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Ohio State students learn how to stand out in competitive sports industry from TeamWork Online founder
by Olivia Rinaldi
Breaking into the sports industry is no longer as straightforward as it once seemed.
With internship opportunities shrinking and competition growing,…
Architecture Professor Benjamin Flowers Becomes SSI Affiliate
By Reilly Cahill
Stadiums provide sports fans with an opportunity to cheer on their favorite teams and connect with others in an engaging atmosphere.
But the impact of…
Niraj Shah talks private equity in sports at SSI event
By Reilly Cahill
In an era of college sports shaped by revenue sharing and Name, Image and Likeness, the role of athletic funding has become increasingly important.
Niraj Shah, co…
Kraft Contributes Chapter on Teaching Sports Media Ethics in New AEJMC Master Class Volume
Nicole Kraft, a professor of journalism practice and SSI director, has contributed a chapter titled “Teaching Sports Media Ethics” to the new edited volume Teaching…
Women’s sports leaders highlight growth, impact at SSI event
By Reilly Cahill
With women’s professional leagues expanding and collegiate viewership rising over the past decade, investment in women’s sports is gaining momentum.
SSI on…
From Ultramarathons to Moral Questions: New SSI Affiliate Sabrina Little Brings Philosophy of Sport to Ohio State
For seven years, Sabrina Little tested the limits of human endurance — setting American records and winning world championships in ultrarunning.
Now, the philosopher and author is examining…
Recent Ohio State graduate Brittani Becher joins SSI as Affiliate
By Reilly Cahill
Less than a year ago, Brittani Becher was finishing up her final year of her Ph.D in sport and fitness administration/management at Ohio State.
Now, she is a…
Hackathon with Sports Info Solutions Launches
The 2026 OSU Sports Analytics Conference will host a Hackathon in partnership with Sports Info Solutions (SIS) again this year. This year's prompt asks students to determine how the MLB rule…
SSI Research Reveals Youth Sports Shift from Sandlot to Travel Team
Pickup basketball and neighborhood kickball are less common now than for generations past, giving way to more organized and formal youth sports intended to help kids get ahead, a new study…