IN THE NEWS: A lifetime NBA ban, school boards suing social media giants and Olympic team uniforms

In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed Jontay Porter’s lifetime ban from the NBA, Ontario school boards’ lawsuit against social media companies, the controversial Team USA uniforms for women, the use of artificial intelligence in post-secondary education and an NHL team’s move to Utah.

Raptors’ Porter banned for life from NBA: Associate Professor of Sport Management Michael Naraine spoke to CityNews about the NBA’s decision to ban Jontay Porter for violating the league’s gambling rules. Naraine also spoke to CBC Radio One about the revenue generated by branded merchandise during the NHL playoffs.

Four Ontario school boards sue social media giants: Professor of Child and Youth Studies Shauna Pomerantz and Assistant Professor of Educational Studies Mohammed Estaiteyeh spoke with CHCH News about four Ontario school boards’ decision to sue major social media companies. Estaiteyeh also spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB about the lawsuit and social media’s impact on youth.

Uniform or costume? Athletes sound off on revealing U.S. women’s Olympic track kit: Assistant Professor of Sport Management Michele Donnelly spoke to CBC News and CTV News about the controversial Team USA Olympic uniforms unveiled this week.

Artificial intelligence in post-secondary education: Assistant Professor of Educational Studies Rahul Kumar spoke to CBC Radio One about artificial intelligence and academic integrity in post-secondary education.

Arizona Coyotes make official move to Salt Lake City, Utah: Assistant Professor of Sport Management Taylor McKee spoke to CHCH News about the Arizona Coyotes’ move to Utah and the upcoming NHL playoffs.


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