Adidas has a tumultuous past with environmental groups. The group Greenpeace International has continuously confronted Adidas about their contribution to toxic waste, ultimately aiding Adidas in signing a commitment to have zero discharge of hazardous chemicals by 2020. Greenpeace International then scolded Adidas as they faltered in 2013, loading swimwear with hazardous PFC. As of 2014, […]
Patrick Willis was considered one of the elite linebackers in the NFL. His combination of size, speed and strength struck fear in the hearts of the opposition. Throughout his eight year career, he was elected to the Pro-bowl in his first seven seasons. But at age 30, seemingly in the prime of his career, Willis […]
Football headlines have been dominated by the NFL concussion debates over the last few years. Lately, NFL players and the league have attempted to find out more about concussions and the long term effects that they have on players. One of the biggest recent stories to emerge is two former NFL players agreeing to posthumously […]
In the midst of departing Auckland, New Zealand for the fifth leg of the Volvo Ocean Race, the anticipation builds towards the most famous–or infamous–part of this nine-month adventure… The sailors of the most technologically advanced around the world odyssey are about to embark on a quest that will take them through the Southern Ocean, […]
The fleet just arrived this weekend in Auckland, New Zealand, known as the City of Sails, and one of the spiritual homes of sailing, at roughly the halfway point of the Volvo Ocean Race… The Volvo Ocean Race is the Earth’s preeminent around the world sailing race. This year marks the 12th edition of this […]
