Hashtags are a versatile way to communicate. It can be used as a way to categorize topics, a search function, or to group comments together to create a cohesive narrative of events. Hashtags on Twitter are especially useful in sporting events for the simple reason that sports are live and televised, and bring a lot …
This blog has debated whether October is the best month for sports, with a combination of MLB playoffs, the NFL season, and the start of the NBA at the end of the month. It’s no secret that the NBA is one of the Nao blog’s favorite sports with investments in teams ranging from the Portland …
Wilt Chamberlain, Danny Manning, and Andrew Wiggins Although the college basketball season is still over a month away, Andrew Wiggins, uber-uber-uber prospect of the Kansas Jayhawks, found his way into the spotlight in a big way. Getting a Sports Illustrated cover before playing one collegiate game is a sign of game changing expectations. Rumors …
Kevin Durant left his agent Rob Pelinka to join Jay-Z’s new sports agency Roc Nation over the weekend. Adding to Skylar Diggins, Robinson Cano, and Geno Smith, Durant is not only the first NBA athlete to join the agency, but by far the biggest name. He is simply a game changer for Roc Nation. It’s …
Champions On the Field, Champions in Social Media The San Francisco Giants swept the Detroit Tigers on Sunday to win their second World Series in three years. Amidst the post-morning hangover celebrations, the four games of the World Series were the lowest rated World Series games ever according to Nielsen TV ratings. This news by …