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“I want to inspire and entertain young athletes with stories they feel represented by and can get excited about reading, while bringing imagination and joy back into youth sports. I think kids respond to lessons they learn while being entertained. It connects back to my desire to want to bring joy back to youth sports, […]

Opinion by Kara Alaimo Editor’s Note: Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is Toxic for Women and Girls — And How We Can Take It Back” was recently published by Alcove Press. Follow her on Instagram, Facebook and X. The opinions expressed in this commentary are her

From Earl to Tiger to Charlie, how golf is passed down from Woods to Woods Bob Harig, ESPN Senior Writer Tiger Woods‘ early prowess as a golfer and the influence his father, Earl, had on his development are legendary. It is the stuff of books and movies, and the 15-time major champion himself has long

By, Ella Smith I grew up in a Tar Heel home. My parents came to UNC from out-of-state, but my brother and I were born and bred as Tar Heels in Charlotte, NC. My parents encouraged us to try anything – robotics, painting, writing poetry, and sports – and we tried it all. However, I

Wolfpack Blitz is an annual reading initiative held by NC State Athletics where Wolfpack student-athletes donate their time and books to local elementary schools. It’s an opportunity for local elementary school students to have NC State student-athletes speak with them about the importance of reading, education and spending more time living, and less time on

By: Katey Lewicki, NCSU Swimming Growing up in Colorado, most kids craved the winter so they could hit the slopes. But I craved summer because the warm days meant swimming. From my first swim lesson, I knew the pool was going to be my second home. I started swimming when I was six for my

Published on: 01/31/2024 To support parents in navigating the complexities of today’s digital age, in which children can access inappropriate content, experience cyberbullying, suffer mental distress and addiction by using their screen devices, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, the Digital Health Institute for Transformation (DHIT) and other key community partners today announced the formation of The Digital

By Kevin Dotson, CNN Caitlin Clark, #22 of the Iowa Hawkeyes, jumps for a basket during the first half against the LSU Tigers during the Elite Eight round of the 2024 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament held at MVP Arena on Monday in Albany, New York. Scott Taetsch/NCAA Photos/Getty ImagesCNN —  Monday night’s Elite Eight showdown between Caitlin Clark’s Iowa Hawkeyes

Story by Matt Audilet D.J. Burns has endeared himself to the college basketball world — both for his talent on the court and his joyous attitude off of it. On Sunday evening, Burns led his No. 11 seed NC State Wolfpack to a 76-64 victory over the No. 4 seed Duke Blue Devils. The 6-foot-9,