Formerly “amateur” athletes are earning substantial amounts of money, which has led to providers being concerned with liability if something goes wrong. The recent changes to NCAA practices now allowing NIL deals create the possibility of more malpractice lawsuits against team physicians and other medical providers.[1] It is now common for high-profile college athletes to... Continue Reading →
For decades, hockey has carried a certain image, fast, physical, and, for too long, dominated by men. But across the country, a quiet revolution is taking place in rinks big and small: girls are lacing up their skates, picking up sticks, and stepping into a space that once seemed out of reach. Youth girls’ hockey... Continue Reading →
D’Ann Keller is currently the Deputy Director of Athletics, the Senior Woman Administrator, and the Athletics Diversity and Inclusion Designee for UB Athletics. She graciously took the time to share insights into her career and offer advice for those interested in pursuing careers in athletics. How It Started D’Ann developed a love for athletics from... Continue Reading →
In 2022, high school senior Reese Brantmeier was the number one girl’s college prospect in the United States.[1] Accordingly, because Brantmeier was at the upper echelon of American junior tennis, she had a choice to make – turn professional or go to college. Brantmeier ultimately chose the latter and “accepted a scholarship to play for... 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 →
[1] Earlier this month on March 18th, the Minnesota Court of Appeals sent the lawsuit brought by transgender athlete JayCee Cooper against USA Powerlifting (USAPL) back to a trial court to determine whether she was banned from competing in the women’s category because of her transgender status or because of physical advantages. Cooper’s legal battle... Continue Reading →
If you have lived in a city, you know that green space can be hard to come by. As it seeks to develop a women’s professional soccer stadium, the City of Boston may be realizing how precious these green spaces are to some of its residents. Last month, the Emerald Necklace Conservancy Inc. and 15... Continue Reading →
Head coach Candice Moxley is back behind the bench for Western University’s women’s hockey team following an investigation led by London, Ontario, lawyer Elizabeth Hewitt.[1] Western, a university in London, whose sports teams play in U-Sports, the rough equivalent of NCAA DI athletics, retained Hewitt in August, according to sources, to investigate allegations that Moxley... 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 →