In Hachimura’s short time in the Japanese system, Sheppard found a basketball culture that prioritized coaching and personal growth above all else. The games were almost secondary. Out of that, Hachimura’s NBA future was honed.
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As chants of "equal pay" erupted during the US Women's National Team's World Cup win, one thing was clear: Despite their trophy, their fight isn't over yet.
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Ernst & Young commissioned a global online survey to investigate the important role of sports in the development of female executive in connection with its Women Athletes Global Leadership Network, which I reported on last March. The first-of-its-kind network is designed to connect female elite athletes with business and government leaders who can mentor, inspire, and open doors after their competitive sporting career.
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What we can say for sure is that these championships have helped shine an international spotlight on both cities for months during their respective postseasons and parade celebrations, generating significant free press and positive exposure which should do nothing but generate greater brand awareness and brand equity for both Toronto and St. Louis.
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The Green Sports Alliance is the environmentally-focused trade organization that convenes stakeholders from around the sporting world (teams, leagues, conferences, venues, corporate partners, governmental agencies, athletes, and fans) to promote healthy, sustainable communities where we live and play.
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“You have to instill confidence in yourself, and tell yourself that you’re good enough until you really believe it…”
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For sport to thrive, we need clean air and open spaces," writes Parker. "That’s why we set a bold target to source 100 percent renewable energy across our global operations by 2025, which saw major momentum this year as we committed to 100 percent renewable energy in North America and Europe.
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Norway also consistently ranks among the best in the world for Quality of Life and national happiness. There's certainly more that goes into that then their approach to youth sports, but there's little doubt the two are interconnected.
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He made simple passes look sexy," Lange says. "He used pump fakes in the lane to draw fouls. His weakside defense was so advanced. He's the most physical player on the floor, but it doesn't look athletic -- he's waddling around with that body. Nothing he's doing looks anything like what you see from kids on a Wednesday afternoon during the evaluation period. He's been like this forever.
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