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Bjork, Wells, among experts weighing ‘What Does the Michigan game Mean in the Changing Time of College Football’

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By Reilly Cahill

Last season, Ohio State captured the first 12-team College Football Playoff, but there was one team that still had bragging rights over Ohio State:…

Will my kid be a pro athlete? Study finds most parents are realistic, but some are not

By Jeff Grabmeier

Many children grow up dreaming – or maybe even expecting – that they will become a star in football, basketball or whatever their favorite sport may be.…

Zach Howman joins SSI governing board to support student career readiness

By Reilly Cahill

Zach Howman struggled with determining his career path in college.

“I changed my major three times before I found sports and really found something I was excited…

From Nonprofit to NHL: Lindy Noel Shares Her Journey in Sports Communication at SSI Lunch ‘N’ Learn

By Reilly Cahill

Lindy Noel couldn’t imagine working in sports after college.

Now, she has a Stanley Cup ring from the St. Louis Blues and serves as the corporate communications…

Students Learn How to Build Sports Research Projects at SSI Workshop

By Reilly Cahill

With the annual Sports Analytics Conference approaching, the Sports and Society Initiative presented an opportunity for students to learn more about sports research projects…

Sports and Society Initiative adds Dominik Stecula and David DeAndrea as affiliates

By Reilly Cahill

With sports betting promotions sweeping the nation, there lies uncertainty and addiction among many users.

The Sports and Society…

Betting Beyond the Lines Video and Resources: Addressing the Cost of Problem Gambling

Sports betting has become a fixture of American sports culture—fueled by new technologies, advertising, and the excitement of being part of the action. But as the industry expands, so do the risks…

Matt Brown Empowers Students to Use Public Records in Sports Reporting

By Liv Rinaldi

Sports journalists have more tools than ever to cover stories that matter to their audiences — and many of them are sitting in public databases.

That was the message…

Sports and Society Initiative Celebrates 10th Anniversary

By Reilly Cahill

Sports and society have undergone profound changes in the world over the last decade. Sports gambling has become legalized in numerous states, NIL has…