Omar ZahranBasketball, Culture, & the Magic of Allen IversonIverson has been immortalized in Philadelphia, a reminder of the impact he had on basketball and American culture at large·8 min read·5 days ago----
Omar ZahranJontay Porter, Sports Betting, & the Integrity of the GameThe NBA’s continued integration of sports betting has presented new challenges, and the banning of Jontay Porter could be just the…·7 min read·6 days ago----
Omar ZahranOJ Simpson, the Intoxication of Fame, and the Monster Lurking WithinReflecting on the murder and trial that captivated a nation…and the lessons from an unchecked desire for celebrity·9 min read·Apr 20, 2024--1--1
Omar ZahranRethinking Player Contracts in the Context of PercentagesSalaries of players continue to rise, causing many to lose sight of a player’s value. Viewing contracts relative to the salary cap could…·7 min read·Apr 14, 2024----
Omar ZahranSports Teams, Communities, and the Specter of RelocationRegardless of a team’s success, fans often face a common enemy: team owners willing to leverage relocation to get new stadiums·8 min read·Apr 13, 2024----
Omar ZahranThe Evolving Intersection of Sports and TechnologyThe digital age, data efficiency, changing habits, and the negative repercussions that come with the influx of new technologies into the…·12 min read·Apr 6, 2024----
Omar ZahranShohei Ohtani and Baseball’s Recurring NightmareThe superstar’s arrival with the Dodgers was supposed to be a turning point for baseball, but now the sport must grapple with another…·7 min read·Mar 31, 2024----
Omar ZahranThe NBA’s Growing Globalization and the American Xenophobia Trying to Stop ItMany of the league’s best players are from other countries, which has led to a familiar flavor of societal nastiness: discrimination·9 min read·Mar 30, 2024----
Omar ZahranCollege Basketball is a Three Week Sport…For Better or WorseMarch Madness captivates the nation every year for a few weeks, but what about the rest of the college basketball season?·9 min read·Mar 24, 2024--14--14
Omar ZahranNFL Free Agency & the Quarterback Solar SystemThe league has dictated that only three positions are worth paying for, but is this the right approach?·7 min read·Mar 17, 2024----