The Sport Professor Podcast

For much of its history, college athletics was never intended to be a business. It was a campus activity involving students competing for school pride, with modest gate receipts helping to cover travel, equipment, and little else. Universities supported athletics not because it generated profit, but because it built community, identity, and connection to the university for students and alumni alike. But what if I told you that college sports has transformed into one of the most complex and financially powerful industries in American sport? What if the games you watch on Saturdays and during March Madness are now part of a multi-billion-dollar ecosystem driven by media rights deals, conference distributions, corporate sponsorships, and donor contributions? And what if, despite all that money flowing into college athletics… most athletic departments still struggle to break even? In today’s podcast, we explore the business of college sports by following the money and exploring where it comes from, where it goes, and how it has fundamentally reshaped the structure of intercollegiate athletics. From the early days of ticket sales and alumni support to the explosion of television revenue and conference realignment, to the modern era of NIL, revenue sharing, and direct athlete compensation, we will examine how financial incentives have driven both growth and instability within the system. Along the way, we consider the rising costs of competition – from coaching salaries to facilities and recruiting – and what these trends mean for the future of student-athletes, universities, and the NCAA. So, if you’ve ever wondered how college sports became a billion-dollar enterprise, why so many programs still operate at a deficit, and what the future of this financial model might look like, this is the podcast for you.

For generations, college athletics were built on a simple idea: regional rivalries, institutional identity, and a shared commitment to balancing education with competition. To universities maintain this principles, athletic conferences starting forming in the late 1800s. The conferences of this era were not formed to maximize profits, but for order - grouping like-minded schools together to create structure, enforce rules, and preserve what many believed to be the educational soul of sport on campus. But what if I told you that the very foundation of those conferences has been fundamentally reshaped? What if the rivalries that once defined college sports are no longer bound by geography, tradition, or even logic but instead by television markets, media rights deals, and billion-dollar negotiations happening behind closed doors? And what if the real story of conference realignment isn’t just about which teams play where… but about who actually holds power in college athletics today? In today’s episode of The Sport Professor Podcast, we unpack the evolution of athletic conferences from their academic and governance-driven origins to their modern-day transformation into media-centered power structures. We explore how and why realignment accelerated in the 21st century, what forces ( e.g., legal, economic, and cultural) have driven its rapid expansion, and what it means for the future of the student-athlete experience. Along the way, we’ll examine the shifting role of the NCAA, the growing influence of media giants, and the emerging question at the heart of it all: Is college athletics still an educational enterprise… or has it become something entirely different? So, if you’ve ever wondered why your favorite rivalry disappeared, why schools now travel across the country for conference games, or what the future of college sports governance might look like… this is the episode for you.

Since its inception, the structure of college athletics rested on a controlled system of athlete movement - one where transferring schools often meant sitting out a full season, losing momentum, and potentially sacrificing opportunity. But what if I told you in recent years this system has been completely upended? What if modern college athletes now operate in a marketplace where movement is not only possible, but expected and rewarded? In today’s podcast, we explore the evolution and impact of the NCAA transfer portal and what it means for the modern landscape of college sport. From the historical foundations of restrictive transfer rules, to the policy changes that introduced immediate eligibility and athlete mobility, we will be breaking down how the portal works, how athletes enter it, and how programs recruit within it. Along the way, we examine the portals effect on key stakeholders answering such questions as... Why do so many athletes choose to transfer? How are coaches and universities adapting to the new framework? And what might the future of the transfer portal be? 

For decades, the model of college sport was built on a simple idea: student-athletes were amateurs who proudly represented their institution on the playing field while receiving a college degree. But, what if I told you that the student-athlete experience has undergone its most radical transformation in over a century? What if the long-revered tradition of amateurism has been dismantled in favor of a professionalized, revenue-sharing hybrid? And what if today’s student-athletes are no longer just participants in the system, but active economic actors capable of building brands, negotiating deals, and reshaping the future of intercollegiate athletics? In today’s episode, we explore the rise of Name, Image, and Likeness and what it means for the current and future landscape of college athletics. From the legal and historical forces that brought NIL into existence, to how NIL deals actually work in practice, where the money comes from, and how athletes navigate this new marketplace. Along the way, we examine the role of universities, state laws, collectives, and the NCAA in regulating NIL, as well as the opportunities and challenges this new era presents. Ultimately, this episode asks a bigger question: is NIL simply a reform within college sport, or is it the beginning of a complete transformation of the system itself?

