Author name: Alicia Jessop

On September 15, Dartmouth College men’s basketball athletes filed a petition to unionize with the National Labor Relations Board. Filed by the Service Employees International Union, the petition marks the first time a group of college athletes has attempted to unionize since Northwestern University football players filed a petition in 2014. According to a statement …

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Imagine a place where you can snap a picture with your favorite NBA player, get real-time business insights from their advisors and shop exclusive apparel from their fashion lines while listening to live performances by top musical artists. What once seemed impossible for the ordinary NBA fan is now a reality. This weekend in Las …

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Called “the most prepared player in this [NBA] draft,” excitement surrounds Scoot Henderson’s NBA debut. Henderson made history in 2021 as the then youngest professional basketball player in history. A five-star recruit, Henderson skipped his senior year of high school to sign with G League Ignite. Now, before the NBA Draft, AT&T partnered with Henderson …

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The Cleveland Cavaliers and Machine Gun Kelly’s UN/DN LAQR have launched a nail polish collection featuring customized Cavs-inspired colors and nail decals. Named after Cavs basketball motifs, the collection’s three custom colors include: “216” (matte black), Larry O (gold) and “Let Em Know” (burgundy wine). Fans can purchase the collection exclusively at the Cavs’ newly …

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Michael Coker has dedicated his life to HBCU baseball. A college baseball writer and member of the NCBWA, a conversation with Bluefield State University’s head baseball coach ten years ago put Coker in a state of disbelief. The coach told Coker that HBCU baseball programs have nothing to play for, since their post-season baseball play …

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Today, Klutch Athletics by New Balance signed Chase Young as its first athlete ambassador. Under the deal, the Washington Commanders defensive end will help design the brand’s first-ever American football cleat, set to release in 2024. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Young’s signing comes ahead of the launch of Klutch Athletics by New …

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Following today’s hearing, “Taking the Buzzer Beater to the Bank: Protecting College Athletes’ NIL Dealmaking Rights,” what are the takeaways from Congress’ first hearing on college sports since 2021? Called by Reps. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R- Washington) and Gus Bilirakis (R – Florida), the House Energy & Commerce Committee “is working to ensure a clear …

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