Sports and the Web3 Era
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐍𝐅𝐓?
Basically it is a digital asset that you own and can trade or sell with other people. However, you actually own the asset much like if you went into the a store and purchased a piece of art. It is another form of currency, but is similar to buying a piece of unique art.
The Position of Power - Professional Male Athletes
Often I see articles centered around the plight of female athletes whether at the professional, semi-professional, or college level. However, I find less content centered around the professional male athlete and how their position of power, when not used in advocacy, is one of the biggest detriments to female athletes. Professional male athletes, in North America, who are currently playing have never been without a union. However, many female athletes who are currently playing have only recently had the luxury of union support and bargaining in a position of power.
Charter flights, Billionaires, & the WNBA
When this CBA was negotiated in 2020, perhaps air travel was less of a priority than it is now.
This article started off by teaching the reader about the CBA, but this is about more than the charter flights. This article’s aim is to open your eyes to the progress that has been made in the world of sports where women are playing.
The fact that W players are even talking about charter flights is a win. This conversation wasn’t necessarily at the forefront five years ago. But now, some of these women have owners who WANT to bring them all the luxuries of professional sports.
How to stand out to brands
This article was inspired by Jonquel Jones, who is the 2021 WNBA MVP. However, despite being name the MOST VALUABLE PLAYER, she expressed the struggles she has had receiving endorsement and sponsorship deals. I broke down some steps to take in order to change this reality.
A Tale of Two Leagues
When people discuss sports, they often default to leagues where men are playing. The ingrained viewpoint is that sports are inherently male.
Do we really need to try to follow what these leagues are doing? Do they actually set the end-all-be-all goal for other sports leagues?
I do not believe they do and comparing or aspiring to be like them might lead us into the same problems they are currently dealing with publicly.
New WNBA City Edition jerseys leaked, allegedly
Late Sunday night, people were tweeting an alleged leak of the new WNBA City Edition jerseys which were rumored to launch on April 8th. Looks like the Washington Mystics and Dallas Wings jerseys were released and rumor has it the Law Vegas Aces and Los Angeles Sparks jerseys are also out in select Dick’s Sporting Goods.