For many young athletes, the dream of playing college sport begins long before they ever step onto a college campus. It starts on high school fields, in early morning workouts, and in countless hours spent balancing academics, training, and competition - all with the hope of earning the opportunity to compete at the next level. Yet behind the highlight reels and signing day celebrations lies a far more complex journey: one shaped by recruiting pressures, difficult college decisions, demanding schedules, and the constant challenge of balancing athletics with academic and personal growth. But, what if I told you that the student-athlete experience is about far more than simply playing a sport? What if the transition from high school athletics to college sport represents one of the most significant personal and structural adjustments a young athlete will ever face? And what if the systems designed to govern and support college athletes—universities, conferences, and the NCAA—play a much larger role in shaping that experience than most people realize? In today’s episode, we explore the intercollegiate student-athlete experience from beginning to end. From the high school recruiting process and the factors that influence where athletes choose to compete, to the realities of transitioning into college sport and the unique challenges student-athletes encounter once they arrive on campus. Along the way, we also examine the benefits of collegiate participation and the growing role student-athletes play in shaping the governance and future of intercollegiate athletics.

From its earliest days, college athletics has been surrounded by ethical debate. Questions about whether sport even belongs on the college campus… how amateurism should be defined, and how institutions balance the health and well-being of student-athletes with the relentless pursuit of winning have shaped the development of intercollegiate athletics for more than a century. Today, we explore how different ethical theories can help us understand - and perhaps even resolve - many of the most pressing issues facing college sport today. From questions surrounding student-athletes’ ability to generate revenue from their name, image, and likeness, to the ongoing challenge of balancing academic priorities with athletic performance, to the growing influence of commercialization and capitalism within college athletics, these issues force administrators, coaches, and governing bodies to make difficult decisions every day. In this episode, we will examine these modern challenges through multiple ethical lenses, demonstrating how ethical theory can provide a framework for better decision-making in intercollegiate athletics. So if you’ve ever wondered how philosophy, ethics, and governance intersect with the real-world decisions shaping college sport today, then this podcast is for you.

Long before the landmark passage of Title IX in 1972, the landscape of women’s athletics was defined by a quiet but fierce rebellion against the restrictive dogmas of the 19th century. In an era where "experts" claimed women had a limited, fixed amount of energy that could be dangerously depleted by "brain labor" and physical exertion, female pioneers were already carving out space for sport on the American campus. But what if I told you that the early history of women’s sports wasn't just a quest for inclusion, but a battle to protect the "educational soul" of the university from the commercial "warrior model" that defined men’s athletics? What if the organization built by women, for women was so successful that it sparked a calculated, hostile takeover by the NCAA to secure political and financial control? In today’s podcast, we tackle the evolution of women’s college athletics: from the early years of "Play Days" to the legislative earthquake of Title IX and finally the explosion of modern-day primetime female athletes. 

Far predating the establishment of the NCAA in 1906, amateurism was a core concept underlying elite sport throughout the world. Dating all the way back to the ancient Olympic games, scholars declared that only those who participated in sport for the love of the game and character and moral growth that came from such pursuit were true amateurs and gentlemen. But, what if I told you true amateurism never existed... that it was an invented tradition created to separate social classes and keep only the wealth involved in various sports? And what if those corrupted principles were the core concepts that underlay the establishment of intercollegiate athletics and the amateur model upon which it was built? In today's podcast we will tackle the history of amateurism, its ties to college athletics, and how it fits the past, present, and future model of higher education. So, if you ever wondered why the NCAA has clung to the notion of amateurism so tightly, even while allowing its student-athletes to bring in scholarships, NIL money, and direct pay-for-performance, this is the podcast for you. So, just sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.

Today we deep dive into the Division I governance changes that were instituted in 2025 by NCAA, paying particular attention the the College Sports Commission. More specifically, we discuss how NCAA governance has grow, change, and shifted over time and what brought about those shifts. 

