By: John Keiter Jr. Formally known as Bruce Jenner, Caitlyn Jenner acclaimed national prominence for the first time after she won the gold medal in the decathlon event at the…
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Recognizing Head Injuries in Football & Concussion Litigation
By: Dexton Nye Football is the all-American sport that is coveted by millions of fans because it metaphorically represents struggle, victory, and loss. The “struggle” during a football game tends…
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Public Funding of Professional Sports Arenas
By: Grant Cragun Sports fans find seemingly universal pleasure in watching their teams play, especially when their teams win. Many of these fans are extremely dedicated to their favorite sports…
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The Lucrative Business of Athletic Apparel Agreements
By: Charles Soon Over the past decade, athletic apparel partnerships between intercollegiate athletic programs and athletic apparel providers have become increasingly lucrative. In 2015, several major National Collegiate Athletic Association…
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WSOP Main Event 2015: Professional Poker Players & Tax Liabilities
By: James Chong The World Series of Poker (“WSOP”) Main Event has concluded for 2015. The biggest winner of the WSOP will not be Joe McKeehen, but rather the United…
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A-List Artists, Lawsuits, and Etsy Fan Art
By: Miranda Stark Big name artists are cracking down on fan-made art. Recently, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, and Drake have expressed their disapproval of fan made art, which incorporates their song…
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Gender Inequality in Sports
By: Heidi Purtzer The United States has made undeniable strides in human rights and anti-discrimination efforts, but there is still much to work on. For forty-three years, Title IX has…
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The Conflict of Interest Issue with NCAA Student-Athletes and Professional Sports Counseling Panels
Under NCAA Bylaw 12.3, any student-athlete currently participating or who may be eligible to participate in intercollegiate sports may not agree to be represented by an athlete agent.
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Olympic College Athletes Struggle with NCAA Regulations
By: Chad Heywood Many of the nation’s finest college athletes are preparing to participate in the upcoming 2016 summer Olympics in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Participating athletes should keep in…
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Indian Mascots off the Reservation and Back in the Spotlight
On Monday, March 23, 2015, the Colorado State legislature introduced House Bill 15-1165, which confronts the issue of Native American mascots in the state’s high schools. Under the bill, any…