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Don't bet on it! 🏀
States are rushing to legalize sports gambling. The potential price: A boom in addiction.
🔗: newsweek.com/2023/04/07/spo…
States are rushing to legalize sports gambling. The potential price: A boom in addiction.
🔗: newsweek.com/2023/04/07/spo…
The #NCAA Division 1 Men's Basketball Tournament is the pinnacle of college sports. The Big Dance. The Final Four. March Madness.
It is also, increasingly, a chance for a lot of people to bet a lot of money. 
An FBI investigation into #NCAA basketball corruption was hailed as a watershed moment in college sports.
But records offer new details about the lead agent’s role and an investigation that focused on lesser-known coaches and middlemen, most of them Black
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But records offer new details about the lead agent’s role and an investigation that focused on lesser-known coaches and middlemen, most of them Black
latimes.com/california/sto…
Times reporter @nathanfenno examined thousands of pages of court testimony, intercepted phone calls, text messages, emails and performance reviews.
The records provide a look inside the probe, led by a veteran FBI agent whose conduct landed him on the wrong side of the law.
The records provide a look inside the probe, led by a veteran FBI agent whose conduct landed him on the wrong side of the law.
The investigation was the top priority for the New York FBI’s public corruption squad for almost a year, according to lead agent Scott Carpenter's performance review in 2017, and included two undercover agents and operations in at least eight states.
NEWS 🧵: I've filed a federal lawsuit against @WestPoint_USMA over its (and the other service academies') policy of denying FOIA requests related to Army's athletic department.
I explain more in @Sportico today:
sportico.com/law/analysis/2…
#sportslaw #journalism #NCAA #Army
I explain more in @Sportico today:
sportico.com/law/analysis/2…
#sportslaw #journalism #NCAA #Army
In 2015, Army followed in the footsteps of Air Force and Navy, by petitioning Congress to allow it to spin off its athletic department as a separate nonprofit organization—Army West Point Athletic Association (AWPAA)—which would then manage its NCAA sports programs.
Since then, it has asserted that its entire athletics operation is outside the bounds of the Freedom of Information Act. Though secrecy was perhaps not its main rationale for seeking to privatize athletics, it seems to have been treated as at least an ancillary benefit.
🌎✈️🇪🇺 2022
Exportación de jugadores (transferidos, cedidos o agentes libres) de las Américas hacia Europa entre invierno y verano de este año:
72 🇺🇸 #MLS
67 🇧🇷 Brasileirao
37 🇦🇷 Liga AFA
27 🇺🇸 #USL
16 🇨🇦 #CanPL
14 🇺🇾 Primera
13 🇨🇴 DiMayor
11 🇲🇽 Liga MX
9 🇪🇨 Serie A
2 🇺🇸 #NCAA
Exportación de jugadores (transferidos, cedidos o agentes libres) de las Américas hacia Europa entre invierno y verano de este año:
72 🇺🇸 #MLS
67 🇧🇷 Brasileirao
37 🇦🇷 Liga AFA
27 🇺🇸 #USL
16 🇨🇦 #CanPL
14 🇺🇾 Primera
13 🇨🇴 DiMayor
11 🇲🇽 Liga MX
9 🇪🇨 Serie A
2 🇺🇸 #NCAA
Cuando dije que EEUU era el segundo mayor exportador de talento de las Américas hacia Europa no lo dije a la ligera. La liga de Argentina ya NO le compite a #MLS y este año incluso se ha superado al Brasileirao (de forma ocasional imo). Esto va a volverse habitual con EEUU 📈⚽️🇺🇸
Y es muy reseñable también que la Canadian PL haya exportado a 16 jugadores este año. Una liga con solo cuatro años de historia a su espalda, y con una pandemia de por medio, exportó más a Europa que ligas más tradicionales y potentes (Uruguay, Colombia, México). #CanPL
Part of this #UNSPORTING situation is the need to ask.
This is the inevitable endpoint, right?
Bullying & gaslighting of female athletes, all for the sake of #sports organizations TRYING to be “inclusive” of (largely) privileged white males representing ~0.15% of the population.
This is the inevitable endpoint, right?
Bullying & gaslighting of female athletes, all for the sake of #sports organizations TRYING to be “inclusive” of (largely) privileged white males representing ~0.15% of the population.
Since I am both a former athlete, #sports program designer, and personal coach who also serves as president of a provincial sports organization (governance), my perspective of “big picture” informs me that retaking lost ground requires a coordinated effort.
