Ethan's Park: A sports column in a sports-less time
Shashi Arnold It feels a bit funny to write a sports column at this point in our human history. F or as long as most Americans can remember, sports have always been a constant. Even during World War II, when the majority of male baseball players went off to war, women stepped up to the plate and kept the game running. After disasters like 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina, sports gave a grieving country something to cheer for. But now, with the whole world—sports included—at a standstill, there’s frankly not too much to have a sports-related opinion…
NFL broadcasts first virtual draft
Vegas lights are not shining Millions tuned in to watch Roger Goodell, the Commissioner of the National Football League, announce the first round picks of the first-ever virtual NFL Draft on Apr. 23. Due to the covid-19 pandemic, Goodell announced each name from the comfort of his own home rather than under the bright lights of Las Vegas, where the draft was originally supposed to be held. Shashi Arnold As usual, the broadcast showed the elated reactio…
Under Armour to donate medical supplies to Maryland hospitals
Under Armour has started to produce face shields, fabric face masks, and “specially equipped fanny packs” to donate to local Maryland hospitals in response to the covid-19 pandemic. The sportswear company, headquartered in Baltimore, is also exploring the production of hospital gowns and N-95 face masks. In Maryland, t he need for medical supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE) necessary to prevent the spread of the virus is greater than ever. The state received only one third of face shields, respirator masks, and surgical ma…
