Many people in the basketball community have expressed their discontent with star NBA players who sit out games. Players opt to sit out of games to rest for what they would consider “higher-pressure games.”[1] People have criticized this for a plethora of reasons. Magic Johnson’s criticism was twofold: first, he ridiculed the idea that players... Continue Reading →
It was announced on Tuesday that the group led by Michael Andlauer purchased the Ottawa Senators for a $950 million.[1] The record setting price tag eclipsed the previous highmark of $900 million, set when the Pittsburgh Penguins sold in 2021.[2] The team was put up for sale by the Melnyk family after the death of... Continue Reading →
So this is a post 35 plus years in the making. It is a distinct honor and privilege to write this profile of UB Law alum and Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame inductee Class of 2023 Gerry Meehan, my mentor and my esteemed friend. Gerry is the consummate role model in this era in... Continue Reading →
Paul Iya is a 2013 graduate from the University at Buffalo School of Law and is currently a certified NFLPA agent working as the Director of Legal Affairs at Generation Sports Group. Agency is the dream for some who intend to pursue a career in sports law. Paul Iya is currently living that dream, so... Continue Reading →
This past Tuesday, June 6, the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, and LIV Golf announced that they agreed to a merger.[1] The agreement combines the commercial entities into a new company.[2] The merger shocked the golf world, as the companies have been at odds since LIV Golf was officially announced in October 2021.[3] LIV Golf... Continue Reading →
Months following the cancellation of the Starpoint High School wrestling season due to “serious allegations of inappropriate conduct by one or more members” of the wrestling team, parents of wrestlers affected by the cancellation ran for the School Board this past May. Their decision to run was in part due to their opposition of the... Continue Reading →
For my final post with the UB Law Sports & Entertainment Forum, I chose to profile a childhood friend who has become an inspiration to every small-town Western New York kid chasing a big dream. Stephen Carlson, an Ivy League-educated NFL tight end from Jamestown, graciously took the time out of his busy schedule to... Continue Reading →