Company Towns, Finance, and the Sensationalist Zeitgeist Against the NCAA
Mark Emmert and the NCAA are staring down the gauntlet. Part One: NCAA Member Institutions: The…
Shabazz Napier: The Agent of Change (Not Quite)
Among a number of new proposals adopted on Tuesday, the NCAA has approved unlimited snacks and…
FC Besieged Barcelona: FIFA’s Hammer of Justice
In a season where FC Barcelona is already dealing with adversity, the soccer[i] gods are deciding…
Nobody Puts Baby in a Corner: Why the NLRB Decision is a Far Cry From Taking Down the NCAA
The Chicago regional office of the National Labor Relations Board decided in favor of Northwestern football…
Guilty By Association: Joint Employer Doctrine and Why the NCAA Should Tread Lightly Regarding the Northwestern NLRB Decision
So the Chicago regional office of the NLRB ruled that Northwestern is an employer and that…
ON FOOTBALL AND TAXES: THE PUSH TO REVOKE THE NFL’S TAX-EXEMPT STATUS
You may have never heard of Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R) of Utah. If you have heard…
A Return to the Past?
There is something poetic about NFL teams that once called Los Angeles home flirting with a…
Sam I Am: NFL Draft Prospect Aims to Break Barriers, Become the First Openly Gay Athlete Active in a Major U.S. Professional Sport
“Why do you love sports so much?” This question has been aimed my way for as…
Tight End, Or Not Tight End: That is Graham’s Question
This is a story that begins with a uniquely talented athlete, is littered with progressive ideas…
Down in Front! Chicago Cubs Threaten to Block the View From Nearby Rooftops
Ever since Wrigley Field opened in 1914 folks have tried to get a peek inside the…