By Elayna Brdecka, Management, ’26 The “Save Ohio Sports” Act: Reversing the Betting Boom On January 1, 2023, Ohio officially legalized sports wagering, ushering in a gold rush for the state’s treasury and a new era of “frictionless” fan engagement. For three years, the Buckeye State was the epicenter of the betting boom, consistently ranking…

By Carter Sims, Sport Management, ‘28 College basketball doesn’t really have an offseason anymore—it just changes gears. As soon as the season ends in March, the focus shifts from games to movement. Coaches leave, jobs open, and within days the structure of the sport starts to look different. This year alone, there were more than…

By Addie Ryan, Sport Management, ‘28   With the 2025-2026 college basketball season coming to a close on April 6th with Michigan defeating UCONN in the national championship game 69-63, there is now a new focus for fans to turn to: the transfer portal. At midnight on April 7th, immediately following the national championship game,…

By: Thomas Rutherford, Finance, ’26 As the Stanley Cup Playoffs get closer, NHL fans are once again talking about more than just which teams can win the Cup. They are also talking about whether the league’s rules are fair. For years, one of the biggest arguments around the NHL playoffs was the “salary cap loophole.”…

By Felix Buabeng, sports management, “26 For many years, Major League Soccer (MLS) has faced one big question: can soccer really succeed in the United States? After almost 30 years, the answer seems to be yes—but it’s not perfect. MLS is growing quickly. More teams are joining the league, more fans are attending games, and…

By Declan Pleuss, Finance, ’26 On the afternoon of March 27, 2026, a black Land Rover rolled onto its side on a quiet two-lane road in Jupiter Island, Florida. The driver had to be pulled from the passenger door by a stranger. He was sweating profusely, his pupils were extremely dilated, and hydrocodone pills were…

By Sean Kelly, Accounting and Finance, ’26 Every April, the Masters feels different from every other event in sports. It is not just because of the green jacket, the history, or the course itself. It is because the tournament is presented as something bigger than golf. The Masters feels polished, exclusive, and almost untouchable. From…

By: Kevin Durkin, Sport Management, ’27 Major League Baseball is once again approaching a critical crossroads. With the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) set to expire after the 2026 season, conversations around a potential lockout are already heating up. While fans may just see it as billionaires arguing with millionaires, the reality is far more…

By: Frankie Christy, Media Production, ’27 In the bottom of the ninth of the World Baseball Classic semifinal, Geraldo Perdomo stepped up to the plate for the Dominican Republic down 2-1, with a runner in scoring position, 2 outs, and a trip to the World Baseball Classic on the line. It seemed as if the…

By: Kara Roberts, Communications Public Relations, ’26 Every year the NFL Scouting Combine takes place in Indianapolis, Indiana. It becomes one of the most anticipated events leading up to the NFL Draft. For a few days, attention shifts from game film to measurable performances. College players participate in a series of physical tests designed to…