The NFL (National Football League) has many Black athletes currently playing, but there was once a time when an unwritten rule did not allow any at all. From the 1930’s to the 1940’s Black players were hardly allowed on the field due to internal racism within the teams, organization, and fans. In 1919, Fritz Pollard […]

Every year on the second Sunday of February, the most popular sporting event in America, the Super Bowl, is played. Millions are in attendance or watching, however the next day is the most popular day to call in sick for work across America. This creates a problem for employers, however there could be a solution: […]

  Cleveland Storm Dethrones Monarchs in First Game of Season     By Jadah Stansfield At the Ask Academy, the focus is on STEM and academics — but that doesn’t mean scholars are not interested in sports. Scholars at our school often juggle their academic day with long hours of practice for teams at other […]

  Sadina Tarbox gives us a rundown of Sunday’s big game, from the perspective of a longtime Seahawks fan.     By Sadina Tarbox The Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots gained the NFC and AFC Championship titles during the playoffs; Seattle retaining their championship from the previous season. The two teams will face off in Super Bowl […]