double Standard in Court of Public Opinion

Black vs. White: The Double Standard Amongst Celebrities By Todd A. Smith             In the summer of 2003, Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant was… Magazine Topics: Opinion Celebrity Athletics Hollywood Culture Athletes and Social Issues Entertainment Industry Media Athletes and Political Issues Entertainers and Social Issues

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