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A few weeks ago at a Philadelphia Phillies game, I witnessed something inspiring that I doubt any other fans at sold-out Citizens Bank Park noticed.
Before the game, the Phillies held a brief on-field Wall of Fame induction ceremony. Retired players sat in chairs on a stage as a few short speeches were delivered. At its conclusion, dozens... See more
A few weeks ago at a Philadelphia Phillies game, I witnessed something inspiring that I doubt any other fans at sold-out Citizens Bank Park noticed.
Before the game, the Phillies held a brief on-field Wall of Fame induction ceremony. Retired players sat in chairs on a stage as a few short speeches were delivered. At its conclusion, dozens... See more
Like John McPhee waiting on the picnic table for insight on his article structure, Zuiker’s efforts point toward a definition of meaningful and valuable work that doesn’t require a frenetic busyness. Its magic instead becomes apparent at longer timescales, emanating from a pace that seems, in comparison with the relentless demands of high-tech
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Thus, as the cable-tv-dominated status quo crumbles, pro sports will develop a new playbook, centered around better telling player stories. Players will also have more opportunity to tell and sell these stories themselves, direct-to-consumer:
Lea Boreland • Adapting sports
