I recently had the wonderful opportunity to interview Jamia Pereira. Jamia is the Senior Program Coordinator for Project Play WNY.[1] Project Play is an initiative that works to ensure all children in Western New York have the opportunity to be active.[2] Jamia’s role allows her to help and support the team. This includes planning events,... Continue Reading →
Correcting the Call: How Misaligned Officiating and Discipline Undermine Institutional Trust in the NBA
A legitimate officiating system rests on more than the accuracy of individual calls. It requires consistency, transparency, coherence between internal and external processes, predictable standards, and proportional accountability. These principles form the governance baseline against which any modern sports league must be measured, especially in an era defined by real‑time video scrutiny, player empowerment, and... Continue Reading →
The D4vd Case: What the Three-Count Felony Complaint Actually Means
David Anthony Burke, known professionally as “D4vd,” built his fanbase through indie-pop songs that went viral on TikTok. Now, he is facing a three-count felony complaint in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Los Angeles, with charges that expose him to the death penalty. Here is what the complaint... Continue Reading →
Sitting Down with David Colligan, former at large Trustee of the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation
The Ralph C. Wilson Foundation was created after the death of former Buffalo Bills owner Ralph C. Wilson Jr. The Foundation was given $1.2 billion to spend over the course of 20-years. The money that funds the Foundation comes from the sale of the Buffalo Bills to the Pegula family. The 20-year limit on spending... Continue Reading →
Speculation Surrounding the Future of LIV Golf and Analyzing its Impact to this Point
Comments made by LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil recently have caused speculation and uncertainty regarding the league’s future. Though this is not a confirmed collapse of LIV Golf, O’Neil emphasized funding through the 2026 season and never confirmed anything beyond that. A statement like this can create pressure points from a legal and business perspective.... Continue Reading →
Division I Cabinet Adopts Changes to Pre-Enrollment Rules
Last Tuesday, the Division I Cabinet adopted changes to the pre-enrollment eligibility rules.[1] These rules are effective immediately for prospects enrolling in college during the 2026-2027 year.[2] Now, prospects will be required to withdraw from opt-in professional league drafts.[3] Prospects will be permitted to enter the draft once without it impacting their collegiate eligibility.[4] However,... Continue Reading →
Award Eligibility as Wage Regulation: Rethinking the 65 Game Threshold in the Modern NBA
Introduced at the start of the 2023–24 season, the NBA’s 65‑game rule was designed as a load management countermeasure—an attempt to curb the rise of discretionary rest and respond to fans and broadcast partners frustrated by declining star availability across the 82‑game schedule. Three seasons in, the rule is facing its first meaningful stress... Continue Reading →
Junk Fees: The Red Sox’s New Litigation Issue
The Boston Red Sox are facing a lawsuit over them “allegedly” charging fans junk fees. Junk Fees are extra added fees, that fans find out about at the end of purchasing a ticket. They artificially inflate the price of the tickets and aren’t disclosed until ticket checkout.[1] The lawsuit is a class action alleging... Continue Reading →
Red Sox Liability Management, Should They Have Let Contreras Play?
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 →
No Formal Discipline for Vrabel or Russini, Just Reputational Harm
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 →