Tag: athletes
Dec. 8, 2023
IMPACT celebrates community and achievement among the Big 5
At the Team Impact’s Philadelphia gala, one theme was prominent: community. Athletes, coaches, community members, children who have been part of the program and executives…
Dec. 8, 2023
Coach Spiker, Williams and Moore reflect on their Big 5 Classic victory
Coach Zach Spiker and the Drexel Dragons defeated the Villanova Wildcats in a dramatic ending to finish fifth. In their very first appearance in the…
May. 10, 2019
Caster Semenya and the pivotal case over testosterone levels
In a ruling that transcends any sporting precedent, the Court of Arbitration for Sport went against the appeal of two-time Olympic gold medalist Caster Semenya…
Apr. 21, 2017
Players get contracts, teachers still don’t
According to philly.com, Central High School teacher George Bezanis is raising money for a plane to fly a banner over the NFL draft, and it…
Feb. 4, 2016
NCAA develops initiative on student athlete mental health
The Daskalakis Athletic Center was host to a visit by the senior vice president and chief medical officer of the Sport Science Institute, Dr. Brian…
May. 16, 2014
State Rep and ESPN writer speak at Drexel Sports Pride Festival
Days after Michael Sam, the first openly gay player to be drafted into the National Football League, was recruited by the St. Louis Rams, The…
Jul. 12, 2013
ESPN Mag publishes Body Issue
Gary Player is one of the greatest golfers ever to play the game. He accumulated 25 career wins on the PGA Tour, including nine major…
May. 17, 2013
Sports aren’t perfect
I love sports. Trust me, they are the light of my life. Some of my most cherished memories involve sports, both as a fan and…
