By: Alexa DuMity Over 1,000 student-athletes competed at the Rio Olympics in 2016.[1] This included current and incoming student-athletes.[2] Many of these athletes were successful and brought home medals…
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The Fight Against Crippling the Student Athlete
By: Andres Chagolla The joy of running down a football field of fresh cut grass, running the base paths on a newly dragged baseball field, the echo of a…
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NCAA Faces Further Legal Trouble
By: Colette Phelps August has not only brought the start of the long awaited college football season for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), but also the start of further…
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When Sitting Speaks
By: Taylor Roderick People should be aware of breast cancer only in October; at least that’s the message DeAngelo Williams heard from the NFL last year. With the heavily-regulated Uniform…
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State Bans on MMA Fighting Infringe upon First Amendment Rights
By: Iulia Taranu Mixed Martial Arts (“MMA”) provides an avenue for many individuals to express themselves and showcase their talents in front of large audiences. It also provides a platform…
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NCAA Bylaw Modification Allows High School Baseball Draftees to Hire Sports Agents
By: Landon Morgan In December 2013, the Sports & Entertainment Journal published James F. Reid’s student-written article, where he discussed a much needed change to the NCAA bylaws. James F.…
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Transgender Athletes and the Segregated World of Sports
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…