CONGRATULATIONS BSELS CLASS OF 2026! We are proud to celebrate our BSELS Class of 2026! Congratulations to: Blake Breidenstein Jermaline Catul Robbie Cicciari Janae Dawan Scott Feighan Faith Herlan Julia Hoffmann Dalton James Spencer Katzman Lachlan Macintosh Jared Marder Ann Marie Marseglia Jaquelle Quenan Garrett Reinhard Joshua Sheets Kaley Skarren Mary Starr... 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 →
Pregnancy, Power, and the New WNBA CBA
The Golden State Valkyries announced on May 7 that center Iliana Rupert would miss the 2026 season due to pregnancy. The news prompted the team to file for a replacement contract and await league approval. The situation drew attention not only because of the Valkyries’ roster consequences, but because it arrived on the opening day... Continue Reading →
Viability of VID’s Suit Against Messi
Lionel Messi is one of the most famous soccer stars in the world. His presence on a team drives interest and intrigue wherever he plays. The ticket prices for games where Messi plays are typically much higher than they would normally be. His fame and popularity are one of... Continue Reading →
We Should Have Seen This Coming: Gambling Continues To Threaten Collegiate Athletics
Gambling continues to be an increasingly daunting feature of the sports world, with its risks particularly pervasive in collegiate athletics. It’s becoming harder to blame the athletes themselves, as the sports and entertainment industry seems to be all in on sports betting. It is promoted on TV, on billboards, in the stadiums, and just about everywhere in between.1 The NCAA itself... Continue Reading →
How the Toronto Tempo Proves International Expansion Pays Off for the WNBA
The WNBA’s expansion into Toronto was a strategic business move. The Toronto Tempo’s 2026 debut as the first WNBA franchise outside the United States shows how leagues can grow revenue by entering international markets with strong unmet demand. The WNBA expanded to Toronto during a period of record growth. In 2024, viewership hit 54 million,... Continue Reading →
Player Safety in an Era Where Fan Engagement is King
The Yankees and the Red Sox just wrapped up their first rivalry-fueled series of the 2026 season, with the Yankees completing their first sweep of the Sox in Fenway since 2021. These two historic rivals last clashed in the 2025 post season, where the Yankees ended up prevailing. During that series, Cam Schlittler, a young... Continue Reading →
Interview with Jamia Pereira, Senior Program Coordinator at Project Play WNY
I recently had the wonderful opportunity to interview Jamia Pereira. Jamia is the Senior Program Coordinator for Project Play WNY.[1] Project Play is an initiative that works to ensure all children in Western New York have the opportunity to be active.[2] Jamia’s role allows her to help and support the team. This includes planning events,... Continue Reading →
The D4vd Case: What the Three-Count Felony Complaint Actually Means
David Anthony Burke, known professionally as “D4vd,” built his fanbase through indie-pop songs that went viral on TikTok. Now, he is facing a three-count felony complaint in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Los Angeles, with charges that expose him to the death penalty. Here is what the complaint... Continue Reading →
Sitting Down with David Colligan, former at large Trustee of the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation
The Ralph C. Wilson Foundation was created after the death of former Buffalo Bills owner Ralph C. Wilson Jr. The Foundation was given $1.2 billion to spend over the course of 20-years. The money that funds the Foundation comes from the sale of the Buffalo Bills to the Pegula family. The 20-year limit on spending... Continue Reading →