Once again there is an attempt to come up with a new solution to the “agent problem”. The difficulty is that these parties continue to miss the point. You cannot solve a problem unless you accurately identify what the problem … finish reading NFL, NCAA and states get together to discuss agents; still missing the point
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First amendment is often brought up as a rationale but it probably is not applicable to sports team. But the question is whether or not there is a basis for the schools to ban the use of social media. Interesting … finish reading Should schools enforce social media silence?
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Unlike the NBA which sat on its hands for a long period of time without any tangible progress, it seems that MLB is making progress as it goes forward towards a resolution. Some reports seem to feel that the draft … finish reading MLB labor in background to WS, seems to be progressing
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NASCAR is considering additional changes designed to reduce the amount of two-car drafting. It hopes to be able to implement the changes in time for the 2012 Daytona 500 according to an ESPN report. NASCAR has made two changes designed to … finish reading NASCAR considers further limits on drafting
(AP) NASCAR has banned the use of power tools when teams are transferring fuel. The decision Thursday is in response to a fuel fire next to Regan Smith’s hauler at Talladega Superspeedway. The fire broke out as spouts from gas … finish reading Power tool use during fuel transfers banned by NASCAR
It is good to see that NCAA President Mark Emmert has enough juice to get approval for the measures that he has been pushing. The panel today approved 4 major changes: Scholarship value–adding $2000 in spending money in addition to … finish reading NCAA panel approves 4 major changes
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Yes I understand that the World Series is a big stage and that the athletes are role models, but it hardly seems like a good use of congressional resources to start to get into debates over tobacco at this point. … finish reading Senators looking to ban tobacco from World Series
In the last attempt to get rid of the match fixing that is rampant in European soccer, and really soccer around the world, FIFA has decided to institue a match-fixer amnesty, as well as put in rewards for those providing … finish reading FIFA institutes match-fixer amnesty
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All of this craziness over the changing of conference affiliations has ignored a critical element. Virtually all of the changes have been proposed and accepted SOLELY for football. The result is that MANY MANY programs incur enormous expenses in other … finish reading The quicker we get Football ONLY conferences the better
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It is pretty much assumed that when you head into a soccer competition that you understand the tiebreaking system. And if you base your game strategy on a result that you need in a final group stage match you definitely … finish reading African Cup tiebreakers lead to confusion and anger
Watch the tape of the LSU TD that was called back. You have a punter running the ball in on a fake punt. He puts his arms out a bit. Probably the least celebratory celebration you have seen. This rule … finish reading RTC: College celebration rule again shows why it is among worst in sports
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CAS has overturned a ruling which will allow LaShawn Merritt to defend his gold medal in the 2012 Olympics. But the Court of Arbitration for Sport threw out the IOC rule that bars any athlete who has received a doping … finish reading CAS overturns ruling; Merritt cleared to run
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It is hard to believe that FIFA is not doing everything possible to get goal-line technology into the sport as quickly as possible. It would seem that soccer is one of the few sports that would easily allow this technology … finish reading FIFA delays goal-line technology until at least 2013
In the ongoing battle against the illegal use of substances to boost athletic performance, the anti-doping organizations are continually looking for ways to extend the time window in which the testing will produce a positive result. As you can see … finish reading New HGH test allows longer detection window
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We all know that money is the driving factor behind the whole conference affiliation shuffle, but NCAA President Mark Emmert is trying to get schools to consider other criteria as well. As a growing number of schools play musical chairs … finish reading NCAA President Emmert concerned money only consideration in conference shuffle
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NFL, NCAA and states get together to discuss agents; still missing the point
Once again there is an attempt to come up with a new solution to the “agent problem”. The difficulty is that these parties continue to miss the point. You cannot solve a problem unless you accurately identify what the problem … finish reading NFL, NCAA and states get together to discuss agents; still missing the point