One-off efforts …
One-off efforts …
…will make headlines but deep within #sport random boycotts or tweeting something will never be enough. Nothing wrong with these initial measures, but something much more comprehensive is going to be required, involving:
Athletes
Coaches
Families
Sponsors
Bureaucrats
Politicians
Athletes
Coaches
Families
Sponsors
Bureaucrats
Politicians
AND HERE WE GO!!!
Our @SeanADillon will have our coverage here!
#WreckEm #TexasTech #TogetherWeAttack #GoodbyeK
Our @SeanADillon will have our coverage here!
#WreckEm #TexasTech #TogetherWeAttack #GoodbyeK
Duke wins the tip, but airballs to start!
Williams with the 1st bucket!
#WreckEm #TexasTech #TogetherWeAttack #GoodbyeK
Williams with the 1st bucket!
#WreckEm #TexasTech #TogetherWeAttack #GoodbyeK
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A poco mas de 100 días del inicio de la temporada 2021-22 #NCAA 🏀 ya sabemos de más de 30 españolas que debutarán en la D1 este año‼️
Así que vamos a aprovechar el verano para ir conociéndolas poco a poco en este hilo👀👇
Así que vamos a aprovechar el verano para ir conociéndolas poco a poco en este hilo👀👇
Anna Terron @annaterron4
UNCGreensboro Spartans @uncgwbb
Southern Conference (SoCon)
Junior (Tras 2 años de JuCo en Laramie CCC)
UNCGreensboro Spartans @uncgwbb
Southern Conference (SoCon)
Junior (Tras 2 años de JuCo en Laramie CCC)
Now it is about half a year since COVID-19 pandemic started all around the world. For me the day when it was announced that everyone should be isolated in their homes was very special and I will remember this day as the most crazy day of my life
Let's start with a little pre story. As you know I am a member of the Drury swim team. In the first half of March we headed to Ohio State to compete at the National Championship - our final competition of the season. Every team was preparing for this meet the whole year
Drury University swimmers arrived at the Spire Olympic Center on the top of their physical conditions and in a good mood. On the arrival day there was a nice banquet where all the teams met together, sharing the expectations. Our athletes were ready to start the fight for the win
News: Mark Emmert today in a Senate hearing will plea to lawmakers to grant the #NCAA antitrust protection from lawsuits he claims “threaten” and “interfere” with the NCAA’s ability to modernize its rules, per his testimony obtained last night by @SInow.
bit.ly/2WKyASR
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The final page of Mark Emmert’s submitted testimony ahead of today’s Senate hearing is a plea for an antitrust exemption, which many lawmakers are vehemently against.
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Let me get this straight. @joelklatt argues that playing college spring & fall football (which isn't necessary) is actually MORE dangerous for players than playing through #COVID__19 - When's the last time someone died on the football field? Because #COVID__19 has killed 130K
Not only is this absolutely wrong by any empirical measure it also speaks to the larger problem of how black lives are literally considered dispensable by college/professional and even most sports journalists. About 1% of #COVID__19 deaths are college aged acsh.org/news/2020/06/2…
So while @joelklatt argues there is "No" chance of player danger, that's just a 1% death rate, overall. Consider that almost HALF of all college football players are African American, where #COVID is twice as likely to result in death as in whites. ncaa.org/about/resource…
NEWS: #NCAA FB Oversight Committee is set to approve this week a preseason practice plan that'll include walk-thrus - with a ball! - starting in mid/late July.
The plan, now in ink, is being circulated to schools. More progress toward an on-time kickoff.
bit.ly/2zcElAe
The plan, now in ink, is being circulated to schools. More progress toward an on-time kickoff.
bit.ly/2zcElAe
Leaders are now turning attention to protocols for practices & sidelines.
Some believe coaches 65+ should wear masks during games. (Saban is 68).
As for camp, some coaches plan to hold 2-4 practices a day with different players to keep groups small
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Some believe coaches 65+ should wear masks during games. (Saban is 68).
As for camp, some coaches plan to hold 2-4 practices a day with different players to keep groups small
bit.ly/2zcElAe
Conference commissioners are exploring in-season universal testing protocols.
The latest discussions involve a road team testing each of its athletes Friday morning before it departs. Both teams would then conduct tests Saturday morning before the game.
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The latest discussions involve a road team testing each of its athletes Friday morning before it departs. Both teams would then conduct tests Saturday morning before the game.
bit.ly/2zcElAe
#NCAA president Mark Emmert told Congressional leaders in a call that the possibility still exists some schools won’t play football this fall.