College sports have a the focal point of public controversy and debate since the 1850s. The NCAA was founded to address these issues in the early 1900s but has had minimal success. More specifically, they are seen as a polarizing entity, with stakeholders having strong feelings about a plethora of topics that make up the college sport debate.  This notion is voiced well by the current university president Gordon Gee, who stated in 2007, "I am an avid supporter of intercollegiate athletics.  But I believe intercollegiate athletics is in danger of losing its direction and its soul. By that I mean it has become corporatized, it has become isolated and it has become disconnected from the vitality and the values of the university." But where did these issues begin and how have they evolved over the last 125 years?   Today we will deep dive into the history of men's college sports and the NCAA to try to answer these questions and more.  

This is an copy of my in-class lecture undergraduate Sport Law lecture introducing students to Constitutional Law. 

This is a recording from our 2025 Sport Law course. The lecture focuses on premise/facility liability in sport. 

This is the audio from a undergraduate sport law lecture introducing legal defenses for negligent acts in the field of sport. 

This is a recording of an lecture for my Fall 2025 Sport Law course. The lecture focuses on defining legal duties/obligations in sport.

This is a lecture introducing the legal topic of negligence to my Fall 2025 Sport Law course. 

Have you ever wondered how Tiger Woods and Cristiano Ronaldo have gone about creating brands worth hundreds of millions of dollars? Or why sport teams spend so much time creating unique team names, colors, mascots, and logos? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we deep dive the world of sport marketing and branding.  Beginning with an overview of what branding is and why it is so important (2:51), we then move to discuss how companies, specifically in sport go about creating a strong brand (25:08) through forming a unique brand personality (38:02) and visual identity (53:11).  Finally, we end the podcast with a conversation about how you can use this knowledge to build, shape, and grow your own brand and lay out why doing so is important in today’s world (1:05:54).  So, if you are interested in learning more about all facets of branding just sit back relax and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.

Have you ever wondered how the EA Sports NCAA Football and NCAA Basketball video games almost caused the downfall of college sports? Or questioned what the future holds for college athletes and their ability to capitalize off their name, likeness, and image? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we conclude our three-part series deep diving the intersection of the Sherman Antitrust Act and sport, focusing this time on two of most important lawsuits in NCAA history. Beginning with a quick reminder of what the Sherman Antitrust Act is (3:18) and how it has been applied to college sport (7:41), we then move to discuss the recent lawsuits challenging the status quo of the NCAA (11:45). More specifically, we breakdown both O’Bannon v. NCAA (20:40) and Alston v. NCAA (43:51), examining the legal arguments and decisions the courts have issued, before ending with a discussion of what those decisions mean for college sports going forward (54:51). So, if you are interested in learning more about what the future holds for the NCAA and if that future includes athletes making money like professionals, just sit back relax and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.

Have you ever wondered how the NCAA can legally limit the movement of players from one university to another or restrict a student-athlete’s earning potential? Or have you ever stopped to ask why the NCAA can legally ban teams from playing postseason games?  If so, this is the podcast for you as today we continue our deep dive into the intersection of the Sherman Antitrust Act and sport, focusing this time on college athletics. Beginning with a brief recap of the Sherman Antitrust Act (3:30) and the history of the NCAA (8:25), we then move to break down the numerous lawsuits that have been filed against the National Collegiate Athletic Association claiming they are in violation of the antitrust law. We focus both on times when the NCAA’s practices have been judged to be an illegal restriction on free trade (27:38; 54:00) and on situations where bylaws and rules have been found to preserve a competitive marketplace (39:22; 50:01; 57:28). The goal of such analysis is to identify the legal precedent that may be applied to current discussions centered on paying college athletes. So, if you are interested in learning more about how the NCAA has continually argued they do not hold a monopoly over college sports, just sit back relax and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.

