Dear Chaka: Your Belly Up Sports March Madness Advice Column

Dear Chaka: Your Belly Up Sports March Madness Advice Column

Here is some March Madness advice with the NCAA Tournament being right around the corner! Do you smell that? Brackets are in the air! It is almost time for your office’s/church’s/school’s/family’s/cell block’s annual NCAA bracket wager. As Belly Up Sports’ resident NCAA expert (don’t snicker), I’m here to answer your burning questions. That’s right, get […]

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NBA

Featured NBA Top Three Reasons Andre Iguodala Belongs in the Hall of Fame August 31, 2023 If he returns, Golden State Warriors star Andre Iguodala will be enjoying his 20th season in the league, and his career is winding down. I know it’s strange to discuss Hall of Fame credentials with a guy averaging 11 […]

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 What Are The Best Basketball Movies of All Time?

What Are The Best Basketball Movies of All Time?

Basketball fans care about one thing: basketball. We eat, sleep, dream, obsess, worry, and constantly consume all things hoop-related. But, live games aren’t the only way to watch a little b-ball on screen. Who doesn’t love a classic sports movie? Whether it makes you laugh until your ribs hurt, cry (in a good way), or or […]

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 Mascot Madness: Changing the Name in Washington

Mascot Madness: Changing the Name in Washington

In 2020, we are seeing athletes, sponsors, and fans ask their teams and universities to make a real change in their image across the sports landscape. One easy, simplistic way to begin that change is through language. More specifically, the names we refer to schools, mascots, and team names as carry weight. And changing them […]

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 Isiah Thomas on the Original Dream Team.  Really?

Isiah Thomas on the Original Dream Team. Really?

By now, I’m sure everyone (or most–I don’t have cable, therefore I’m unable to) has watched or at least heard about the ESPN series “The Last Dance”. It chronicles the final season of the Chicago Bulls during their 1997-98 sixth NBA Championship season. Also, it has brought some interesting comments from former Detroit Pistons point […]

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 Mascot Madness- Alternate MLB Nicknames

Mascot Madness- Alternate MLB Nicknames

In 2020, we are seeing athletes, sponsors, and fans ask their teams and universities to make a real change to their image across the sports landscape. One easy, simplistic way to begin that change is through language. Changing the language used is definitely a way to stop honoring those on the wrong side of history. […]

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 Mascot Madness – UC Santa Cruz

Mascot Madness – UC Santa Cruz

In 2020, we are seeing athletes, sponsors, and fans ask their teams and universities to make a real change to their image across the sports landscape. One easy, simplistic way to begin that change is through language. Changing them is definitely a way to stop honoring those on the wrong side of history. As seen […]

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 Mascot Madness – Kansas City Chiefs

Mascot Madness – Kansas City Chiefs

In 2020, we are seeing athletes, sponsors, and fans ask their teams and universities to make a real change to their image across the sports landscape. One easy, simplistic way to begin that change is through language. Names we use to refer to schools, mascots, buildings, and team names carry weight. Changing them is definitely […]

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 Mascot Madness – Wake Forest

Mascot Madness – Wake Forest

In 2020, we are seeing athletes, sponsors, and fans ask their teams and universities to make a real change to their image across the sports landscape. One easy, simplistic way to begin that change is through language. Names we use to refer to schools, mascots, buildings, and team names carry weight. Changing them is definitely […]

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