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PICHINI | Activism Belongs in Athletics
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This increasing activism represents a positive development. Athletes deserve to have a voice on social issues that are often deeply personal to them.
Arts & Entertainment
On The NFL Draft: Roger Goodell is a Cutie-Patootie
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In terms of drama, it was rather lacking.
2019
The Sun’s Top 15 Sports Pages of 2019
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Take a look back at how the year’s top Cornell sports headlines looked in print.
2010s
The Decade’s Top Cornell Athletes
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This list of 10 standout athletes from the 2010s includes national champions, all-time leading scorers and Olympians.
2010s
Top Cornell Sports Headlines From the 2010s
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The decade started with men’s basketball’s Sweet 16 run and ended with women’s hockey’s trip to the Frozen Four.
Athlete
Star Soccer Player Carli Lloyd Talks Equal Pay and History-Making Goals
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Two-time FIFA World Cup champion Carli Lloyd exchanged her number ten jersey and cleats for a sweater and jeans as she took to the stage at Cornell on Friday night.
physical education
Bahamas Dive Trips to Backcountry Cooking: Physical Education at Cornell
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The University’s P.E. class roster includes courses inspired by cultures across the globe, from Filipino Kali to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
construction
North Campus Construction Might Leave Club Sport Teams Without Practice Spaces
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As Cornell prepares to renovate and expand the North Campus housing area, members of Cornell’s club sports expressed concern that the project’s impending destruction of the Appel Fields — an outdoor sports space — will put the future of club sports in jeopardy.
Football
What Kicks Off at Kickoff? The Science and Risks of Being a Superfan
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It is no surprise that playing football can be dangerous; however, studies show that merely being a fan of football can also pose some serious risks. While many hail Super Bowl Sunday as a national holiday, evidence suggests that it is one of the unhealthiest days of the year. Football, one of the most followed sports in America, has some pretty serious fans — the Facebook presence of the NFL alone has over 17.2 million followers. Just last year, the championship game was broadcasted to over 103 million viewers. But the dramatic fluctuations from the victorious highs to the defeating, anxiety-ridden lows can take a toll on one’s body.
ILR
ILR Sports Leadership Summit to Bring Industry Leaders Together in New York City
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Fifteen sports industry professionals will speak in New York City at the ILR Sports Leadership Summit to discuss the opportunities and future of the industry. Speakers will include the current commissioner of the National Hockey League, the ESPN president and co-chair of Disney Media Networks and the co-head of CAA Sports.