Have you ever wondered why Major League Baseball is exempt from antitrust legislation or why the federal government is always threatening to remove their exemption? Or why other leagues are treated differently than baseball, and what they must do to survive? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we deep dive one of the most important and influential laws in sport history… the Sherman Antitrust Act. Beginning with a brief history of the gilded age in America (2:30), we then move to introduce the origins of the Sherman Antitrust Act (19:55), before breaking down its legal components (28:30). From there we examine key cases filed against Major League Baseball (38:43), the National Football League (48:54), and Major League Soccer (56:10), focusing on how the courts have applied the law to various situations and how each decision shaped the future structure and operations of professional sports. So, if you are interested in learning more about how the actions of billionaires like Cornelius Vanderbilt and John D. Rockefeller shaped the laws in the late 1800s, and the effect of those laws on sports today just sit back relax and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.

Have you ever wondered what parts of a baseball stadium need to be covered by protective netting? Or if a spectator at The Masters could sue Augusta National for being hit by an errant drive?  If so, this is the podcast for you as today we continue our deep dive into torts in sport as we give you Part 2 of our breakdown of facility liability. Beginning with a quick reminder of the duties facility owners and operators owe invitees and licensees, we will then move to break down numerous real-world situations in which fans were injured at sporting events and sued the stadium, facility and/or owners for damages.  We will pay particular attention to campground liability (5:30), baseball (16:49), hockey (31:09), and golf (44:45), before ending with a general summation of the liability sport teams and facility owners face when objects or players leave the playing surface and enter the stands (1:06:46).  So, if you are interested in learning more about how the courts have ruled on actual cases involving injured spectators just sit back relax and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.   

Have you ever wondered what actions or inactions could lead to athletes, spectators, or employees bring a lawsuit against your favorite team, gym, or stadium? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we once again deep dive the world of sport law, providing insight into the world of torts in sports and facility liability.  Beginning with a quick discussion of negligence, we then move to define the key relationships present within facility and property usage, before ending with a breakdown of the specific legal obligations and duties of stadium owners and possessors.  So, if you are interested in learning more about law and premise liability and how both tie into the world of sport just sit back relax and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.

Have you ever wondered if athletes can sue one another for their actions on the playing field? Or if teams can be held liable for what their athletes do? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we deep dive what case law has to say about athlete liability and negligence. Beginning with a quick reminder of the definition of negligence and the legal elements that encompass it (2:14), we then discuss how the historical view of athlete liability has evolved over time (12:00) before dissecting three key court cases (18:33) and applying the discovered case law to a well known modern day example of athlete-on-athlete violence (57:09).  So if you are interested in learning more about the legal liability of athletes and how it affects sport teams just sit back relax and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.

Have you ever wondered why we have laws? Or what led to societies agreeing that certain behaviors should not be allowed and even punished? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we deep dive one of the founding principles of the modern world, legal philosophies. Taking a step back from our normal format, we will focus our conversation on the three principle theories that guide the reason, formation, and interpretation of laws.  In doing so, we will discuss the Natural Law Theory, Legal Positivism, and Law as an Organic Process.  We will then apply these philosophies to one of the most taught cases in law schools across the country, The Case of the Shipwrecked Sailors.  Breaking down the facts, we will move to discuss the application of law and how each philosophy applies to the trial and its outcome. After complete, we will end the podcast by addressing one fundamental question, why should we as sport managers and sport lovers care about these ancient philosophies and cases? In other words, why do we need to understand these things and how will that understanding help us better appreciate the uniqueness that is sport. So if you are interested in learning more about the legal theories that guide all aspects of our lives just sit back relax and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.

Have you ever wondered why Tom Brady sued the NFL for Deflategate?  Or why the NCAA does not have to uphold the constitution?  If so, this is the podcast for you as today we once again deep dive the intersection of constitutional law and the world of sports, as we examine the legal construct of STATE ACTION.  Beginning with a brief refresher on the United States Constitution (2:48), we then move to breakdown when federal courts are willing to hear sport organization disputes (11:31), before ending with an in-depth analysis of the legal elements of standing (17:19), injunctions (20:47), and state action (26:05).  So, if you are interested in learning more about the Constitution, and what it takes for the courts to get involved in sport organization disputes just sit back relax and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.

