Navigating NIL: Tennessee’s Legal Battle Against the NCAA

By Alec Keathley, Sport Management, 2023 In recent times, the NCAA vs. Tennessee dispute over alleged NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) violations has become a landmark case in collegiate sports, stirring debates about athlete compensation, institutional responsibility, and the evolving landscape of college athletics. Central to this controversy is Tennessee’s new starting quarterback, Nico Iamaleava,…

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Despite Winning His Appeal, Was Andrey Rublev’s Default Justifiable?

  James Tong, Journalism, ‘25   The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) announced yesterday that Russian tennis player, Andrey Rublev, won his appeal after being defaulted in his match Friday and losing ranking points and prize money. Rublev, 26, will be reinstated his ranking points as well as obtain his prize money from the tournament….

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Should Luka Win NBA MVP This Year?

By Daniel Marcum, Sport Management, 23 Many people have an idea on what NBA player will win the NBA’s MVP. As many players such as Nikola Jokic (DEN), Jayson Tatum (BOS), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC), Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL), Joel Embiid (PHI), I think the most deserving award goes to Luka Don‎čić (DAL). At being only 25…

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MLB’s New Uniform Controversy

By Kyle Kelleher, Communication Management, 2025 Over the winter offseason, MLB announced changes to the uniforms worn in-game by the players and coaches. Together with Nike and Fanatics, the changes are meant to enhance player performance and help them stay cool during the hot summer months. While being rolled out in Spring Training, Nike and…

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Cincinnati Reds Outlook

Andrew Corbett, Media Production, 26′ Spring training is underway in Goodyear, Arizona for the Cincinnati Reds, as they look to make a splash during the 2024 season. Cincinnati finished the season 82-80 last year, being just their third winning year in the last 10 seasons. The Reds were struck with a plethora of rookie talent,…

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Duke vs Wake Forest Court Storming Aftermath

By: Pryce Wilojanapa, Sports Management, 24′ The number 8 seed Duke took on Wake Forest and it was a down to the wire game in which Duke lost by 4 points but this wasn’t the only issue that went down in this game. These two teams have a longstanding rivalry in college basketball as both…

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The Deep Dive | underlying factors affecting Lonestar’s Performance

By: Joseph Melto Quiah, Education, Politics have divided this Sub-Saharan nation – Liberia into two parts categorically but amidst these tension and rigmarole of partizans accross the divide, Football has been the beacon of hope, peace and a haven to alleviate stress but when it matters the most, it failed to the dismay of every…

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