Day: February 19, 2014

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Headline Sports Business Sports Law

ESPN’s Jemele Hill Highlights 5th Annual Speaker Summit At Louisville

Florida Gators defensive lineman Sharrif Floyd (73) sacks Louisville Cardinals quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) during the third quarter of the Sugar Bowl. Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

What: 5th Annual SPAD Speaker Summit When: Friday, February 28, 2014 Where: Brown and Williamson Club, Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium The University of Louisville’s sport administration program will feature ESPN’s Jemele Hill at its fifth annual SPAD Speaker Summit. The summit brings together professionals from the sports business industry for presentations and discussions in law, […]

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Headline MLB Players Retirement

Ryan Dempster’s Decision Reflects A Respected MLB Career

Boston Red Sox pitcher Ryan Dempster walks along Boylston Street during the World Series parade and celebration. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

On Sunday, Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Ryan Dempster walked away from the game of baseball for physical reasons and based on his desire to spend more time with his kids. Although Dempster still could pitch, he didn’t believe that he was capable of producing at a level he was accustomed to during his 16-year […]