The NFL trade deadline is swiftly approaching, and we are already starting to see major deals around the league. On October 27, we saw All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson get traded from Indianapolis to Seattle in exchange for a 2027 third-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick. On October 29, we saw All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery... Continue Reading →
Bryce Underwood: Michigan’s Multimillion-Dollar Gamble and the Risks of College Athlete Compensation
The University of Michigan Wolverines benched sophomore quarterback Bryce Underwood against Penn State this past weekend. Underwood’s two first half interceptions, combined with his lackluster play in general, were enough for Head Coach Kyle Whittingham to pull the plug on his starting role both Saturday and for the upcoming game this weekend against Indiana. Underwood... Continue Reading →
An Overview of Saudi Involvement in Sports and Where We Stand Now
Whether we like it or not, Saudi Arabia has become a major force in global sports due to their financial investment. The Saudi-funded Public Investment Fund (PIF) now hosts events, owns teams, funds leagues, and will host the 2034 World Cup. In a sportswashing campaign that now has created leagues such as their attempt with... Continue Reading →
Discipline in College Football: Why Not Just Fine the Player?
This weekend, we saw two notable disciplinary situations come out of college football. Most notably, in the high-profile matchup between Oregon and USC, Trojans linebacker Desman Stephens was ejected for targeting. Stephens’s hit was ruled late and aimed at the head of Oregon quarterback Dante Moore, who was knocked out and stretchered into an ambulance... Continue Reading →
Partnership Between The Masters and The Open Championship Continues for Another Year
Two of the biggest and most historic golf tournaments in the world, The Masters and The Open Championship, have announced that they are continuing a partnership that gives golfers around the world more direct pathways to qualify. Both The Masters and The Open are major championship tournaments, and both hold significant weight as far as... Continue Reading →
New NHL Collective Bargaining Agreement Kicks in, what is Different?
On September 16, 2026, the NHL saw a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) take effect. According to the NHLPA, the CBA is intended to govern the terms and conditions of NHL players’ employment and the rights of the players, teams, league, and union. According to PuckPedia, one major change we will see with this new... Continue Reading →
Michigan vs. Western Michigan: What is the remedy for something like that?
Week one of the college football season was not without controversy, which is to be expected after an off-season of legal battles and on-the-fly decisions. One of the largest controversies took place in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where the University of Michigan Wolverines pulled victory from the jaws of defeat against the (on paper) far inferior... Continue Reading →
Dr. Chris Siuta, Buffalo Bandits Team Mental Skills Coach
Fans of professional sports often overlook one of the most important parts of sports: the mental side of the game. It is easy to focus on the physical talent on display in professional sports, but the mental aspect is just as crucial for the best athletes in the world. Dr. Chris Siuta is the team... Continue Reading →
LIV Golf Update
Since my previous blog post concerning the future of LIV Golf (Speculation Surrounding the Future of LIV Golf and Analyzing its Impact to this Point), the league and the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) have remained in the news for the same issues. According to The Wall Street Journal, Saudi Arabia’s PIF announced that it... Continue Reading →
Speculation Surrounding the Future of LIV Golf and Analyzing its Impact to this Point
Comments made by LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil recently have caused speculation and uncertainty regarding the league’s future. Though this is not a confirmed collapse of LIV Golf, O’Neil emphasized funding through the 2026 season and never confirmed anything beyond that. A statement like this can create pressure points from a legal and business perspective.... Continue Reading →