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Yesterday, The NFL pledged to halt the use of “race-norming” in the $1 billion settlement of brain injury claims and review past scores for any potential racial bias. “Race-norming” is the assumption that Black players started with the lower cognitive function. These standards were created in the 1990s in hopes of offering more appropriate treatment […]
After the successful result of the Buffalo Bills playoff game model, Governor Andrew Cuomo is going to let large arenas begin hosting music and sporting events again after February 23. “We’re going to now extend the Buffalo Bills example: Any large stadium or arena can open on February 23,” Gov. Cuomo said. “Their plan has […]
With NFL Playoffs Starting This Weekend. The NFL Regular-season ratings saw a decline this season following two straight years of increases. NFL games averaged 15.6 million television and digital viewers, according to the league and Nielsen. The league averaged 16.5 million regular-season viewers last season after posting 5% gains in both 2018 and ’19. NBC’s […]
A new sports documentary focusing on how racial dynamics shaped the career of Tiger Woods is coming to ESPN very soon. The one hour documentary, “The Undefeated Presents Tiger Woods: America’s Son,” will “examine Tiger Woods’ complex racial identity and the meaning of the golfer’s success in America.” The film will highlight Woods’ career and […]
In a statement on Wednesday, the Rochester City School District announced that there will be no fall sports for the 2020 school year. There are hopes of a late start to the season on March 1st according to Superintendent Dr. Lesli Meyers-Small. The full statement reads: “The Rochester City School District is committed to the […]
Governor Cuomo said lower-risk sports such as tennis, soccer, cross country, field hockey, and swimming can begin competing on September 21 in all regions. Higher-risk sports, including football, wrestling, rugby, and ice hockey, will be allowed to practice, but are not yet authorized to play. Teams will not be allowed to travel, practice, or play outside […]
Catching up on news stories over the weekend and stumbled upon this article’s sportswomen and social media. BBC Sports did a survey on sportswomen and the effects social media trolls have on the athletes. It’s an interesting read when you have a minute the article is lengthy. But, it gets into how women are paid […]
Jay z’s Roc Nation is partnering up with a NYC college. Roc Nation will offer a music, sports and entertainment program with Long Island university Brooklyns campus. The program will have 25% of its students with scholarships so there’s no student debts after graduation. The program will be teaching students about the business side of […]
The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) announced they are delaying the start of the fall high school sports season and canceling the fall regional and state championships. NYSPHSAA says the fall season is expected to start Monday, Sept. 21. It is also preparing to implement a condensed season schedule in January 2021 […]
NFL Players are exempt from the New York State quarantine rule when traveling from states that are restricted. On top of that, NBA players are tested frequently for the coronavirus before, after, and during their time in Disney. There have been major steps taken to ensure players in sports are protected and tested. But, yet […]