This series is a discussion of the legal issues in the sports world amid the novel coronavirus. This is a first for our forum, where each of our contributors will be authoring at least one post, discussing either the sports world now, or what will likely happen in the future, during this unprecedented time. One post will... Continue Reading →
Source: USA Today Images. The XFL has laid off all employees and suspended operations, with no intention to return, according to ESPN's Kevin Seifert and Field Yates. Just a few weeks ago, the XFL canceled the remainder of its season - five regular-season games and playoffs - due to COVID-19. The XFL promised to pay... Continue Reading →
Photo Source: The Canadian Press / Jason Franson The NBA and NHL share the winter and spring schedule in venues across North America. However, the leagues are in two different situations during the 2020 COVID-19 suspension. The future of NBA salaries are in flux, with players not understanding what the future holds, while a select... Continue Reading →
(Picture source: Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News) We've all been spoiled by sports. It has provided a path of study for the writers of this blog. It has been the catalyst of friendships and memories that will never be forgotten. Most importantly, it has been a tool to escape some of the hardships of life. However,... Continue Reading →
Source: Frank Gunn/Canadian Press 42-year-old David Ayres, Zamboni driver for the AHL Toronto Marlies and practice goalie for the Toronto Maple Leafs, became the oldest goaltender in NHL history to win in his debut as the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs last Saturday night. Ayres, the emergency goalie on assignment at Scotiabank Arena,... Continue Reading →
Source: AP Photo/Matt Slocum The team hasn’t adequately dealt with its cheating during the 2017 season, when Houston won the World Series, and just announcing that you’re moving forward doesn’t mean you can leave behind the damage you’ve done. - Mike Bolsinger Major League Baseball has thirty teams strategically placed throughout two countries. The locations... Continue Reading →
Photo Source: AP Photo / David Zalubowski The ramifications of the Houston Astros sign-stealing scandal have transcended beyond the on-field product, as daily fantasy players have filed a lawsuit against Major League Baseball, the Astros, and the Boston Red Sox for their roles in the operation coined Codebreaker. The complaint, Olson v. Major League Baseball, claims... Continue Reading →
The 74th NBA season tipped off October 22nd, with the defending champion Toronto Raptors beating the New Orleans Pelicans in overtime, followed by the Los Angeles Clippers defeating their roommates, the Los Angeles Lakers. The Raptors are coming off of their first NBA Championship, minus Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard, who left the Raptors for the... Continue Reading →