Last week, I read one of the best pieces of journalism that I have been able to find on ESPN.com in quite some time. The title of the piece is, The curious case of Deion Sanders. Be warned, it is not one of the short fact-based pieces you are accustomed to finding on ESPN. I […]
Month: March 2010
What: Spring 2010 Harvard Sports Law Symposium When: Friday, March 26, 2010 (12 p.m. – 8 p.m.) Where: Pound Hall at Harvard Law School (map) Cost: Free (my favorite price) The theme for the symposium is “Operating in the Shadow of Upcoming Collective Bargaining Negotiations.” Each of the panels and the keynote address will shed […]
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Rookie Duties: He’s on Our Radar
Over the past few weeks I know I’ve mentioned the fact that my goal is to make this column a truly interactive experience for all of you readers. I encouraged more questions and comments to be asked and made, and I’ve tried to keep my Twitter and Facebook accounts current as far as my day […]
March is Women’s History Month and “March Madness” for the NCAA. Therefore, it is only befitting that this article include two quotes by people whom know and understand what life is about; conquering adversity, defying the odds, and the importance of perseverance and determination . “Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into […]
I have just received very interesting information from my friend Tassos Kaburakis, who is an attorney and Assistant Professor of Sport Law and Sport Management/Director of Sport Management Graduate Program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. My Greek friend wanted me to pass on the news that the International Sport Law & Business Conference (ISLBC) has set a […]
This week has been particularly busy. In addition to my work with Dynasty, I was preparing vigorously for a mock trial I had last night. Widener University School of Law began their Hugh Pearce Trial competition this week and last night was my turn. Along with my partner, I had to defend a drug dealer. […]
It may officially be Spring Break, but this week has been no break for me. Between visiting clients at Spring Training facilities and meeting with parents of potential future advisees, along with a bunch of other business related tasks, I sure have been able to keep myself busy during what has been a relaxing week […]
On my way up to Jupiter, FL on Wednesday to catch the Cardinals vs. Nationals game, I did a phone interview with Tom Reese and Paul Rubillo of hotstove.com, a fairly new website that has done a great job of capturing the attention of baseball fans across the world with the duo’s interesting articles and […]
The WNBA is all about women, numbers, basketball and athleticism. As the WNBA continues to evolve, the players are demonstrating that women are capable of achieving many things in life. Women can play professional sports, defy the odds, and conquer adversity. The women that started with the WNBA were determined to help and support the […]
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Advice For Working In Sports
It has been a while since I last posted something over at SportsNetworker.com, but I broke that drought yesterday with the piece titled, Work in Sports: 6 Tips to Get Ahead. The intro paragraph sets the stage. Graduating from your undergraduate institution in April or May and want to break into the business of sports (particularly in […]