On this Memorial Day, we will look into the precarious relationship the United States Military has with the professional sports leagues. But, if it were not for the sacrifices of the bravest among us, we would not be able to enjoy the simple pleasure of a professional game. So, thank you to all who have... Continue Reading →
International Athletes Profit Off NIL While Competing Off of U.S. Soil
Previously, I wrote about the difficulty that international student-athletes have had with the new NIL policies that have been enacted in the United States. International athletes are not allowed to profit off of their name, image, and likeness while in the United States because of their F-1 student visa status. Their visa does not... Continue Reading →
Kathy Hochul Signs Legislation to Allow Student-Athletes to Receive Compensation
On Monday, Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation that allows New York college athletes to receive compensation for their name, image, and likeness without the risk of forfeiting their scholarships or eligibility to participate in college sports. "Our collegiate student athletes are heroes on the field - and they deserve to be treated like heroes... Continue Reading →
Does the NBA Have a Tanking Issue?
The NBA’s current lottery system encourages teams who are struggling to do the least possible to be in the best position to select the draft prospect of their choice. The NBA lottery system works like this: The bottom 14 teams are put into a lottery and based on their standings at the end of... Continue Reading →
PSU NIL Collective To Offer Player Disability Insurance
NIL has changed the landscape of college sports. While giving athletes the opportunity to profit from NIL while in school, there is also new opportunity in unconventional ways for athletes to be provided with financial backing and support. Most recently, an NIL collective at Penn State, called “We ARE…”, has created a model that... Continue Reading →
Star Amateur Golfer chooses LIV over PGA
LIV Golf, the professional golf tour financed by the Saudi Public Investment Fund, has signed star amateur golfer David Puig. Puig, who has ranked as high as fifth in the amateur world rankings, has chosen to leave Arizona State to make his professional debut at LIV Golf’s next event at Rich Harvest Farms golf... Continue Reading →