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As Panelist, Ex-Athletic Director Stressed Responsibility

As Panelist, Ex-Athletic Director Stressed Responsibility

Sports and Society Administrator April 9, 2013 0

By Mary Pilon | New York Times April 8 2013 The New York Times had an interesting take on the video posted on our website (see original) featuring Tim Pernetti speaking about a college

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Tim Pernetti on the Responsibilities of an Athletic Director

Tim Pernetti on the Responsibilities of an Athletic Director

Sports and Society Administrator April 3, 2013 0

Rutgers University athletic director Tim Pernetti, discusses the tensions between education, athletics, money, and responsibility on college campuses during an NYU Sports & Society panel in November

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The Ethics of College Sports

The Ethics of College Sports

Sports and Society Administrator April 3, 2013 0

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Paolo Di Canio refuses to answer fascism questions

Sports and Society Administrator April 2, 2013 0

bbc.co.uk April 2, 2013 A very interesting issue is surfacing regarding Paolo Di Canio and making waves throughout the Eastern Hemisphere. Here’s a short excerpt from the article: “New Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio

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States Seek to Legalize Sports Betting – Face Lawsuits

States Seek to Legalize Sports Betting - Face Lawsuits

Sports and Society Administrator March 30, 2013 0

Joe Drape | New York Times March 27, 2013 Several states with struggling economies are seeking to join Nevada in legalizing sports betting. In particular, New Jersey recently passed a referendum legalizing betting on

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Winning Doesn’t Take Care Of Everything For Tiger Woods–Or Anybody Else

Winning Doesn’t Take Care Of Everything For Tiger Woods-Or Anybody Else

Lee Igel March 28, 2013 0

Winning can get an athlete plenty of desirable rewards. It can bring salary and endorsements. It can bring attractive romantic partners, both real and imaginary. It can bring free food and booze. But can

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What The NFL Crown-Of-Helmet Rule Means For The Future Of Contact Sports

What The NFL Crown-Of-Helmet Rule Means For The Future Of Contact Sports

Lee Igel March 23, 2013 0

by Arthur L. Caplan & Lee H. Igel Forbes.com | March 21, 2013 Look at what happened yesterday when the NFL owners came together to discuss head injuries during their annual meeting. Led by

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Was The Tel Aviv Marathon Really Too Hot To Handle?

Was The Tel Aviv Marathon Really Too Hot To Handle?

Lee Igel March 19, 2013 0

Lee Igel & Arthur Caplan | Forbes.com March 18, 2013 The Tel Aviv Gillette Marathon scheduled for last week was supposed to be the centerpiece of a day full of festivities. But when a

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Increased Effort to Prevent Drug Use In Tennis

Sports and Society Administrator March 10, 2013 0

Stephen Wilson | Associated Press March 7, 2013 With rising concern over performance enhancing drug use in tennis, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) will increase the amount of blood testing conducted on players. This

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Film Festival with Bioethical Implications

Film Festival with Bioethical Implications

Sports and Society Administrator March 9, 2013 0

By BARRON H. LERNER, M.D. New York Times| March 7, 2013 “A film festival dedicated to stories about people with disabilities kicks off this week in New York City. The event, called “ReelAbilities,” is

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