[1] Antagonism between Russia and Ukraine has been drastically worsening since early 2014 when the Russian military crossed into Ukrainian territory after mass protests in Ukraine forced out a Russia-friendly president and replaced him with a pro-Western government.[2] Russia swiftly declared this change in Ukraine’s government an illegal coup and, immediately, sent armed forces to... Continue Reading →
Super Bowl Ad Prices & Restrictions
[1] If you were not one of the 70,000 fans in attendance at this year’s Super Bowl at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, you were likely one of the estimated 101.1 million television viewers who tuned in via NBC to watch the Los Angeles Rams beat the Cincinnati Bengals on a late fourth-quarter drive.[2] These... Continue Reading →
Super Bets on the Super Bowl
[i] Wagers placed on Super Bowl LVI reached record highs as legal online sports betting continues to boom in the United States following the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Murphy v. National Collegiate Athletic Association. In May 2018, the Supreme Court rescinded the federal ban on sports betting, opening the door to the legalization... Continue Reading →
From Football to Fortune 500: Tom Brady’s Post-Retirement Career Plans
[i] In a February 1, 2022, Instagram post, Tom Brady officially announced his retirement from the National Football League (NFL), stating that “right now, it’s best I leave the field of play to the next generation of dedicated and committed athletes.”[ii] As a third-generation Buffalo Bills fan, this was music to my ears. Over the... Continue Reading →