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Paul George’s suspension highlights split in NBA community over drug policy
Philadelphia 76ers player Paul George has been suspended for 25 games, the National Basketball Association (“NBA”) announced on Saturday, January 31st. In a statement made to ESPN, George admitted to taking "improper medication" to treat his mental health issues. In the same statement, he issued an apology to “the Sixers organization, my teammates and the Philly fans for my poor decision-making during this process.” This suspension will cost him more than $ 11.7 million
Eliana Halivni
1 day ago3 min read


Paradoxical Policies: The Arrest of Brandon Williams and the NBA’s Marijuana Contradiction
On a Saturday morning in October 2025, Dallas Mavericks guard Brandon Williams was on his way through Terminal C of Dallas Fort Worth’s International Airport. As his suitcase traveled through TSA screening, it was flagged by an agent, who identified a container that held something an incident report later described as “a green leafy substance.” The contents tested positive for THC and turned out to be marijuana. Williams claimed that his manager was the one who packed his
Oliver Canning
Nov 17, 20255 min read


StudBudz: How Two WNBA Stars Are Streaming the League to New Heights
What is StudBudz? Recent WNBA headlines are not focused on referee disputes, exciting buzzer-beaters, or honorable rookie statistics....
Katherine Vescio
Jul 29, 20254 min read


Pitch Clock Pressure: Benefit or Detriment to the Modern MLB Game Amid Surging Pitcher Injuries?
Ask almost anyone why they don’t watch Major League Baseball (MLB), and they’ll likely say, “it’s too boring” or “too long.” To address...
Katherine Vescio
Jul 19, 20255 min read


MLB with a Salary Cap: A Hypothetical Look At An Alternate Baseball Reality
Have you ever wondered what MLB would look like with a salary cap? As a lifelong Yankees fan already aware of this issue, I've seen teams...
Michael Moore
May 31, 20253 min read


Diverging Roads in a Green Wood – The Athletics’ and Marlins’ Payrolls
The Athletic recently reported that two small market baseball clubs – the Athletics and the Miami Marlins – are in jeopardy of having...
John Kane, Esq.
Apr 22, 20259 min read


Rising Stars, Rising Threats: Latest Incidents Highlight Need for Better Protections Across Women’s Basketball
There have never been more eyes on women’s sports—particularly women’s basketball. The WNBA offseason is in full swing, with teams...
Oliver Canning
Jan 21, 20256 min read


Heat Check: Butler’s Trade Drama Sparks Legal Showdown, Highlights Potential Flaws in NBA Grievance Process
As the NBA’s February 6 trade deadline approaches, the Heat’s Jimmy Butler declared in a postgame press conference that he was unhappy...
Oliver Canning
Jan 10, 20256 min read


Tension Between Owners Ahead of the Looming MLB CBA Negotiations?
While the current CBA between MLB and the MLBPA doesn’t expire until December 2026, it’s not too early to look ahead to some of the...

Brendan Bell
Jan 3, 20255 min read


A New York Knicks Trade Masterclass? Ramifications of the NBA’s Latest CBA
Last week, the first blockbuster trade of the 2024-2025 NBA season went down, headlined by the New York Knicks acquiring Karl Anthony...
Andrew Gagnon
Oct 14, 20245 min read


San Francisco Giants Utilize Loophole in CBA to Avoid Paying J.D. Davis' Full Salary
While professional sports franchises garner more public attention, we sometimes forget that many of them desire to operate like any other...

Brendan Bell
Mar 15, 20244 min read


The 2024 NFL Salary Rises an Unprecedented $30.6 Million Year over Year, Totaling $255.4 Million
The NFL announced yesterday that the NFL salary cap figure for the 2024 NFL season will be set at $255.4 million. There is additionally...
Joseph Gravina
Feb 25, 20243 min read


Player vs. The NFL: A Sideline Injury Lawsuit in the Context of CBA Preemption
Denver Broncos linebacker Aaron Patrick is suing the NFL, the Los Angeles Chargers, and ESPN for an injury he sustained on the sidelines...
Madelyn Feyko
Nov 1, 20233 min read


Long Overdue, Minor League Baseball Players Finally Have a CBA
The Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) had long been regarded as the best player union in all of the major professional...

Brendan Bell
Apr 10, 20233 min read


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