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Sports Media's Reality TV Pivot

The way sports are discussed is shifting, prioritizing access over nuance. A change reminiscent of the one TV shows underwent two decades ago

Omar Zahran

Jayson Tatum

May 23, 2025

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Jayson Tatum, the Boston Celtics, & the Fleeting Nature of Success

How one injury might have shifted the landscape of an entire conference for the next couple of seasons

Omar Zahran

Technology

Meet OneCourt: A Device That's Making Sports More Accessible

May 20, 2025

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Meet OneCourt: A Device That's Making Sports More Accessible

A Seattle startup is bringing a new way to experience games to the blind and low vision community—and making sports more immersive in the process

Omar Zahran

Conspiracy Theories

The NBA Draft Lottery & the Chaos of Chance

May 15, 2025

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The NBA Draft Lottery & the Chaos of Chance

The fine line between skepticism and numerical variance

Omar Zahran

Kevin Durant

May 11, 2025

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Kevin Durant Doesn't Care About His Legacy & That's Good for Basketball Discourse

One of the greatest players to ever touch a basketball isn’t obsessed with his legacy, and neither should any of us—for the good of basketball discussions in the future

Omar Zahran

Sports

Knick Block Parties Remind Us of the Importance of Community & Fandom

May 8, 2025

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Knick Block Parties Remind Us of the Importance of Community & Fandom

The outdoor events outside of Madison Square Garden show us why love for sports and our teams is so beautiful

Omar Zahran

Fandom

Apr 26, 2025

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Seven Podcast Interviews that Reinforced the Importance of Inclusion in Sports Fandom

An initial podcast concept evolved into a meaningful exploration of the fan experience for women, non-binary individuals, and marginalized communities

Omar Zahran

WNBA

Apr 20, 2025

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Jana El Alfy: A Champion for Arabs

The Huskies’ center is providing Arab fans something many of us have never had: representation in the game of basketball

Omar Zahran

Detroit

Apr 10, 2025

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Detroit, Grit, & the Importance of City Culture with Our Teams

The resurgence of the Detroit Pistons shows us why city culture and identity still matter in sports

Omar Zahran

March Madness

Apr 1, 2025

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Cinderella Teams & the Ides of March Madness

We are seeing what happens when David has his sling taken away before facing Goliath

Omar Zahran

Culture

The Complicated Relationship Between Adidas & Arabs

Mar 28, 2025

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The Complicated Relationship Between Adidas & Arabs

The tale of a brand that captivated Arabs but has also let us down over the years

Omar Zahran

ESPN

Sports Journalism & the Descent Into Celebrity

Mar 20, 2025

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Sports Journalism & the Descent Into Celebrity

ESPN, Stephen A. Smith, and the prioritization of notoriety over substance

Omar Zahran

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Sports Media's Reality TV Pivot

Jayson Tatum, the Boston Celtics, & the Fleeting Nature of Success

Meet OneCourt: A Device That's Making Sports More Accessible

The NBA Draft Lottery & the Chaos of Chance

Kevin Durant Doesn't Care About His Legacy & That's Good for Basketball Discourse

Knick Block Parties Remind Us of the Importance of Community & Fandom

Seven Podcast Interviews that Reinforced the Importance of Inclusion in Sports Fandom

Jana El Alfy: A Champion for Arabs

Detroit, Grit, & the Importance of City Culture with Our Teams

Cinderella Teams & the Ides of March Madness

The Complicated Relationship Between Adidas & Arabs

Sports Journalism & the Descent Into Celebrity

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