The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina d’Ampezzo are less than two months away, and new reports are emerging that the main hockey rink may not be ready in time. The Palaitalia Arena at Santa Giulia is this Games’s only new venue, with organizers focusing on using existing venues in both Milan and Cortina-d’Ampezzo, a ski... Continue Reading →
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 →
Imane Khelif has become one of the most talked-about figures in international boxing, not only for her Olympic triumph but for the controversy surrounding her right to compete. The Algerian fighter was thrown into the spotlight in 2023 when the International Boxing Association (“IBA”) barred her from the world championships, claiming she had “failed gender... Continue Reading →
For many Winter Olympians, Beijing 2022 is in the rearview and Milan-Cortina 2026 is the focus. Following a decision from the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Kamila Valieva’s doping case, perhaps the skating community can too move on from Beijing 2022. At the Beijing 2022 Olympics, Valieva was found to have previously tested... Continue Reading →
- The U.S. is Cracking Down with RADA - In recent years, the Olympic Games and international competitions have been peppered with doping scandals. Team Russia and doping scandals have almost become synonymous (read about figure skater Kamila Valieva’s scandal here). However, Russia is not the only offender; other countries have had their fair share... Continue Reading →
- The Apology - On Monday, February 5, 2024, the London Police apologized to the alleged victim in a sexual assault case against five members of Canada’s 2018 Canadian World Junior team.[1] After describing the sexual assault charges against Carter Hart (Philadelphia Flyers), Michael McLeod (New Jersey Devils), Cal Foote (Devils), Dillon Dubé (Calgary Flames),... Continue Reading →
After enduring years of drug-related bans from world sporting events, it looks like Russia may be facing another ban, this time, for political reasons. Russia was banned from competing in the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang for drug-related offenses.[1] However, eligible Russian athletes competed as “Olympic Athletes from Russia,” not as official members of the... Continue Reading →
If you are a woman, you may have been followed while jogging or, if not, you likely know someone who has. This experience is often unsettling and can make someone question the safety of their usual running route. Among friends the typical advice is to “turn up a side street” or “carry mace.” While this... Continue Reading →
With the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics less than a year away, athletes and fans are already preparing. Yet, the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics continue to be a subject of public attention and controversy as the doping case for Russian figure skater, Kamila Valieva (17), endures. At the Beijing 2022 Olympics, Valieva was found to have... Continue Reading →
(Image via Turner Sports) U.S. Soccer and Warner Bros. Discovery (Turner Sports) agreed to an eight-year media rights deal in March 2022, with hopes of growing the American game, specifically, the women’s game. This Tuesday, January 17th, HBO Max will become the latest streaming service to enter the live sports arena, when it broadcasts the... Continue Reading →