It is unlikely anyone reading this does not know about Nike: a company that ranks among the top of the list of Fortune 500 companies that are the largest United States corporations by total revenue, Nike permeates every facet of athletics - from sportswear to advertising to equipment. In 2014, Nike was valued at $19... Continue Reading →
Movers & Shakers: Spotlight on Shane Costa, UB Law Alumna & Agent with Pillar Sports Management
If there is an event associated with the professional sports community in Buffalo, it is almost a certainty Shane Costa will be in attendance. Not only will Shane be in attendance, but it is likely he will be volunteering in any and every capacity he can. Therefore, it is not a surprise that the last... Continue Reading →
SERIES: LEGISLATION BANNING YOUTH TACKLE FOOTBALL – PART 4: Blame the Treatment, not the Tackle
Photo Credit: Colin E. Braley/AP Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (“CTE”) is a degenerative disease that is theoretically linked to repeat mild traumatic brain injuries (“TBI”). Since its discovery in 2002, CTE has been studied extensively, especially in regard to its prevalence in participants of certain sports. In recent years, football has been front and center of... Continue Reading →
SERIES: LEGISLATION BANNING YOUTH TACKLE FOOTBALL – PART 3: Taking Steps in Response to Recent TBI Studies – Banning Youth Tackle Football
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (“CTE”) is a degenerative disease that is theoretically linked to repeat mild traumatic brain injuries (“TBI”). Since its discovery in 2002, CTE has been studied extensively, especially in regard to its prevalence in participants of certain sports. In recent years, football has been front and center of the discussion, as many former... Continue Reading →
SERIES: LEGISLATION BANNING YOUTH TACKLE FOOTBALL – PART 2: Traumatic Brain Injury – Noteworthy Cases
Photo Credit: Carolina Huddle Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (“CTE”) is a degenerative disease that is theoretically linked to repeat mild traumatic brain injuries (“TBI”). Since its discovery in 2002, CTE has been studied extensively, especially in regard to its prevalence in participants of certain sports. In recent years, football has been front and center of the... Continue Reading →
SERIES: LEGISLATION BANNING YOUTH TACKLE FOOTBALL – PART 1: Traumatic Brain Injury and its Effects
Photo Credit: Brainline.org In General Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (“CTE”) is a degenerative disease that is theoretically linked to repeat mild traumatic brain injuries (“TBI”). Since its discovery in 2002, CTE has been studied extensively, especially in regard to its prevalence in participants of certain sports. In recent years, football has been front and center of... Continue Reading →
Calgary Flames Coach Bill Peters is in Hot Water
Calgary Flames Head Coach Bill Peters was not behind the bench last night during the game against the Buffalo Sabres. Flames General Manager Brad Treliving “benched” Peters, effectively handing associate coach Geoff Ward the head coaching duties until the investigation behind Peters’ racist remarks and physical assault of former players is complete. On Monday night,... Continue Reading →
Hey, MSU (and NCAA): Let’s Talk Concussion Protocol
Surely you have not forgotten University of Tennessee Quarterback Brian Maurer’s month of head injuries (if you need a refresher, you can catch up here) throughout consecutive games in October. Well, another university has decided to ignore a solid hit to the head after Michigan State Quarterback Lewerke remained in the game this past Saturday.... Continue Reading →
Will the NCAA Really Allow Student Athletes to Receive Compensation for NIL? What Will These New Rules Look Like?
In its vague statement, the NCAA declared it would “permit students participating in athletics the opportunity to benefit from the use of their name, image, and likeness, in a manner consistent with the collegiate model.” You may wonder what these ground breaking new NIL rules (to be effective in about one year!) will look like.... Continue Reading →
Hey, Tennessee (and NCAA): Let’s Talk Concussion Protocol
Photo credit: APNews Brian Maurer is a freshman at the University of Tennessee. At 19 years old, Maurer has been the University’s starting quarterback since early October. In his first start on October 5, Maurer left the game during the second half after he took a substantial hit from a Georgia defender, resulting in a... Continue Reading →