June 8, 2025 (tulsaworld.com) – The National Association for Urban Debate Leagues chose the Tulsa Debate League to be the pilot project for expanding into debates devoted to sports topics.
There’s nothing wrong with the typical high school debate topics. But, honestly, subjects like government exploration of the Arctic, intellectual property rights and the establishment of a comprehensive bilateral trade agreement with the European Union just aren’t as attention-grabbing as NIL.
“Sports is relevant to debate,” said Rhonda Haynes, executive director of NAUDL. “Unfortunately, not a lot of people know about debate. Sports (topics) could create more access and grow an audience, not just for students but adults, as well.”