Last week as the Olympic hockey tournament played out, I received multiple communications from friends, students, former students and family members about the games. Following the Four Nations tournament last year, I had taken an active dislike to the face of the men's USA team. The Tkachuk brothers in particular are the epitome of what... Continue Reading →
The Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) came back to the table this week with a revised collective bargaining proposal, making notable concessions on two of the most contentious in what has become a grinding, 16-month negotiation. But the league wasn’t impressed, and with the 2026 season scheduled to tip off May 8, the window... Continue Reading →
On Thursday, NBA commissioner Adam Silver informed the league's 30 general managers that the NBA plans to implement anti-tanking rule changes beginning next season. The proposed solutions include: reserving the ability to protect draft picks only for top-four selections; freezing lottery odds at the trade deadline; prohibiting teams from picking in the top four in... Continue Reading →
Coaches often feel inclined to make public statements about their team’s performance. Earlier this month, former Kansas State Men’s Basketball head coach Jerome Tang found himself in hot water with the national media after harsh comments about the Wildcats’ performance in a blowout loss to Cincinnati. In the days after Tang’s comments, Kansas State made... Continue Reading →
The San Francisco 49ers players have experienced a number of injuries.[1] Many people believe it is due to the location of Levi’s Stadium.[2] The 49ers practice facility is next to Levi’s Stadium, and an electrical substation is located near this venue.[3] The theory is that electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure can cause harm to the body.[4]... Continue Reading →
The NFL report cards have been a staple of the last few years. It allowed the public to view how the various teams around the league treated their players. If you were previously unfamiliar, the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) would publish a report card grading each team on things such... Continue Reading →
We often see claims in media that transgender women, people assigned male at birth who socially and medically transition to female, have an inherent and unfair athletic advantage over cisgender women. However, a new meta-analysis published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine comparing physical fitness and body composition of transgender and cisgender individuals suggests... Continue Reading →
Every February, the NBA’s biggest stars come together for one weekend in a made-for-television spectacle meant to celebrate the league’s brightest talents and give the fans something to get excited about. Yet what is supposed to be a showcase of joy and creativity has become a flashpoint for frustration. If the event feels increasingly strained,... Continue Reading →
The NCAA typically does not allow athletes to compete in college sports if they have ever signed a professional contract. According to ESPN, the issue came to light when former Alabama men’s basketball player Charles Bediako decided to return to the team after spending the 2023-2024 season in the NBA G League, the NBA’s professional... Continue Reading →
My last blog post discussed the possibility of an increase in malpractice lawsuits against providers due to formerly “amateur” athletes earning substantial amounts of money and getting injured.[1] See https://ublawsportsforum.com/2026/02/09/paid-athletes-and-the-impact-on-liability-for-providers/. Lawsuits may arise if athletes are cleared to return-to-play too early or do not return to their pre-injury performance level. Institutions may be held liable... Continue Reading →