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The NCAA and Title IX
The NCAA has focused on gender equality in intercollegiate athletics by complying with federal and state laws and establishing an inclusive environment free of gender bias. This article outlines some of the challenges colleges face in maintaining compliance with these laws.
UFC and USADA Collaborate on Independent Drug-Testing
Morgan Slade Associate Editor Loyola University of Chicago School of Law, JD 2017 In 2015, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) partnered with the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) to create a program which protects the integrity of the sport and the health of athletes. The UFC took a bold step when it chose to collaborate …
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Olympic Compliance and the World Anti-Doping Agency
Morgan Slade Associate Editor Loyola University of Chicago School of Law, JD 2017 With the Olympics involving the participation of over two hundred member countries, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) regularly encounters issues with enforcing athlete anti- doping regulations. Due to repeated doping violations and cheating allegations, the need for a third party regulatory …
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NCAA Scholarship Compliance: Financial Freedom or Financial Constraint?
Morgan Slade Associate Editor Loyola University Chicago School of Law, JD 2017 The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has consistently monitored, regulated and investigated scholarship money given to college football players through eligibility regulations. While these scholarships are meant to be a form of financial freedom to players, abiding by NCAA compliance rules imposes …
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