Have you ever wondered why tampering is illegal in the NBA? Or what goes into a legally binding contract? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we once again take a quick glimpse at the intersection of the world of sports and law, and provide a crash course in contracts. Beginning with a short discussion of where we see contracts in the world, we then move to break down three things everyone should know about contracts, providing context from the world of sports along the way. So, if you are interested in learning what makes something a contract, how interfering with an existing contract is illegal, or what happens when a contract is broken, just sit back, relax and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast. 

Have you been wondering how Covid might change betting on football this year?  Or what team you should pick to win it all? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we provide a crash course in gambling on football in 2020.  Using the lens of game theory, we begin with a quick review of the academic construct before connecting the theory to practice and offering 5 tips for how to approach gambling on the upcoming football season.  So, if you are interested in learning more about how scholars and gamblers are viewing this strange time in football just sit back, relax and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.

Have you ever wondered how organizations go about establishing a mission or vision for their future? Or why the NBA players' boycott led to meaningful actions around the country?  If so, this is the podcast for you as today we provide a crash course in strategic planning and dissect the mission and outcomes of the NBA players' playoff strike.  Beginning with a quick discussion of values, missions, visions, goals, and objectives, we then move to break down the NBA and NBPA mission statements, before ending with a dissection of the Milwaukee Bucks statement and call for change.  So, if you are interested in learning more about how strategic planning can help organizations and groups achieve their desired outcomes just sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.

Have you ever wondered why athletes lose sponsors for what they say, even though the 1st Amendment guarantees them freedom of speech? Or why broadcasters, writers, and commentators can say almost anything they want about athletes in the eyes of the court? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we once again deep dive the world of sport law and examine the intersection of the 1st Amendment and the world of sports. Beginning with a quick discussion of the construct of free speech (1:55), we then move to break down the 1st Amendment, focusing on two common misconceptions (18:10), before ending with a conversation about defamation (30:09) and how it all ties into the world of sports (39:50). So, if you are interested in learning more about the Constitution and free speech in sports just sit back relax and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast. 

Have you ever wondered where the constructs of race and racism began? Or how a disproven pseudo-science that shaped much of America’s early thinking about the differences between people still affects the world of sports? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we deep dive the world of racism in sports. Beginning with a brief discussion of race and racism (8:03), we then move to dissect modern-day racism in sports (27:45), before ending with practical suggestions of what you can do to help improve the racism that exists in sports today (56:03). So, if you are interested in learning more about the history of racism and sports just sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.

Have you ever wondered why so many athletes use their platform to engage in protests? Or why so many people push back against athletes when they do? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we deep dive the world of sport protests.  Beginning with a brief history of protesting in America (2:08), we will then move to discuss the history of sport protests (20:16) breaking down not only why athletes engage in protests but also what those protests say about our society (38:31).  So, if you are interested in learning more about the history of protests in sports and America just sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.  

Have you ever wondered how sport organizations deal with athlete crises? Or why athletes lose sponsorships when controversy engulfs them? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we deep dive the intersection of sport ethics and organizational decision making with our special guest, Dr. Dustin Thorn and Professor Amanda Siegrist, Esq. Beginning with an introduction to the SLEEPE Model, we then move to discuss Kyle Larson and his Twitch controversy, before diving into how sport organizations can evaluate the social, legal, economic, ethical, and political aspects of a situation before deciding how to respond. So, if you are interested in learning more about how sport organizations make decisions and evaluate difficult situations just sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.

Have you ever wondered if high schools, colleges, and universities can legally require student-athletes to be drug tested? Or if stadiums and arenas have the right to search fans and make them walk through metal detectors? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we once again deep dive the world of sport law and examine the intersection of the 4th Amendment and athletics. Beginning with a quick discussion of the United States Constitution, we will then move to break down the 4th Amendment, before ending with a conversation about how the law applies to the world of sports. So if you are interested in learning more about the Constitution, illegal search and seizure, and how it all ties into sports just sit back relax and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast. 

