After a pandemic hit the entire world at its core, there were many delays to scheduled events like musical tours, the airing of television and film, worldwide conferences and sports events. One main event that was cancelled in 2020 was … Continue reading Current Events: The Creation of the EURO Cup and Champions League Cup
Sports, and sports watching, are integral parts of American society and are deeply ingrained in American culture. Sports are important ways for people to bond and form strong communal connections with each other, regardless of background. Because of this, athletes … Continue reading Linguistic Anthropology: Examining Language-Based Racism in American Sports
Controversy struck across Europe on 18th April 2021 following the formation of a football Super League to rival the greatest leagues in the world: the Premier League and the Champions League. 12 of Europe’s biggest clubs incited outrage by announcing … Continue reading European Super League: The Biggest Scandal in Football History
The historical backdrop of the National Football League has roots crossing as far back as 1892 when previous Yale All-American gatekeeper William Heffelfinger was paid $500 by the Allegheny Athletic Association to play in a game against the Pittsburgh Athletic … Continue reading Anthropology: A Historical Overview of the NFL and Its Powerful Influence on American Culture
Football is arguably the biggest phenomenon in the United Kingdom. Just look at the outcry in the face of the recent European Super league proposal. If baseball is America’s pastime, then football is the UK’s all-the-time. Football in Britain is … Continue reading History of Women’s Football in Britain and Modern Revival
Football is a religion in England, it is much more than a mere sport. Similar to how Americans have American football and Indians have cricket, the English have football. In spite of football gaining widespread popularity over the years, with … Continue reading Anthropology: The Cultural Significance of Football in England and Its Influence on English Identity
Some may argue that it is better to watch sports on T.V. rather than venture out to a stadium and watch the game live. You are in the comfort of your own home. You can make yourself a snack without … Continue reading The Evolution of Sports Broadcasting in North America From Television to Streaming