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NBA’s Silver shows new leaders how to sail through rough waters
Ryan Clark Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementNBA Commissioner Adam Silver was just forced into a public show of authority only three months after taking the reins from David Stern on Feb. 1. After a short investigation, Silver fined and ultimately banned controversial Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling after the latter was recorded making racist comments about African-Americans.
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Debunking the myth: Red meat and eggs not so bad after all
Lauren Swan Food & BeverageThe early 2000s were full studies that suggested people should no longer eat eggs or red meat due to health issues. Information came out that exposed the risks of eating eggs, which included heart disease and raised cholesterol levels. Red meat was accused of causing heart failure and heart disease.
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The youth bias in professional sports
Nick Merrill Sports & FitnessThe days of development years, farm teams and "Put me in, coach!" seem to be fading fast. Every year, more and more rookies in professional sports are thrown right into the mix at the start of the season. And even more popular are student-athletes entering professional drafts as college juniors and even sophomores. Why the new trend in younger players? Maybe because it's working.
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Preparation, knowledge key in fighting West Nile virus
Katy Bynum Medical & Allied HealthcareSeveral counties in North Texas — one of the hardest hit regions by West Nile virus in recent years — have announced a coordinated effort to prevent and monitor the spread of the mosquito-borne infectious disease. Collin, Dallas, Denton and Tarrant counties are stepping up efforts with early tracking of the illness, with more than 1,200 mosquito traps.
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How unions would dramatically alter the player-coach relationship
Rey Hernandez Sports & FitnessOn March 24, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) for Region 13 held that student-athletes receiving scholarships at Northwestern University are "employees" under Section 2(3) of the National Labor Relations Act. The decision in this case applies only to private institutions such as Northwestern University that fall under the jurisdiction of the NLRB, but it is probably only a matter of time before public universities will have to address similar issues under the laws of their jurisdiction and their respective public employment relations board.
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Runners: Why failing to prepare is preparing to fail
Heidi Dawson Sports & FitnessThere are numerous reasons why runners often don't take the time to warm up properly before they set off. These may include time constraints, confusion over what they should be doing, or a feeling that they just don't need to warm up. But all three of these reasons aren't valid excuses, and I'm going to explain just why you should make the time for and put in the effort to warm up prerun.
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NCAA 10-second substitution rule: Looking forward
Rey Hernandez Sports & FitnessAfter receiving feedback from head coaches and the medical community, the NCAA recently decided to table the controversial proposed 10-second substitution rule. In pulling the proposal, the NCAA was spared from having to make a final determination about whether the player safety concerns that were raised were compelling enough to adopt a rule that would operate to slow down the fast-tempo offenses that have become more and more popular in recent years.
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Orange is the new track: Preventing hockey injuries with a dash of paint
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Medical & Allied HealthcareThe Look-Up Line, a 40-inch-wide neon orange stripe surrounding the playing ice perimeter in hockey was the inspiration of Thomas E. Smith. His hope is that it gives a brief visual warning to hockey players, much like a warning track in baseball.
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What’s new about dieting in 2014?
Bambi Majumdar Food & BeverageMore than two-thirds of adults in the U.S. fall within the obesity radar — a grim notion for a country that is also known for its cardiac and diabetic issues. Good health is intrinsically linked to good a body-mass index and a balanced weight that naturally aids the body to remain healthy. Health experts and doctors are constantly focused on better and healthier diets that will enable people to keep their weight healthy.
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How the ‘madness’ took over: TV and the NCAA tournament
Ross Lancaster Sports & FitnessThis week, much of America will be focused on brackets, as the annual NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship — better known as March Madness or simply the NCAA tournament — gets underway. It culminates, as always, with the Final Four, to be held this year at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
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