Lacrosse, predominantly a Western New York sport, has found its brand in the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL). For those that do not know, the PLL is a men’s professional lacrosse league in North America, composed of seven teams. The league was co-founded by arguably the most famous lacrosse player in the history of the... Continue Reading →
The global pandemic had serious ramifications on the economics of professional sports in 2020/2021. The National Football League (NFL), which had seen steady increases in the salary cap every year since 2013, dropped for the first time in 2020 due to the pandemic. The NFL’s salary cap is set to return to the normal level... Continue Reading →
Following up on my initial post regarding Major League Baseball’s (MLB’s) proposal to provide housing for Minor League players beginning in 2022, the details of that proposal have finally surfaced. The policy is expected to provide furnished housing to over 90% of Minor League players across every level, as long as they are playing... Continue Reading →
Former Las Vegas Raiders Coach and ESPN Monday Night Football Host, Jon Gruden, is suing the NFL and Commissioner Roger Goodell following his termination from the Las Vegas Raiders. His termination came after his private emails were leaked during the investigation of the Washington Football Team. Just a few weeks after his termination, Gruden... Continue Reading →
Following a unanimous decision in September by Major League Baseball (MLB) owners, MLB will cover the housing costs of minor league players beginning in 2022. For nearly 5,000 affiliated minor league baseball players, this is an incredible development. It has been an ongoing difficulty for minor league players to secure affordable in-season housing. This... Continue Reading →
The National Football League (NFL) is looked at as the most popular sport in the United States, but also has the strongest international popularity among the top four American sports leagues. The NFL has primarily focused on London to help grow its game internationally and help build a fan base to support a possible... Continue Reading →
Covid-19 has created substantial change in the lives of everyone, but it has had a tremendous impact on the college sports world. Collegiate athletes had seasons cancelled, were required to get the vaccine to step back on their college campuses, and were strongarmed by college universities to comply with the Covid vaccine mandate. Not... Continue Reading →
Most would consider the 2020 pandemic shortened MLB season a success when the league successfully made it through crowning the Los Angeles Dodgers as the World Series Champions. The Major League Baseball Players Association (“MLBPA”) feels otherwise. The MLBPA believes the league negotiated in bad faith when coming to terms for the structure of... Continue Reading →