F1: Racing’s incredible cost Morio/Creative CommonsPhoto by Morio under CC BY-SA 4.0 Since its inception in 1946, many regard Formula 1 as the pinnacle of motorsports. Featuring the quickest cars and the highest level of racing, the best of the best compete in this sport, and it’s quickly growing. With a cumulative TV audience of 1.55 billion in 2021, and F1 expecting to sell … [Read more...] about F1: Racing’s incredible cost
Success in college sports: A sign of a privileged childhood
Success in college sports: A sign of a privileged childhood William Webster/FileDoes success in high school, college and professional athletics come from pure talent and hard work? Or does a parent’s income and economic status give athletes an advantage or disadvantage? When it comes to having the right resources to be successful in pursuing a career in the world of athletics, … [Read more...] about Success in college sports: A sign of a privileged childhood
Why pay disparity persists between men’s, women’s sports
Why pay disparity persists between men’s, women’s sports Edwin Martinez/Creative CommonsPhoto by Edwin Martinez under CC BY-SA 2.0 The origins of the pay disparity between female and male athletes stem from the outdated belief that men are stronger than women. At the start of competitive sports, women were restricted by society from participating, giving men an early advantage … [Read more...] about Why pay disparity persists between men’s, women’s sports
Athletes reflect on Fair Pay to Play Act
Athletes reflect on Fair Pay to Play Act Vanessa Lim/FileIt has been almost a year since the Fair Pay to Play Act, which allows student athletes to make money off of their names, image and likeness, went into effect. The bill was originally introduced by state Sen. Nancy Skinner, D-Berkeley, who for years had felt that student athletes were exploited. “I think it is absolutely … [Read more...] about Athletes reflect on Fair Pay to Play Act
From the press box: 2022 Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic
From the press box: 2022 Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic I spent several days in — very hot — San Jose covering the Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic during the first week of August. I learned a lot from observing my colleagues for a day in the pressroom, but also from elevating my tennis coverage from collegiate to professional tennis, albeit just for a week. One of my most … [Read more...] about From the press box: 2022 Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic