In August, LA28, the planning committee for the Games, announced that it had deals with Comcast and Honda to name the venues for squash and volleyball.[1] To the average viewer who only tunes in to the Olympics every two years, this may not seem like a big deal considering coverage of the Olympics seems to... Continue Reading →
Lose Your Season, Lose Our Money: Illinois’s Attempt to Withhold Public Money Until Their Teams Start Winning
Earlier this month, the Chicago Bears announced that they were moving forward with their plans to build a new stadium, as their current stadium, Soldier Field, is one of the oldest stadiums in the NFL. However, their new stadium will be constructed in Chicago’s northwest suburb of Arlington Heights, as opposed to a downtown waterfront... Continue Reading →
FIFA’s Shift: Domestic Matches Abroad Spark Controversy
As the Champions League season is about to begin, European soccer fans have voiced their concerns over FIFA’s proposed plans to allow domestic leagues to stage matches abroad. In a joint letter, supporters’ groups have warned that FIFA would set a “dangerous precedent” by allowing domestic leagues to relocate matches abroad. Not only would these... Continue Reading →