Photo source: medium.com After marathon negotiations, New York State's leaders announced late Tuesday night that a deal had been reached on a $212 billion budget. As expected the deal includes mobile sports betting for the first time in New York and maybe not so expected, but welcomed by many, the deal also earmarks a portion... Continue Reading →
If the Tokyo Olympics are Held, What Will They Look Like?
Photo source: Indiana Express (Illustration by Sujavit Dey) The Tokyo Olympics were postponed last March amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The games are now scheduled to take place from July 23 through August 8, 2021. With the pandemic still very much with us, many have speculated whether the games will actually take place at all. These... Continue Reading →
Texas High School Football Player is Charged with Assault after Attacking Referee
photo source: texashsfootball.com In a game between the Edinburg High School Bobcats and the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Bears last Thursday, Emmanuel Duron was ejected for exchanging words with the referee after a roughing the passer call. Duron was escorted off the field by a coach before rushing back to violently blindside the referee, Fred Garcia. Garcia,... Continue Reading →
Is Bryson Changing the Game?
Photo source: https://www.baseball-articles.com/ Going into this week’s Masters, many were wondering “will Bryson DeChambeau break Augusta National?” For anyone who follows the PGA Tour, the media focus on Bryson this week comes as no surprise. He has been one of the most talked about tour players for months. While it's clear now that he did... Continue Reading →
Erie County Department of Health Weighs in on Youth Sports Travel
Photo source: aspenprojectplay.org In an update last week, Governor Cuomo announced that the number of states and territories included on the Covid-19 Travel Advisory List had reached forty, with three more that meet metrics but are not being included. Cuomo explained, "[n]eighboring states Connecticut, New Jersey and Pennsylvania now meet the criteria for the travel... Continue Reading →
Lawyers for Bill Murray and the Doobie Brothers Exchange Humorous Jabs Over Song Use
Photo Source: williammurraygolf.com Bill Murray has long been a fixture in the golf community, from his iconic roll as the eccentric greens keeper in the classic Caddie Shack to his always entertaining rounds at the celebrity pro-am tournaments. Recently he has entered the world of golf apparel, launching William Murray Golf in 2017. His company... Continue Reading →
Niagara Falls Parent Sues Over Decision to Postpone Fall High School Football
Photo Source: thelagroup.com All over the country governors, health departments, and school districts have been forced to make many difficult decisions about how to safely handle a return to school amidst a pandemic. One of those decisions is whether or not sports will be played, and if so, which ones? Inevitably a decision either way... Continue Reading →
Religious Group is Fighting to Reinstate Transgender Sports Ban
Photo source: adflegal.org Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) is an Arizona based conservative group which advocates for "religious liberty, the sanctity of human life, freedom of speech, and marriage and family." Earlier this month, ADF filed an appeal to the 9th Circuit challenging a temporary injunction issued by an Idaho District Judge. The case is Hecox... Continue Reading →
The Debate Over Youth Sports Heats Up in St. Louis
Photo source: STL County Sports Families Against Youth Sports Mandate/Facebook Last week, the debate over youth sports reached the courthouse in St. Louis. A lawsuit was filed against County Executive Sam Page and St. Louis County. The lawsuit seeks to enjoin the restrictions on certain youth sports. Under the City of St. Louis Youth Sports... Continue Reading →
NYSPHSAA Releases Plan for Return to Interscholastic Athletics
Photo source: NYSPHSAA/Facebook It's September, that means kids are returning to school, football is finally back, and lattes are pumpkin spiced. Not all of these fall staples were guaranteed this year. However, this past week we saw professional football start, with limited or no in-person fans, and schools around the country are welcoming students back... Continue Reading →