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How Sports in 2018 Inspired a Better Society

A look back at the biggest events, reports, and stories from the Aspen Institute Sports & Society Program this year.

BY Jon Solomon

Blog Post

12.18.2018
Civic Action

Why Athlete Activism Matters

As a companion piece to the event "Future of Sports Activism," editorial director Jon Solomon spoke with retired NBA player and author Etan Thomas about athlete activism in 2018.

BY Jon Solomon

Blog Post

12.03.2018
Sports

Recapping Day 1 of the Project Play Summit

Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Mary Carillo, Tony Hawk, and more took the stage to speak about the present and future of youth sports.

BY Jon Solomon

Blog Post

10.17.2018
Sports

Mary Carillo Talks Youth Sports

The former tennis player and broadcasting legend talks about playing with the boys, the state of youth sports, and more.

BY Risa Isard

Blog Post

10.12.2018
Sports

How France Really Won the World Cup

A book excerpt explains the the French advantage at the youth level — and how the US can catch up.

BY Tom Farrey

Blog Post

10.09.2018
Sports

The Value of Sports Betting

Gambling on sports is now legal in states outside Nevada. Where does that leave the leagues, governments, and more that stand to profit?

BY Andre Fountain

Blog Post

09.28.2018
Sports

The History Behind the NCAA Debate

As a companion piece to the event "Future of College Sports: Reimagining Athlete Pay," editorial director Jon Solomon reviews the history of the college amateurism debate.

BY Jon Solomon

Blog Post

04.23.2018
Sports

How Norway Won the Winter Olympics

The country's success presents a unique opportunity for the US.

BY Tom Farrey

Blog Post

02.27.2018
Sports

Why We Need More Colin Kaepernicks

Former NFL punter Chris Kluwe explains why more athletes should speak out against injustice.

BY Matt Connolly

Blog Post

09.18.2017
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