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 →
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 →
Formerly “amateur” athletes are earning substantial amounts of money, which has led to providers being concerned with liability if something goes wrong. The recent changes to NCAA practices now allowing NIL deals create the possibility of more malpractice lawsuits against team physicians and other medical providers.[1] It is now common for high-profile college athletes to... Continue Reading →
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins is in the concussion protocol after last Sunday’s game against the New England Patriots.[1] Higgins was carted off the field with only four minutes left in the game.[2] Higgins attempted to catch a ball down the right sideline, but hit the turf.[3] He was rolled onto his back, slowly... Continue Reading →