Have you ever wondered how our views of the world shape the sporting industry? Or what new laws, dramatic world events, or other inciting incidents have to do with gestalt shifts in sports?  If so, this is the podcast for you as today we deep dive the world of sport paradigms.  Beginning with an overview of what paradigms are, we will then move to discuss paradigm shifts in sports, before ending with a conversation about what the world is currently experiencing and how it could be an inciting incident that causes a number of major paradigm shifts.  So, if you are interested in learning more about the ever-changing world of sports just sit back relax and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.

Have you ever wondered what legal liability you face as an athlete, coach, or sport manager? Or how negligence and torts are tied to sports? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we deep dive the field of sport law and negligence theory.  Beginning with a brief overview of torts, we then move to discuss the legal elements of negligence focusing specifically on their application to the world of sports and sport management through the use of various fictitious scenarios.  So, if you are interested in learning more about what legal responsibilities you have as a sport manager, coach, and/or athletes just sit back relax and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.

To the shock of many, all professional and amateur sport leagues around the United States, and most of the world, have ground to halt and the coronavirus pandemic has taken hold.  But why exactly were these decisions?  What does the field of risk management have to teach us about the interworkings of these teams and leagues?  And how does all this impact the world of sport going forward?  Today, we tackle these questions as we deep dive the coronavirus and its impact on the sport industry.  So, if you are interested in learning more about what lead to these drastic moves, and what the field of sport management can teach us about them just sit back, relax, and enjoy this emergency episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.   

Have you ever wondered why baseball fans were so shocked the Red Sox traded former MVP Mookie Betts? Or what happened throughout baseball history to make Mookie Bett’s impending free agency so important to the future of the MLB? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we deep dive into the world of game theory and its application to Major League Baseball free agency. Beginning with a discussion of the history and evolution of baseball and the conflicts between players and owners, we set the scene and explain why free agency is so important to both actors. We then more to dissect how free agency works in the Big 3 leagues before concluding with a conversation about Mookie Betts and his path towards it. So, if you are interested in learning more about the history of baseball and its inner workings just sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.    

In this special podcast, we divert from our normal topics and conversations to talk about the tragic death of Kobe Bryant. We do not focus on his basketball career or accolades, rather we discuss how his death is impacting sport fans around the world and seek to shine some light on why so many people who never met him are feeling such a sense of loss. In doing so we dive into the wonder and beauty of sports and the relationship we as fans have with professional athletes. So if you are interested in a heartfelt conversation about how the death of one of sports’ greatest athletes is affecting people and what it all means in the larger landscape of life just sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.

Have you ever wondered why the Houston Astros' cheating scandal has become such a big deal? Or if breaking an unwritten rule in baseball is even cheating? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we continue our examination of sport ethics through tackling the Houston Astros Sign Stealing Scandal. So if you are interested in learning what really happened, examining the ethical questions surrounding sign stealing, and breaking down the sport management implications of it all just sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.

Have you ever wondered why Title IX was enacted? Or how a law that is merely one sentence grew to become one of the most important laws in the history of sports? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we deep dive Title IX with special guests, Professor Amanda Siegrist, Esq. and Professor Chelsea Kaunert, Ph.D. Beginning with a discussion of the origins of the law we then more to break down what Title IX actually says, and discuss its legal elements before ending with a conversation about the myths and ethical implications the law presents. So, if you are interested in pulling back the curtain and learning more about sport law and Title IX just sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.

To the shock of many, the NCAA announced on October 29, 2019, their board of governors had unanimously voted to begin the process of allowing student-athletes to profit off their name likeness, and image. But what exactly did they say in their press release? How will this announcement affect the future of college athletics? And what potential challenges will the NCAA face in instituting their new policy? Today, we tackle these questions as we deep dive into the NCAA’s decision, and what it all means. So, if you are interested in learning more about the latest news hitting college sport just sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.

Have you ever wondered about the challenges facing transgender athletes? Or what sport organizations like the NCAA, IOC, and HSAA are doing to increase access to all individuals regardless of one's gender identity? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we deep dive into the world of ethics and the intersection of sport and sexuality, with special guest, Dr. Chelsea Kaunert. Beginning with a discussion of what gender and sexuality are, and how they are related to sports, we then move to dissect numerous sporting organizations and their policies for addressing transgender athletes.  We end our conversation by offering recommendations to current and future sport managers. So, if you are interested in learning more about gender and sexuality, and tackling the ethical questions both present in the world of sports just sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.  