That means a logistical scheduling nightmare that officials are exploring, the House Minority Whip tells @SInow
bit.ly/3dzkiuZ
That means a logistical scheduling nightmare that officials are exploring, the House Minority Whip tells @SInow
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@SInow After call with #NFL & #NCAA leaders, Rep. Steve Scalise encouraged that there will be a FB season with fans, tho they may be wearing masks and getting temp checks.
“I think that’s going to be part of a testing protocol for a lot of sports leagues.”
bit.ly/3dzkiuZ
“I think that’s going to be part of a testing protocol for a lot of sports leagues.”
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@SInow Virus spikes in states/within teams could interrupt & delay teams from kickoff.
As reported at @SInow on May 22, there’s consensus on a 6-week preseason starting in late July: 2 weeks OTAs & a 4-week camp. Teams must get in the 4 weeks before kicking off
bit.ly/3dzkiuZ
As reported at @SInow on May 22, there’s consensus on a 6-week preseason starting in late July: 2 weeks OTAs & a 4-week camp. Teams must get in the 4 weeks before kicking off
bit.ly/3dzkiuZ
It’s not a long shot anymore - college football is on a path to an on-time kickoff.
To cap an optimistic week, #NCAA leaders are exploring a preseason practice plan of NFL-style OTAs & then a 4-week camp that’d be required before teams can begin a season
bit.ly/2LNGxRu
To cap an optimistic week, #NCAA leaders are exploring a preseason practice plan of NFL-style OTAs & then a 4-week camp that’d be required before teams can begin a season
bit.ly/2LNGxRu
Inside discussions of the DI Football Oversight Committee.
-expectations are for 3/4s of FBS teams to start work by June 15
- by July 1, committee might allow normal "required" summer workouts
- preseason plan: 2 week OTAs in July + 4 week camp in August
bit.ly/2LNGxRu
-expectations are for 3/4s of FBS teams to start work by June 15
- by July 1, committee might allow normal "required" summer workouts
- preseason plan: 2 week OTAs in July + 4 week camp in August
bit.ly/2LNGxRu
As for fall sports other than football and basketball - ie volleyball, cross country, soccer - the Committee plans to rule on their return to campus as soon as today/early next week.
Committee ran out of time Wednesday during deliberations.
Committee ran out of time Wednesday during deliberations.
Retailers are ready to strike group licensing deals with college sports to resurrect the NCAA Football game, create trading cards & develop merchandise.
What’s missing?
“NCAA allowing it.”
How the #NCAA’s fear of athlete employment is costing millions
bit.ly/2SBKnkE
What’s missing?
“NCAA allowing it.”
How the #NCAA’s fear of athlete employment is costing millions
bit.ly/2SBKnkE
A deep dive on how & why the #NCAA’s #NIL report prevents return of the video game & pits players against their own schools.
Exploring the future of group licensing, player unions & employment relationships
“The NCAA has created an unworkable solution.”
bit.ly/2SBKnkE
Exploring the future of group licensing, player unions & employment relationships
“The NCAA has created an unworkable solution.”
bit.ly/2SBKnkE
No group licensing hurts unheralded players - linemen, kickers, etc. - who don’t have the branding to garner $$$ endorsement deals.
Legal & industry experts shoot down the #NCAA’s claim that a union is necessary for group licensing.
“I don’t buy it.”
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Legal & industry experts shoot down the #NCAA’s claim that a union is necessary for group licensing.
“I don’t buy it.”
bit.ly/2SBKnkE
How a historic day turned into an ‘L’ for the #NCAA, Congressmen say - its #NIL report too vague & restrictive.
And why, no matter the NCAA’s final product, the ball rests with lawmakers.
“The NCAA needs to realize the shot clock has run out on them.”
bit.ly/35jMRJn
And why, no matter the NCAA’s final product, the ball rests with lawmakers.
“The NCAA needs to realize the shot clock has run out on them.”
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Buried in this: Grievances coaches have with #NCAA #NIL report.
Concerns over rogue boosters, shady agents, issues w/ institutional control & unenforceable regulations.
What’s it all mean? More cheating than there already is, says AFCA prez Todd Berry.
bit.ly/35jMRJn
Concerns over rogue boosters, shady agents, issues w/ institutional control & unenforceable regulations.
What’s it all mean? More cheating than there already is, says AFCA prez Todd Berry.
bit.ly/35jMRJn
The #NCAA’s #NIL report?
It totaled 14,000 words, 31 pages, 18 subsections, 7 sections and, as one lawmaker put it, zero concrete ideas.
Florida’s NIL law: 2 pages.
“I feel like every time they take a stab at it they make it more difficult.”
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It totaled 14,000 words, 31 pages, 18 subsections, 7 sections and, as one lawmaker put it, zero concrete ideas.
Florida’s NIL law: 2 pages.
“I feel like every time they take a stab at it they make it more difficult.”
bit.ly/35jMRJn
Rep. Donna Shalala (D-FL), the former Wisconsin and Miami school president, on the #NCAA's #NIL report:
"My initial reaction was that it is a PR document."
"My initial reaction was that it is a PR document."
Sen Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn), one of the harshest Mark Emmert critics, is asked about #NCAA wanting antitrust exemption.
"I want to see them learn how to make a decision (first). Wouldn’t that be nice? They don’t have to committee everything to death."
"I want to see them learn how to make a decision (first). Wouldn’t that be nice? They don’t have to committee everything to death."
Blackburn believes Congress can pass an NIL bill this year.
"The Senate can walk and chew gum at the same time. We are going to be able to confirm judges, do work on privacy…. We’re going to continue to do it all."
"The Senate can walk and chew gum at the same time. We are going to be able to confirm judges, do work on privacy…. We’re going to continue to do it all."
Blackburn: "We were giving the NCAA a chance to get their act together, but I think their leadership is weak. They are tentative, have shown they can’t come through with a requisite list of standards. If they are that ineffective, we will do this for them."
NIL, Congress & the NCAA: a battle far from over.
While the #NCAA takes a progressive step on athlete compensation this week, a skeptical Congress looks on.
From Capitol Hill, a deep dive exploring federal NIL legislation.
“NIL is totally insufficient."
bit.ly/2S9VC3y
While the #NCAA takes a progressive step on athlete compensation this week, a skeptical Congress looks on.
From Capitol Hill, a deep dive exploring federal NIL legislation.
“NIL is totally insufficient."
bit.ly/2S9VC3y
NIL laws will have sweeping impacts on college sports, ADs tell @SInow, the most noteworthy of which is the widening of competitive gaps among schools.
The rich (schools in large metros with big donor bases) will get richer.
“This is going to be chaos.”
bit.ly/2S9VC3y
The rich (schools in large metros with big donor bases) will get richer.
“This is going to be chaos.”
bit.ly/2S9VC3y
On NIL, school presidents are “panicked,” ADs are “scratching their heads,” and working group is “conflicted.”
While consensus in Congress is rare, lawmakers agree on 1 thing, says Rep. Donna Shalala
“They have nothing but negative feelings for the NCAA"
bit.ly/2S9VC3y
While consensus in Congress is rare, lawmakers agree on 1 thing, says Rep. Donna Shalala
“They have nothing but negative feelings for the NCAA"
bit.ly/2S9VC3y
Take the #StayAtHome opportunity 2 LEARN: Highly Commend all sports & medical industry 4 providing so many FREE virtual conferences, workshops & webinars, a few ive come across (But please comment any other gd 1s?):
Sports Performance 🏀 ⚽️:
The @SSFCSpSci has upcoming Virtual Sports Science conference, great lineup => all proceeds 2 COVID19:
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The @SSFCSpSci has upcoming Virtual Sports Science conference, great lineup => all proceeds 2 COVID19:
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2. The @Playermakertech @SteveBarrett5 put on a amazing virtual summit wth top experts, all available online FREE now
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Here are just a few reasons why all #blackpeople #Blacktwitter #BlackLivesMatter should #GoogleAndrewYang
1) #FreedomDivided of 1K/mo for all US adults. Could help build black wealth quickly. 3 fam adults living together = $3K/Mo buy a 200K house in 5.5 years #YangGang
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2) On top of the #FreedomDividend, he also recognizes the historical injustices done to us through slavery and supports the exploratory bill in Congress to figure out reparations logistics. #Yang2020
3) Our boy @AndrewYang also wants massive criminal justice reform. Every cop gets a camera and turning it off is assumption of guilt, no private prisons, decrim of weed and opiates, and mass pardoning for those in jail for nonviolent drug charges. #GoogleAndrewYang #YangGang
MSU on the #NCAA letter....JUST as we are resuming back here in court for Nassar's sentencing. 
Here's the NCAA letter to MSU athletic director: 
End of NCAA letter to MSU: 
