The Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB) have been labeled with one of the worst names you can have in the sports world – cheaters. Recently, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred released a nine-page report on findings from an investigation into claims that the Astros used video surveillance technology in their 2017 World Series run,… Continue reading Cheating on an Astro-nomical level
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Chicago Cubs Pitcher speaks at baseball fundrasier
Chicago Cubs pitcher and former UTM student Alec Mills delivered the keynote address at the Skyhawk Baseball team’s annual First Pitch Dinner in the UC Ballroom Jan. 26. Mills, who attended UTM from 2009-12, is the first UTM baseball player to play in Major League Baseball making his debut for the Kansas City Royals in… Continue reading Chicago Cubs Pitcher speaks at baseball fundrasier
Championship-induced hangovers
Athletes and sports fans are often times very superstitious. Trends like “The Madden Curse,” and jinxing are often prevalent concerns. But are “championship hangovers” real and if so, how concerned should we be for our teams? A championship hangover isn’t the typical sort of hangover someone would get after a night of drinking. This particular… Continue reading Championship-induced hangovers
Analyzing true fans and bandwagon fans
Sports fans exist in all forms across the globe, but how do teams establish fanbases? How do true fans identify bandwagon fans? Sports franchises survive off the fanbase they create and maintain. Cities with large markets such as New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas and so on typically have a large sports following. Teams in… Continue reading Analyzing true fans and bandwagon fans