By: Alex Kirby
The former head coach for Washington State University’s football team, Nick Rolovich, was terminated on October 18, 2021 for failing …
By: Andrew Craig
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By Julianna Danza
You can now feel the rush and excitement of placing bets on your favorite sports teams in the comfort of …
By: Evan Stele
The nation of Israel is no stranger to discrimination in international sports.[1] There is no better example of this than …
By: Noah Shanholtzer
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By: Emily Parker
Baseball sabermetrics have grown increasingly popular over the last few years.[1] Sabermetrics refers to “the use of statistical analysis …
By: Tim Lauxman
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By: Iulia Taranu
Mixed Martial Arts (“MMA”) provides an avenue for many individuals to express themselves and showcase their talents in front of …
Cities and states typically grant large subsidies for new venues that host professional sports teams. These subsidies come in the form of tax-exempt bonds, which are typically repaid over many years using levies, such as sales or hotel taxes. Investors who purchase these bonds do not pay taxes on their income, which allows for cheaper interest rates and lower costs on projects. Are these bonds mutually beneficial to both team owners, who advocate for the venues, and localities to justify granting bonds to build the venues? - Read more...
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 (“NCAA”) Division I programs entered into lengthy agreements with athletic apparel companies. In the Power Five autonomy era looming in NCAA athletics, much remains to be seen regarding player compensation, and the potential impact it may have on endorsement agreements between universities and apparel providers. - Read more...