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The NFL recently adopted new some new procedures that were aimed at diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. The well-known “Rooney Rule,” already in existence, was enhanced and changed as well as changes to the anti-tampering program. The goal of these new procedures is to enha ...

It is no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has thrown a major monkey-wrench into the plans of many leagues as well as attendees in professional sports. There are so many restrictions that either has been enforced or have to be enforced as a result of this pandemic. It is an adjus ...

Post-high school learning institutions such as universities have a published code of conduct for the student’s athletes. The code of conduct guides students in academic, travel safety, sexual assault, bullying, and other criminal offenses. · An Overview of College Athletes, Crime ...

People should know these five things before pursuing a career in sports law. · Specialize in one sport · Standing out as a general sports lawyer is difficult. Athletes with legal issues do not want the third-best lawyer to represent them. They want the best lawyer in the field be ...

Sponsorships can seem like an easy way for a team or sports superstar to get the money they need. However, sponsorships can come with a whole bunch of different rules and regulations to keep in mind. By going against these rules, you can end up losing all of the money you made fr ...

It is no secret that COVID-19 has had an impact on various aspects of professional and college sports. COVID-19 has forced many sports leagues to create new safety protocols in order to limit or eliminate the spread of COVID-19. Moreover, it limits the possibility of games being ...

The world of professional sports is a stressful one. Despite all of the fame and the fanbase that comes with playing sports for a living, the need to do better than what they’re capable of at the moment is a strong one. Unfortunately, this has led to many athletes resorting to ‘d ...

In the past couple of years, E-sports has been taking over the world of entertainment with various video games like the Call of Duty franchise and Fortnite. The reason for this is that players have found that it can be just as exciting to watch players at the top skill bracket of ...

Water Polo: A brutal sport When thinking of the world’s toughest sports, the usual suspects like Rugby, Wrestling, Hockey, and American Football probably come to mind. What if there was a sport out there more brutal than that? A sport where not only do the participants have to co ...

Technology for Word-Smiths · Any good trade has its share of equipment, and writing is no exception. Technology today has made it especially easy and rewarding for writers to pursue their craft. Here are some of the newest and most exciting technological gadgets authors can get t ...

Whether you’ve hit a sudden bout of writer’s block or you’re in the middle of a writing hiatus, feeling like you don’t have motivation or inspiration can weigh you down. For struggling writers, sometimes the best thing to do to jolt your creativity and get back into the writing s ...

In this techno-pumped social media age, you can’t simply be a writer and write. No, you must write and keep a blog, even if it just for your own notes about things that interest you. Yet, where do you start with a blog? There are some blogging platforms that can help. Many of the ...

Whether you are just beginning your career or are a bit further down the path to your future, you are certain to find a plethora of useful information, tools, and resources in the following list of books. A diverse selection of comprehensive yet user friendly literature, you can ...

Freelance writing is an excellent way to earn money in one's spare time or as a full-time career. In most cases, no particular education is required, and the only thing a freelance writer will be judged on is their skill as a writer. That said, many struggle to find a way to brea ...

Travel writing can be an exciting career that will take you all over the world and give you the chance to hone your craft. If you are interested in becoming a travel writer, there is a lot that goes into the job, from extensive travel to pitching to hours spent generating new ide ...

Paying collegiate athletes for using their name, likeness, and image has been controversial for a while now. Last year the NCAA decided to take steps toward this instead of penalizing states like California for passing the Fair Pay to Play Act. Other states decided to follow Cali ...

In every venture, it is important to have a business plan. This document is very vital in starting and maintaining a successful path for the business. Depending on various factors, a business plan has to change to adjust to the circumstances at hand. COVID-19 has proven to shake ...

Writer’s block might seem debilitating, but anyone can overcome it. The fact that it happens is not the issue; it’s how a writer responds. Understanding what writer’s block is can make it easier to dig one’s way out. · What is Writer’s Block? · Writer’s block is not a medical con ...

There are so many benefits that one can gain to one’s health while playing many water sports. Certainly, one can experience a boost in one’s health to activities such as kayaking, scuba diving. We know that there is a great deal of calorie burn that one can expect to have during ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all walks of life. Many office workers have spent over five months working from home at this point. In the medical field, everyone is taking extra precautions. Some doctors are wearing full gowns, masks, and even face shields for standard office ...