Posts Tagged ‘ football ’

Conflicted Coverage: ESPN and Johnny Manziel

September 5, 2013
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Conflicted Coverage: ESPN and Johnny Manziel

ESPN reacted to Heisman-winner Johnny Manziel's controversial return to college football with both praise and criticism. What message are they trying to send to viewers, and why is it important culturally as well as financially?
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It’s the Euros, stupid!

June 22, 2012
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It’s the Euros, stupid!

A preview of the European Football Championship quarterfinal between Greece and Germany.
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Fantasy Football: Fandom Fail

January 4, 2012
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Fantasy Football: Fandom Fail

Fantasy football engenders a complex experience of fandom.
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“Africa’s Heartbreak”? A Report From Malawi

July 3, 2010
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“Africa’s Heartbreak”? A Report From Malawi

If "Africa" exists, it is only in brief moments, so to pity Africa and feel sorry for "its" loss is to fall into a nasty discursive trap.
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