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Women in the NFL
Buffalo Bills Are Staying In Orchard Park
Photograph: Adrian Kraus/AP The NFL owners have approved financing the loan and project plays for a new stadium in Western New York. The owners have approved $200-million in league financing for the new Buffalo Bills stadium and the overall project in general. [1] Shortly after approval, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz held a press conference to... Continue Reading →
Discrepancies in Discipline: The NFL Confronts Sports Betting
David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports The Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley has been suspended for at least the 2022 season after it was discovered he was gambling on games in 2021. [1] When Ridley was on the injury list for his mental health reasons, he gambled on games over a five-day stretch in... Continue Reading →
Social Media’s Impact on Sports Negotiations
Photo via Houston Chronicle In today’s world , anyone can share their opinion at the click of a button. Social media has drastically shaped and changed people’s opinions on popular discussions including politics, investment trends, and now professional sports. Along with the strong impact of social media, celebrities have major influence on their fans. Earlier... Continue Reading →
Black Sox Scandal Take 2
Named as one of the professional baseball’s most notorious scandals, the Chicago White Sox “Big Fix” of 1919 does not seem that far away. In 1919, eight members of the Chicago White Sox were bribed to throw the 1919 World Series to the Cincinnati Reds. [1] The accused players received $70,000 - $100,000 for losing... Continue Reading →
Effects of Opioid Use in an NFL Career – Lifetime Addiction?
AP Photo/Mary Schwalm Due to the intense nature of the game of football, it is no surprise that football players are no strangers to injuries. Injuries ranging from anxiety and depression to broken bones and nerve damage are among the daily injuries football players are at risk of. The opioid use statistics in the NFL... Continue Reading →
Should Steroid Use Preclude Hall of Fame Status?
(iPhone photo by Mike Mulholland) The historical National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York displays baseball-related artifacts and exhibits. [1] To be inducted into the Hall of Fame is a prestigious honor only given to the best of the best. This museum highlights and honors those who have surpassed the average... Continue Reading →