Last Sunday, girls flag football was announced as a sanctioned high school sport in Washington, D.C.[1] Girl’s flag football has grown throughout the years with more schools adding it as a club.[2] Now with it becoming a sanctioned sport in D.C., it will receive more public support, funding, space, and resources from schools.[3] This means... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Denver Summit FC recently closed on property at Santa Fe Yards.[1] Denver Summit stated that they acquired this land for a future soccer stadium.[2] This is an essential step in promoting women’s soccer.[3] Rob Cohen, Denver Summit’s controlling owner stated, “’This is a defining moment for Denver Summit FC and for the future of women’s... Continue Reading →
The FIFA Council recently approved new legislation that requires women’s teams in FIFA tournaments to have a woman head coach or an assistant coach.[1] This new requirement comes into effect ahead of the U-17 and U-20 Women’s World Cups and the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup.[2] Now, the teams must have “at least two women staff... Continue Reading →
Hendrick Motorsports driver Alex Bowman will miss the NASCAR Cup race in Las Vegas this upcoming weekend.[1] On March 1st, Bowman fell ill, and was diagnosed with vertigo.[2] He attempted to complete laps at the Ten Tenths Motor Club road course, but he has not been cleared to return full-time.[3] Hendrick Motorsports President, Jeff Andrews... Continue Reading →
Atlanta Braves Jurickson Profar is currently facing a 162-game suspension due to testing positive for a performance enhancing drug.[1] The report states that Profar will forfeit his $15 million salary, and will be ineligible for both the postseason and the World Baseball Classic.[2] Last year, the MLB suspended Profar for eighty games without pay because... Continue Reading →
Studies have shown that athletes who play on turf fields suffer more injuries compared to athletes who play on grass fields.[1] Out of the thirty NFL stadiums, fifteen use turf and fifteen have real grass.[2] NFL injury data from 2012 to 2018 showed that “players had a 28% higher rate of non-contact lower extremity injuries... 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 →