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We are excited to share that the Lincoln Alexander School of Law has launched the Sport Equity & Justice Project. Directed by Adjunct Professor Sheetal Nanda, the Sport Equity & Justice Project advances equity, inclusion, and athlete well-being in sports. The project will work to address and dismantle systemic barriers within the sports ecosystem in a future-oriented and innovative manner.  Recognizing the systemic barriers affecting marginalized groups and underserved commun

As the 2026 Winter Olympics approach, an unexpected debate about hockey player safety has grabbed headlines.  Although Olympic hockey rosters have been released, officials from the National Hockey League (“NHL”) have emphasized that player participation is still not fully guaranteed. NHL Officials have publicly stated that they may  not send their players to the Olympics if the primary hockey rink in Milan is not completed and deemed safe to play on ( CBC ). This concern for

In the world of women’s sports, all eyes are currently on the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). The Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA), the union for WNBA players, opted out of the collective bargaining agreement in October of last year. A collective bargaining agreement (CBA) in the context of sports refers to a contract between the players’ union and the professional sports league, outlining the terms and conditions of employment for all p

The Pitch , 2025,  is a Canadian documentary that chronicles the journey of Diana Matheson and Thomas Gilbert as they co-found Canada’s first female professional soccer league. Canada’s first female league was long overdue, and it took the collaborative efforts of the player’s themselves and their staunch supporters to make it happen. From a dream to a movement to an incredible reality, The Pitch walks the viewer through the powerful story of players fighting to elevate the

While the loss still stings for Toronto Blue Jays fans following Major League Baseball’s most-viewed baseball game since Game 7 of the 1991 World Series , there is already positive news that will help Jays fans look forward to next season. Shane Bieber has opted into his $16 million player option with the Toronto Blue Jays for the 2026 season. Bieber’s return highlights the thought process between opting out and opting in, and best of all, his return greatly benefits the Blue