Basketball is a universal sport. It crosses language barriers. It’s more than just a game. Well, at least that’s what the NBA advertises and claims. However, after spending a couple months in London, I quickly realized the faults in those statements. Try to find a free, 24/7 basketball court in South Kensington in London—they don’t exist. In fact, it takes quite the effort to … [Read more...] about Basketball as a universal sport
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Pepp runner to compete in London Olympics
Pepperdine student athelete Sarah Attar will compete as the 800-meter runner in the 2012 London Olympics as one of Saudi Arabia’s first women entrants. On Thursday, the International Olympics Committee (I.O.C.) announced Saudi Arabia would send two female athletes to the Olympics for the first time: Attar, the 800-meter race, and Wodjan Ali Seraj Abdulrahim Shahrkhani, for … [Read more...] about Pepp runner to compete in London Olympics
How an American girl survived a game of pick-up rugby in London
For Londoners, American football appears to be a wussy sport. The NFL has helmets and padding, while rugby has none of that. On the other hand, to Americans, rugby appears to be the lame sport. They can only pass backwards and there are not nearly as many juke moves nor are there any stiff arms. I came to London as the latter: the typical American who has no appreciation or … [Read more...] about How an American girl survived a game of pick-up rugby in London
Pippen, Deng, Outkast’s Big Boi highlight World Basketball Festival
LONDON, ENGLAND— To say basketball “isn’t a big deal” in London is an understatement. A few weeks ago, my friend and I went on a mission to find a court to play on. The nearest one was indoors, but charged a hefty $67 fee per hour. The nearest free one? —A 30-minute Tube ride away. We arrived to four baskets. Only one hoop had a net—well, half a net hanging off. Two local kids … [Read more...] about Pippen, Deng, Outkast’s Big Boi highlight World Basketball Festival
NCAA Committee On Infractions and Pepperdine resolve self-reported violations
MALIBU, Calif. – The NCAA Committee on Infractions released its final report today on self-reported violations by Pepperdine, according to a press release from the University. Of the penalties issued, many were proposed by the University and then agreed to by the Committee on Infractions. One area of violation was the over-awarding of financial aid to the baseball, men's … [Read more...] about NCAA Committee On Infractions and Pepperdine resolve self-reported violations