Photo credit: http://www.vanityfair.com The World Anti-Doping Agency is taking another look at whether marijuana should remain a banned substance, coming just a few short months after American sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson tested positive following USA Olympic Trials. Remember that? In June, Sha'Carri Richardson won the women's 100m Trials in a time of 10.86 seconds, thrilling new... Continue Reading →
Photo credit: https://www.theguardian.com Alberto Salazar, the former head coach of the Nike Oregon Project (NOP) who was banned for doping violations in 2019, lost his appeal in the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Wednesday. The Court upheld the four-year ban imposed on him two years ago, dashing aside any hopes to return to... Continue Reading →
Last May Allyson Felix published a Op-Ed and accompanying video in the New York Times. Felix detailed some of the challenges and obstacles she encountered when returning to training and later competition after giving birth. Specifically female runners are likely to lose sponsorships and endorsements. These runners must overcome a perception that they won't be... Continue Reading →
USAToday.com As the calendar turns to September, countless NFL fans prepare with wide eyes and high expectations for their favorite teams, with hopes that their team will play every Sunday for the next 5 months. The teams themselves, however are hard at work forging their best 53, preparing for their Week 1 opponent. Unfortunately, however,... Continue Reading →