Have you ever wondered why professional athletes can compete in the Olympics and yet they can’t make money directly from the games? Or why countries will sometime protest the games and not compete at all? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we once again dive into the world of ethics and ethical decision making in sport. Beginning with a brief history of the Olympics, we then move to discuss the structure behind the games and focus specifically on Rule 50 of the Olympic Charter and how it limits political protests and athlete compensation. So, if you are interested in learning more about the history of the Olympics, and exploring the ethics of one of the most controversial rules governing the games just sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.

Have you ever wondered why so many ex-athletes argue that analyst don't know what they are talking about because they never played professor sports? Or questioned why Rolex uses Rodger Federer to sell watches?  If so, this is the podcast for you as today we deep dive the world of logical fallacies with our special guest, Professor Amanda Siegrist, Esq.  Beginning with a discussion about logic and how to construct an argument, we then move to dissect numerous ways people may error in their reasoning and try to persuade others to agree with them in the business and sporting world.  So, if you are interested in pulling back the curtain and learning how people might be swaying you, just sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.

Have you ever wondered how Lance Armstrong could claim taking PEDs was ethical? Or how an athletic director might use ethics when making budgetary decisions?  If so, this is the podcast for you as today we once again dive into the world of ethics and ethical decision making in sport.  Beginning with a few questions to make you reflect on what you value when you make a decision, we then move to discuss teleological, deontological, and virtue ethics and provide context to their application in the world of sport management.  So, if you are interested in learning more about how ethics drive the thought and decision-making process just sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.

Have you ever wondered what the difference between a teaser and a parlay is? OR how professional sport gamblers beat the casinos? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we continue our deep dive into the world of sport gambling.  Beginning with a discussion on the basics to sport betting, we provide a crash course in gambling terminology and sport wagering before moving to breakdown what sport management and economic research have taught us about how to bet college and professional football games.  So if you are interested in learning more about how to gamble on sports just sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.

Have you ever wondered why, despite government regulations throughout time, the popularity of gambling has remained steadfast? Or how gambling evolved from simple dice games and horse races to a multi-billion dollar industry encompassing anything and everything? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we deep dive the history and evolution of gambling and sports betting. Beginning with an examination of gambling in ancient societies we then move to discuss how gambling has evolved throughout time in the United States, paying particular attention to the major laws governing betting and the societal view of it. So if you are interested in learning more about one of the fastest-growing sectors of the sport industry just sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.

Have you ever wondered how video games have grown from an activity you participate in in your free time to a billion dollar industry that includes cyberathletes who make millions of dollars a year? Or what colleges and governments around the world are doing to help make eSports one of the fastest growing sports in the world? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we deep dive the history and evolution of eSports. Beginning with a discussion of where video games came from and how they progressed over time, we then move to dissect the world of eSports and explain how they grew from a small competition at a college to a worldwide sport. So if you are interested in learning more about this new segment of the sporting world just sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.

Have you ever wondered why we value youth sport so much in our society? Or what parents and sport management practitioners can do to assure children have the best possible sports experience? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we deep dive the world of youth sport by exploring the purpose and challenges present within this unique sporting world. So if you are interested in examining the challenges and issues present and exploring how managers and parents might work to combat them just sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.

Have you ever wondered what a sport manager watches during a game when everyone else is watching the field of play? Or how sport marketers can turn their game day observations into a better experience for the fan? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we will examine how we research and study sport consumers' behaviors. Beginning with a basic discussion of the science of shopping, we will move to discuss how principles that have applied to the retail world for years can fit into the world of sport. So, if you are interested in learning how your interactions with other fans and the stadium drive sport managers' decisions just sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.

Have you ever wondered how the fields of law and sport management interact? Or why high school student-athletes can be suspended from their team without being given the right to defend themselves? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we being to examine the field of sport law. Beginning with a basic discussion of what laws are and why we have them, we then move to discuss how sections of the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution are tied to interscholastic athletic participation. So, if you are interested in learning about the application of the law to sport just sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.