On February 28, 2018, a tearful Shawn Oakman exited a courtroom in Waco, Texas a free man, and in the process creating the perfect storm in the NCAA and NFL. Baylor University, located in Waco, Texas is not known as a football powerhouse. It isn’t one of the pillars that the NCAA builds its ratings... Continue Reading →
The NBA has been dealing with the issue of "tanking" more than ever over the course of the last decade, and the recent success of the Philadelphia 76ers has seemed to legitimize this practice of losing games on purpose. With the prospect of Zion Williamson waiting for whatever franchise is able to land the #1... Continue Reading →
The Dallas Mavericks are seeking a trademark in “El Matador.” But should “El Matador” himself grant his team permission to seek the trademark? Last week, I discussed the problems that arose from “FitzMagic,” a nickname that Miami Dolphins safety Minkah Fitzpatrick tried to register as a trademark. His application was ultimately denied by the U.S.... Continue Reading →
March Madness 2019 could be the last of its kind, as student-athletes inch closer to victory in their class action antitrust lawsuit against the NCAA . . . and it's about time. March Madness 2018 was characterized by scandal and redemption. Last year at this time, the shortcomings of NCAA Division I men's basketball were fully... Continue Reading →
The current collective bargaining agreement governing the NFL disenfranchises college athletes entering the draft process, leaving them at the mercy of management. In late February every year, NFL owners and their respective staffs flock to Indianapolis to see an athletic showcase, labeled a Combine, with select draft eligible collegiate football players. To be clear, this... Continue Reading →
Facing a lawsuit from Robert Vanech, the AAF must stay focused on its core business so that it does not end up like the USFL The Alliance of American Football (AAF) continues to stay in the headlines, but not for the right reasons. The AAF’s season started with a bang when it debuted on February... Continue Reading →
Tim Donaghy is widely known as the referee who bet on NBA games and was punished for it back in 2008. Now his story is back in the news because of a recent ESPN article that claims he also fixed these games that he admitted to wagering on. In July of 2007, the FBI started... Continue Reading →
Photo Courtesy: lastwordonhockey.com Update: The Buffalo Sabres traded D prospect Brendan Guhle and a 1st round-pick in the 2019 entry-level draft to the Anaheim Ducks for D Brandon Montour. The 24 year-old Montour has 25 points (5g, 20a) in 62 gp in 2019. His contract is a reasonable $3.387 million through next season. For NHL fans, trade Deadline Day is arguably one of the most exciting days of the year. Typically, there is a lot of noise but nothing all that earth shattering happens. However, there is also a lot of potential for stars to be traded, and... Continue Reading →
Using their voices and social media presence, Major League Baseball players can achieve change in the workplace for industries involved in baseball. Over the course of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, the American economy has changed significantly, largely in response to technological advances applicable to industry. These changes in conjunction with societal values can be... Continue Reading →
