Current Events (October)

20Oct How To Succeed In Business? Start By Playing Sports, Study Says
http://espn.go.com/espnw/w-in-action/2015-summit/article/13844836/how-succeed-business-start-playing-sports-study-says
Today, the EY Women Athletes Business Network and espnW released a new report analyzing how sports prepares women for leadership and boosts their career opportunities and earning power. The report also highlights the "virtuous cycle" that results from female athletes winning medals in the Olympics, and provides four key steps that both business and political leaders can take to support the role of sport in advancing more female leaders globally. We captured key insights in the infographic below.

20 Oct  Competitive Bridge Is Not a Sport, a British Court Rules - NYTimes.com
http://mobile.nytimes.com/2015/10/16/sports/competitive-bridge-is-not-a-sport-a-british-court-rules.html?em_pos=small&emc=edit_sp_20151015&nl=sports&nlid=25414714&ref=headline&_r=0&referer=

12Oct time to change a baseball rule?
http://mobile.nytimes.com/2015/10/12/sports/baseball/its-unsafe-at-second-and-some-want-new-rules-for-slides.html?emc=edit_th_20151012&nl=todaysheadlines&nlid=25414714&referer=

11Oct FIFA scandal
http://mobile.nytimes.com/2015/10/10/sports/soccer/fifa-sepp-blatter-corruption-case.html?emc=edit_th_20151010&nl=todaysheadlines&nlid=25414714&referer=

As Worries Rise and Players Flee, a Missouri School Board Cuts Football
With safety concerns growing and more students choosing to play soccer and other sports, the football team at a suburban St. Louis high school was disbanded. 
 http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/29/sports/football/As-Worries-Rise-and-Players-Flee-a-Missouri-School-Board-Cuts-Football.html?emc=edit_th_20150929&nl=todaysheadlines&nlid=25414714&_r=0 

Despite Concussions, Boxing Is Still Required for Military Cadets By DAVE PHILIPPS West Point says the sport instills the courage needed for combat, but some parents and neurologists are calling for alternatives.
Or, copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://nyti.ms/1Vo3yG7

QB's role in Steubenville rape hangs over new team

NELSONVILLE, Ohio (AP) — A small community college in Ohio is banking on its newly created football team to boost school spirit and enrollment. 

Check out this story on cincinnati.com: http://cin.ci/1iOfIfg

NYTimes: Jonathan Papelbon Attacks Bryce Harper, and Nationals Manager Fails to Send Signal

Closer Jonathan Papelbon lunged at the Nationals star Bryce Harper in the dugout, then Manager Matt Williams allowed Papelbon to go back out and pitch.

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/28/sports/baseball/bryce-harper-and-jonathan-papelbon-come-to-blows-in-nationals-dugout.html?smprod=nytcore-iphone&smid=nytcore-iphone-share

A Million Thanks: Pro Athletes Share the Wealth With Their Colleges - NYTimes.com

http://mobile.nytimes.com/2015/09/27/sports/ncaabasketball/a-million-thankspro-athletes-are-sharing-the-wealth-with-their-alma-maters.html?emc=edit_th_20150926&nl=todaysheadlines&nlid=25414714&referer=

Sepp Blatter, FIFA President, Faces Criminal Investigation in Switzerland - NYTimes.com

http://mobile.nytimes.com/2015/09/26/sports/soccer/sepp-blatter-fifa-switzerland-criminal-proceedings.html?emc=edit_th_20150926&nl=todaysheadlines&nlid=25414714&referer=