These are the biggest stories are soon going to be gaining higher profile:
Treatment of women in media
Concussions
Instant Replay
Agent regulations
COMING SOON
Gay athlete participation
Drug Testing
Genetic Engineering
NCAA athlete rights
Health screenings
Minimum age limits for professional leagues
Liability (civil and criminal) for on field injuries
Liability for injuries to spectators
Antitrust impact on professional leagues
Social media (usage and restrictions)
Camera phones (due process and privacy)
Streaming media (protection of copyrighted broadcasts)

