Fanmire Reports: Learning from Kobe’s Legacy

Fanmire Reports: Learning from Kobe’s Legacy

Baller. Proud #GirlDad. Philanthropist. Icon. The memories shared of Kobe Bryant over the past few weeks have been priceless. Players and performers alike paid tribute at the NBA All-Star game, and earlier this week, the public shared in a final memorial to Kobe and...
To be A Fan: Owning The Bad

To be A Fan: Owning The Bad

Joshua Heiliczer What Makes a Fan? It’s an interesting question, because it’s one we don’t think about often. Sometimes, people who just like something are considered “fans” of it, but I’d say this terminology is too broad. To get more specific, I would label someone...
Fanmire Reports: Fans Show Up, in Tragedy & Triumph

Fanmire Reports: Fans Show Up, in Tragedy & Triumph

From the team behind Fanmire What do the Knicks, the Patriots and Kevin Hart all have in common? Hardcore fans. There’s nothing like it. They don’t back down and they don’t give up, no matter how low the score—or the latest gossip. They are fans for life. Just look at...
Fans for Life: Fanmire Remembers Kobe

Fans for Life: Fanmire Remembers Kobe

A collective shockwave moved through the sports universe this weekend, and it went beyond sports. Whether you were a Lakers fan or not, you knew of the man, #24, and the game he loved. Kobe was focused, driven and fully dedicated to making a difference. He picked up...
To Be A Fan: Personal Growth

To Be A Fan: Personal Growth

Eliza Pluckhorn Being a part of a fandom is not a cliche, no matter how many people may frown others favorite band or celebrity. Being a dedicated fan is an important part of self care, and allows fans to find true enjoyment in something to the point where they go out...