The MLB season is in full swing, with big games, big bats, and big controversies already on the docket for the 2025 season. Opening Day took place on March 27th and 28th, but not without its problems. During the New York Yankees Opening Day game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Yankee players such as Jazz Chiasm and... Continue Reading →
Just after the new year began, top-ranked tennis star Jannik Sinner found himself facing his past mistakes. On February 15, 2025, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) issued a three-month ban to Sinner.[1] Months before his ban, Sinner received his anti-doping violation. Sinner tested positive for Clostebol – a banned anabolic steroid.[2] Sinner tested positive twice for the... Continue Reading →
NFL players are subject to a variety of fines each year. According to the NFL and the NFL Players Association, there is a well-defined schedule of infractions and fines that may be imposed.[1] The reason for these fines? “To outline the leagues and union’s expectations for players to conduct themselves in a way that honors the... Continue Reading →
While the 2024-2025 NFL season has come to an end, conversations surrounding the NFL referees are just starting to kick up. During the recent NFL season, the debate surrounding refereeing ignited once again.[1] Why has the conversation heated up? One reason. The Kansas City Chiefs. The NFL has always had controversial calls. For example, in the... Continue Reading →
As a professional athlete, your life is no longer private. Everyday life becomes public, including where you live. Recently, homes of professional athletes, including Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, have been broken into.[1] Like other celebrities, these pro-athletes are targeted due to their extended time away from home and their likelihood of owning valuables worth thousands... Continue Reading →
Molly Belden, Senior Associate Commissioner at Northeast – 10 (NE10) Conference did not always know she wanted to work in college athletics. Before beginning her professional career, Molly attended Hartwick College, where she was a Division III student-athlete on the tennis team. At Hartwick, she majored in political science and economics. She worked in the... Continue Reading →
Early this month, the Florida Gators mens basketball coach Todd Golden became immersed in the spotlight, but not for the right reasons. Golden recently has been the center of a Title IX investigation amongst allegations of sexual harassment, stalking, and cyberstalking.[1] The allegations come from various women, including students. The Title IX complaint was filed on... Continue Reading →
On October 19, 2024, the Texas Longhorns played Southeastern Conference (SEC) college football rival the Georgia Bulldogs in a matchup that will go down in history. History for what you might ask? Not because Georgia beat Texas in some memorable fashion, but because the Texas student section reacted after the referees called a controversial penalty... Continue Reading →
Back in June of 2023, the Jacksonville Jaguars proposed a massive stadium renovation of over $1 billion that would change more than the looks of the stadium once completed. [2] The cost of the renovations would elicit a portion of the funds from the public. A similar project was announced by the Buffalo Bills in August of... Continue Reading →
The NHL arbitration process is unique in comparison to other professional sports leagues. Arbitration under Article 12 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) allows for every eligible NHL free agent, or in some instances, NHL teams, to file for salary arbitration in front of a neutral third party.[1] [2] However, the arbitration process is limited to restricted... Continue Reading →