Jeff Levine

Assistant Clinical Professor @DrexelSMT | @LeBow Esport Business BSBA Program Lead | @SRLATweet President | Views are my own.

[Jeff Levine @jflevine]

Well done on willing it into life, @jonlovett!

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

When kids are deprived of play, their mental health suffers.

Over the past 50 years, the time kids spend playing outside and inside has plummeted. They're missing opportunities to bond, build self-control, be creative, and feel joy.

Free play is a key to happiness and growth.

[The New York Times @nytimes]

The U.S. women are set to take on the Netherlands at the World Cup. But they have already made history: Through their new labor agreement, they have secured more prize money than any other country’s players, even if they don’t win the tournament. https://t.co/QDPbVu5CXQ

[Bloomberg @business]

America might have a new pastime: cricket.

A Texas billionaire, Microsoft CEO and Bollywood actor are bringing the world's second-most popular game to the US https://t.co/pIILuAhwoW

[Dr. Ajhanai (AJ) Keaton @ajhanaikeaton]

Stereotypes Influence Black Women Athletes NIL Deals, Louisville Professor Says

I met with a Black owned newspaper ⁦@MNSpokesman⁩ a few weeks back. I love that my convo with them is circulating to other outlets ✊🏽 https://t.co/I6NpZ6YfXZ

[Richard Lapchick @RichardLapchick]

As part of my effort to focus all my activities on anti-racist work, I will be sharing weekly lists of selected articles on racism, mainly but not exclusively from the world of sport. @UCFDeVosSBM @InstituteSSJ @WomensSportsFdn @AP

[Alicia Jessop @RulingSports]

I don't know who's advising the NCAA legally, but today's reported letter to DI schools that they must follow NCAA rules over state laws is one of the worst legal directions I've seen a national organization take.

Laws aren't optional. Private associations can't violate the law.

[Andrew Brandt @AndrewBrandt]

The most striking terms of the PGA-LIV merger are these:

(1) The Saudi Public Investment Fund is now the exclusive investor in the new golf entity;
(2) The Fund has a right of first refusal on ANY new investment.

In simplest terms...they bought golf.

[The Esports Advocate @TEAdvocated]

TEA has confirmed that @overwatchleague will forgive past franchise fees of all teams. Further, sources tell @SBJ's @kevinhitt and @ByHunterCooke that this forgiveness could extend to @CODLeague teams that owe money:

[Aspen Institute Sports & Society @AspenInstSports]

Important series by @PhillyInquirer, @TULoganCenter & @tusportsmedia examining the state of North Philadelphia's rec facilities & youth sports programs. The series explores if investing in them should be a cornerstone anti-violence strategy for City Hall. https://t.co/9VrJ64Anl6

[Jeff Levine @jflevine]

I have a suggestion for this @AspenInstSports. Looking forward to sharing.

[Tom Farrey @TomFarrey]

Just read the @Surgeon_General report on social media and youth mental health. Some good recs in there.

Let me add one more: A call for healthy activities in the physical world that take devices out of kids’ hands for hours at a time and provide the social connection they seek.

Like sports.

[Alicia Cintron, PhD @AtotheCintron]

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[The Esports Advocate @TEAdvocated]

We have updated our story with the full email sent by @FaZeClan CEO Lee Trink to employees concerning layoffs - released as part of an SEC filing Friday:

[Josh Gerben @JoshGerben]

A trademark battle has begun between two NFL teams.

The Buccaneers have taken legal action to block a trademark filed by the Saints for "SAINTS CHEER KREWE."

Why?

Per filings, the Bucs claim they were the first to use the term KREWE.

A thread 🧵

#GoBucs #Saints

[Steve Berkowitz @ByBerkowitz]

While this is major development, if administrative law judge decides against NCAA, Pac-12 and USC, they can appeal to National Labor Relations Board, then, if necessary, they can pursue appeal in federal court.

[Center for Healing and Justice through Sport @CHJSorg]

The playbook for all coaches (and humans) is here. Reflect, read, download, and share. And let's do more to leverage the healing power of sport. #nothinghealslikesport #nhlsplaybook https://t.co/Tnn5FkYHdH @BDPerry @NeuroSequential @scefdn @AspenInstSports @meganabartlett

[Travis Dorsch @BigSkyBoiler]

Honored to have played a role in the development and launching of the @TeamUSOPC Quality Parenting Framework!

Find it HERE: https://t.co/X9wRoIMqcI

[Sam C. Ehrlich @samcehrlich]

The "[sic]" on "student-athletes" is, in a word, delicious.

[Alicia Cintron, PhD @AtotheCintron]

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