Fei Gao

Fei Gao is an assistant professor in the Recreation and Sport Management program at Coastal Carolina University.

Lack of Locker Room Supervision Costs District $3.25M

Coaching involves more than overseeing what happens on the field, court or ice. Coaches also need to control the locker room.

June 30, 2023

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Court Refuses to Count Esports Participants in Title IX Case

Are esports actual sports? While the question may seem like a harmless one, the answer could have a significant impact on colleges that offer both esports programs and traditional intercollegiate sports...

April 17, 2023

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Heat-Related Death of Teen Brings Murder Charges for Coaches

When you hear about athletes dying of heat-related causes, the first thought in most peoples’ minds is late-summer preseason football practices.

April 1, 2023

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Slip-And-Fall Case Illustrates Legal Options for School Districts

Whenever someone is injured participating in sports, schools and recreation providers often find themselves on the receiving end of a lawsuit. While it is true that accidents happen, and that service providers are not liable for every injury...

December 5, 2022

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Johnson v. NCAA Latest Case to Challenge College Sports Amateurism Model

Over the past 10 years, a series of legal cases have chipped away at the foundation of the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s amateur athletics model...

September 27, 2022

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Failure to Act on Abusive Coach Costs District $10M

In 2018, Michigan State University agreed to pay $500 million to more than 300 women who were sexually abused by the university’s team physician, Larry Nassar. In 2021, the University of Michigan agreed to a $490 million settlement...

July 5, 2022

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Transgender Male’s Appeal Over Access Costs District $4M

One of the most intense debates in sports today centers on the rights of transgender athletes...

May 23, 2022

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How UConn Rowers Sued to Get Sport Reinstated

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit and schools around the country were forced to shut down their athletic programs, more than 30 colleges and universities announced that they would be cutting teams to balance their budgets.

December 16, 2021

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Fundraising Friday: Virginia Announces Another Seven-Figure Donation

Tim Smith, a 1990 University of Virginia graduate, and his wife Jennifer have pledged $5.5 million to UVA, including $4 million for athletics.

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New Jersey Parent Who Berated High School Football Coach Banned From Son's Graduation

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Dodgers Say They Denied ICE Agents Access to Stadium Parking Lots

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Lawsuit Filed on Behalf of HS Track Athlete Paralyzed at Indoor Track Meet

DynaDome Transforms Outdoor Pool Into Year-Round Paradise

DynaDome Transforms Outdoor Pool Into Year-Round Paradise