Sports News

No More Strikes

Pitcher for the New York Yankees, Aroldis Chapman, is the first player to be suspended under MLB’s new domestic violence policy. Although he is not facing criminal charges, he will be suspended 30 games during the season. Check out this article for details surrounding the assault of his girlfriend in October.

Olympics Lose Splendor

The International Olympic Committee has been taking the heat recently with the Zika virus outbreak and polluted waters in Rio de Janeiro where the Summer Games are supposed to take place. The IOC says many cities are arguing the games are not worth the cost and the risk. Read more about the backlash the IOC is receiving in this article.

“There’s No Tackling in Football”

The Ivy League coaches voted unanimously to eliminate all full-contact hitting practices during the season. They are trying to take aggressive measures because of the growing concern of head trauma received in the sport. You can read more about the details surrounding their decision in this article.