The PWHL announced on Wednesday, May 6th , that it would be expanding to Detroit.[1] This announcement marks the first of four teams that the PWHL plans to announce in the coming months. Detroit is an optimal location for a PWHL team because it had one of the highest attended Takeover... Continue Reading →
During the 2025 PWHL expansion draft, I remember seeing my favorite team didn’t protect my two favorite players and waiting with bated breath to see if they would remain Sceptres for the 2025-2026 season. I was heartbroken when I saw the Sceptres didn’t protect Sarah Nurse, but I was relieved when their fourth protected player... Continue Reading →
Last Sunday, girls flag football was announced as a sanctioned high school sport in Washington, D.C.[1] Girl’s flag football has grown throughout the years with more schools adding it as a club.[2] Now with it becoming a sanctioned sport in D.C., it will receive more public support, funding, space, and resources from schools.[3] This means... Continue Reading →
Last week, the International Olympic Committee announced a new policy essentially banning trans women from competing in women’s events in future Olympic games, beginning with the LA28 games. This new policy was adopted to solve an issue that seemingly does not exist, as only one openly transgender woman has ever competed in the Olympic Games.... Continue Reading →
Denver Summit FC recently closed on property at Santa Fe Yards.[1] Denver Summit stated that they acquired this land for a future soccer stadium.[2] This is an essential step in promoting women’s soccer.[3] Rob Cohen, Denver Summit’s controlling owner stated, “’This is a defining moment for Denver Summit FC and for the future of women’s... Continue Reading →
The FIFA Council recently approved new legislation that requires women’s teams in FIFA tournaments to have a woman head coach or an assistant coach.[1] This new requirement comes into effect ahead of the U-17 and U-20 Women’s World Cups and the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup.[2] Now, the teams must have “at least two women staff... Continue Reading →
If this is the first you’re hearing of FBI Director Kash Patel’s visit to the USA men’s hockey locker room, I strongly encourage you to read this post by Director of the UB Center for the Advancement of Sport, Nellie Drew. Professor Drew discusses the since-deleted Instagram video Dylan Larkin shared which showed the deeply... Continue Reading →
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 →