A $2.5 million fine and a lifetime ban later, former Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling has been thoroughly exiled from the National Basketball Association. Following the release of his racist commentary, caught on tape by girlfriend V. Stiviano, Sterling forced the hand of commissioner Adam Silver who had no choice but to impose the maximum penalty. Recently, Sterling even …
The Cleveland Cavaliers have sent statisticians to their coffins after securing the top selection in the NBA Draft for the third time in four years. After winning the lottery with 2.8% odds in 2011, Cleveland repeated in 2013(albeit with a more likely chance at 15.6%). Tuesday night, they pulled a four-year hat trick, stealing the top selection with 1.7% odds. …
As nations begin publishing their twenty-three men for the World Cup, USA manager Jurgen Klinsmann isn’t about to hand out spots before he has to. Thus, the manager compiled a list of the top thirty American players, and will unleash them to survive in the lion’s den of World Cup camp. The squad includes household names such as Tim Howard, …
There was a certain buzz in the air on a warm Wednesday night in Phoenix. Though the U.S. had faced Mexico a plethora of times before, this night brought a unique mystique about it. With the 2014 FIFA World Cup 70 days away, fans and players knew the importance of a solid performance. Stir that in with the debut of …
The annual hoopla surrounding the NFL playoffs has stirred its ruckus once again. With this year’s climax staged for New York(NJ really), an anticipant atmosphere has fueled the typical talk show mumblings and radio rumblings. Nevertheless, the NFL playoff model has been idolized by fellow sports leagues for its competitive balance, dramatic outcomes, and concise format. Television networks gush over …
Every two years, multitudes of cities around the world bid for the right to host the Winter Olympics. They vacuum up massive sums of money in taxes to host the event, all the while hoping the International Olympic Commission(IOC) takes notice. Why encumber the added stress, both politically and financially? In order to land the ultimate prize: hosting the biggest …
The events that occur behind the doors of an NFL locker room are hidden secrets to those on the outside. What happens after meetings, practices, and walkthroughs rarely reaches the clutches of the media. A team’s inner matters are usually protected by a beehive of spokespeople and public relations workers. Such circumstances make the release of the Richie Incognito and …
“Opportunity knocks once in a lifetime yo!” This line, originating from the song Lose Yourself by Eminem, sums up a mantra of modern society. At the current moment, opportunity is banging at the door of EA and the AFL’s joint apartment. Recently, the NCAA declined not to renew its’ deal with Electronic Arts. EA will no longer be producing NCAA College Football games, a …
1) Do you feel that NCAA athletes should be paid for their athletics? If so, why? Typical attorney answer but I am very split on this. First, many athletes are responsible for a significant amount of revenue drawn by the school but that is limited to the popular sport at the larger schools. (i.e football at Alabama). Where would the pay …
National television. Bright fluorescent-lit nights. Thousands of fans packed into bowl-shaped stadiums. These are but a few of the perks of playing high-level college sports. Whether it be football, basketball, or baseball, college athletes appear to be living a life in the fast lane. It is curious then for one to comprehend how or why a college should begin paying …
