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In the early 1980s, the philosopher Alasdair MacIntyre related a similar concern on a broader level; although we rate many things “good” or “bad” and pretend to operate as if we have absolute definitions these values, we in fact we...

Author: By Marcel E. Moran | Title: After Virtue and Basketball | 3/12/2010 | See Source »

These debates become even more confusing when trying to designate an athlete as the “greatest Olympians.” In 2008, Michael Phelps wowed the world by capturing eight gold medals in the swimming events he competed in, quickly garnering him that title. But from another perspective...

Author: By Marcel E. Moran | Title: After Virtue and Basketball | 3/12/2010 | See Source »

What ensues in the sporting world where no standards of excellence or value are set aside is plurality of honor and accomplishment. Awards in the NBA are given to the best non-starter (sixth man award), and in the Olympics athletes are dubbed “most decorated?...

Author: By Marcel E. Moran | Title: After Virtue and Basketball | 3/12/2010 | See Source »

If the No. 4 Crimson beats No. 5 Cornell in tonight’s NCAA quarterfinals at 7 pm, it will head to the Twin Cities for the women’s Frozen Four, 15 minutes away from Farni’s hometown of Minnetonka, and not far off McDonald?...

Author: By Christina C. Mcclintock, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Frozen Four Berth at Stake Against Rival | 3/12/2010 | See Source »

“I think ultimately, they’re a good team, but it’s all about us,” Bassett said. “They’re going to give us a good game. I think that if we show up to play that...

Author: By Christina C. Mcclintock, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Frozen Four Berth at Stake Against Rival | 3/12/2010 | See Source »

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