On April 6, the Boston Red Sox played the Milwaukee Brewers in what has been a slow start for the baseball giant. The Red Sox lost the game, but the press conference after the game had fans talking more than the score. During the press conference following a game in which he was... Continue Reading →
The NFL insider space is oftentimes a race to see who can get scoops the fastest. With that comes typical journalistic ethics, which have been a topic of discussion in this space since the viral pictures of (now former) NFL insider Dianna Russini and Patriots Head Coach Mike Vrabel circulated through the internet. There are... Continue Reading →
For the first time in the WNBA’s nearly three-decade history, players will earn million-dollar salaries. The collective bargaining agreement ratified last month is the reason why. The WNBPA and the league negotiated a new deal that dramatically restructured player compensation at every level, from rookies entering their first professional contract to veteran superstars signing extensions. ... Continue Reading →
I was fortunate to speak with Bobby Marks about the path that took him from an intern for the New Jersey Nets to one of the most recognizable analysts in the NBA. In our conversation, he reflected on the moments that shaped him, the lessons he learned across two decades inside the Nets organization, and... Continue Reading →
In July of 2024, Ismael Ureña Pérez returned home from a local baseball academy in the Dominican Republic.[1] The next morning, Ismael’s urine was red and his skin was jaundiced.[2] He was rushed to the hospital and placed in intensive care for three days.[3] Ismael was then transferred to a medically induced coma.[4] Unfortunately, Ismael... Continue Reading →
I recently had the opportunity to interview Julia Harter, Legal Coordinator at Excel Sports Management, and 2025 Tulane University School of Law graduate. In doing so, I was fortunate to learn more about what it takes to build a successful career in sports law as a student and a new graduate. Our conversation covered Julia’s... Continue Reading →
In 2024, Masterson v. NCAA challenged the NCAA on its ban on Canadian Hockey League (CHL) players. This led the NCAA to change its eligibility rules to allow former junior hockey players to compete in college hockey. Now, the door has opened for players from the WHL, OHL, and QMJHL to play college hockey. According to... Continue Reading →
On Friday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order attempting to “fix” the ever-changing landscape college athletics. More specifically, it attempts to rein-in the current name, image, and likeness (NIL) landscape through changes to eligibility and transfer rules. This is, depending on who you ask, either long overdue compensation for athletes, or the complete unraveling... Continue Reading →
Last week, the International Olympic Committee announced a new policy essentially banning trans women from competing in women’s events in future Olympic games, beginning with the LA28 games. This new policy was adopted to solve an issue that seemingly does not exist, as only one openly transgender woman has ever competed in the Olympic Games.... Continue Reading →
Last week, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier publicly challenged the NFL’s famous Rooney Rule, arguing the rule is discriminatory and in violation of Florida law. Despite these attacks, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell does not seem to be backing down, stating, “we believe that diversity has been a benefit to the National Football League…We are well... Continue Reading →